SKF has entered a new strategic partnership with Duracar, a company specializing in light electric vehicles (LEVs), which the companies say “marks a step forward in both companies’ commitment to sustainability and the advancement of environmentally friendly transportation solutions.” A news release announcing the partnership noted that SKF will supply Duracar with “state-of-the-art bearings and…

Published: July 20, 2024 The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that they will award the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) with a $77.5 million FY24 low- or no-emission grant. Metro’s award is the second largest in the country out of 117 projects that the FTA selected for funding from 477 eligible applications.…

Ascend Elements recently shipped decarbonized cathode materials to Freudenberg e-Power Systems, a supplier of emissions-neutral energy solutions for heavy-duty applications. Cathode materials made from recycled battery metals can help EV battery manufacturers qualify for U.S. tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “Battery manufacturers in the…

Bollinger Motors has named former GM executive James Taylor as CEO. He will take over for company founder Robert Bollinger, who will remain on the company’s board of directors and as a major shareholder. In addition, the company promoted Bryan Chambers to president and chief operating officer and Siva Kumar to chief strategy officer and…

BBB Industries has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire All Star Auto Parts. Headquartered in Orlando, FL, All Star is a provider of alternative automotive replacement parts, including both remanufactured OEM and aftermarket lights and wheels. All Star primarily focuses on the U.S. collision repair channel, which it serves through its nationwide distribution network.…

Published: July 14, 2024 VMAC recently announced its new High-Voltage Electric Vehicle (HVEV) air brake business. The launch celebration featured a tour of VMAC’s 44,000-sq. ft. manufacturing facility and was attended by industry leaders and local, provincial and federal government officials. “VMAC’s new venture is helping the world transition to a zero-emission future with…

Cummins has been awarded $75 million to convert approximately 360,000 sq. ft. of existing manufacturing space at its Columbus, Indiana Engine Plant (CEP) for zero-emissions components and electric powertrain systems. The $75 million grant is the largest federal grant ever awarded solely to Cummins and is part of the appropriations related to the Inflation Reduction…

Ansys recently revealed that its new SaaS cloud-native offering, Ansys ConceptEV, is now available. The company said this solution enables component and system engineers to work together on EV powertrain concept designs through a model-based approach, facilitating early design decisions for improved EV driving range and battery charge times, lower development costs, and faster time-to-market.…

Factorial delivered B-samples of its 106+Ah lithium-metal solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz as part of its ongoing joint development agreement with the manufacturer. According to Factorial, it has manufactured thousands of large-format solid-state batteries and shipped over 1,000 100+Ah solid-state battery cells to Mercedes-Benz as part of the A-sample phase. The B-samples will be integrated…

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced a long-term collaboration with Delta Electronics to create electric vehicle (EV) onboard charging and power solutions. The companies said this work will leverage both companies’ research and development capabilities in power management and power delivery in a joint innovation laboratory in Pingzhen, Taiwan. Together, the companies said they aim to…