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Rio Tinto and China’s SPIC partner to test electric mining trucks with battery swapping


Mining giant Rio Tinto will partner with China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) to demonstrate battery-swap-capable electric haul trucks at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The technology is already in use on haul trucks in mining operations in China, and this collaboration will enable Rio Tinto to demonstrate a complete battery-electric truck and… Read more…

Argonne develops technique using magnetic fields to probe long-term battery aging


Researchers at the DOE’)’s Argonne National Laboratory have demonstrated a novel method that uses nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy to characterize the chemical evolution inside battery cells over years of operation. The technique characterizes chemical degradation in commercial-grade pouch battery cells while they operate for long periods. NMR spectroscopy relies on magnetic properties of atomic… Read more…

Lectron cranks out 12,000 units per week of its NACS-to-CCS EV charging adapter


Since Tesla opened up its Supercharger network, demand from drivers of other brands of EVs has been massive. So massive that Lectron, a provider of portable chargers, adapters and charging stations for all charging standards, has ramped up production of its NACS-to-CCS adapter to as many as 12,000 units per week. “Our expanded production guarantees… Read more…

ALLPOWERS Black Friday sale takes $1,800 off power stations, GE 2-in-1 washer/dryer $1,150 off, Leviton level 2 EV charger $559, more

Today’s Green Deals are being led by ALLPOWERS’ Black Friday sale, which finally launched through Cyber Monday with new low prices on units like the R2500 Solar Generator bundle with a 600W solar panel for $1,499, among others. Continuing coverage of Black Friday appliance deals, we spotted GE’s 2-in-1 Electric Dryer and Ventless Heat Pump Dryer falling in price to $1,750, after spending much of the year above $2,000. There’s also a new low price on Leviton’s Level 2 48A Hardwired EV Charging Station at $559, with its smarter counterpart sitting $77 higher. And bringing up the rear is Jackery’s Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station beating out the brand’s direct Black Friday sale to return to the $89 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Lectric XPeak 2.0 e-bike pre-order special, Samsung’s Bespoke all-in-one washer/dryer Black Friday deal, and more. Read more…

Why planned desiccant dehumidifier service is so important for battery gigafactories (Whitepaper)


Sponsored by Munters. Not all desiccant dehumidifier providers are alike, and very few suppliers have the service network to support this technology. When sourcing dehumidifiers, it’s essential to consider your supplier’s ability to support your system through every phase of its life cycle. Design, planning, and start up Building a battery gigafactory is a long… Read more…

Video: Inside CHT’s silicone applications for EV battery efficiency and safety


At the forefront of silicone innovation, the CHT Group offers advanced solutions that optimize EV battery performance. Charged recently chatted with Gerry Ellis from CHT to learn more about its silicone products designed to meet the rigorous demands of EV battery technology. With products ranging from lightweight elastomers to thermally conductive silicone foams, Ellis described… Read more…