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Northern Graphite secures federal loan to extend the life of its Quebec mine


The Canadian government has agreed to provide Northern Graphite with a repayable contribution of up to $6.225 million to support extending the life of the company’s Lac des Îles graphite mine in Quebec. The interest-free and unsecured contribution will be provided by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and delivered by The Economic Development Agency of Canada… Read more…

Wasaline chooses Wärtsilä for marine battery hybrid system project


Finnish energy and marine equipment manufacturer Wärtsilä has been selected as the electrical integrator for a battery extension project for the Wasaline ROPAX ferry Aurora Botnia, which operates between Vaasa, Finland and Umeå, Sweden. The Aurora Botnia ferry, which is operated by Wasaline, is equipped with dual-fuel engines and batteries. It uses biogas and batteries… Read more…

Coherent adds flexible WELD1D+ processing head for EV and battery manufacturing


US-based photonic supplier Coherent has launched the WELD1D+, a next-generation laser welding processing head with integrated application programming interface (API) control. The WELD1D+ supports a range of applications across industries that require high-productivity welding solutions, including automotive, electric vehicle, consumer electronics and heavy industrial manufacturing markets. It is designed to give manufacturers greater flexibility and… Read more…

LiFe-Younger unveils iTrailer MAX megawatt-level mobile charging system


China-based energy storage firm LiFe-Younger has launched its iTrailer MAX, a megawatt-level mobile charging system for industrial vehicles and equipment. The iTrailer MAX integrates high power output, energy storage, flexible deployment and off-grid capability for rapid deployment and efficient charging, according to the company. It uses the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) interface, offering a maximum… Read more…

Download the guide to driving fuel cell advancement with programmable power solutions


Sponsored by Ametek. What’s Inside This Exclusive Whitepaper? Explore hands-on strategies, technical insights, and next-gen fuel cell testing solutions driving the hydrogen economy forward. Here’s a sneak peek: Who Should Download This Whitepaper? This guide is essential for: If you’re building the future of sustainable energy, this whitepaper is your roadmap to smarter, more efficient… Read more…

Download the guide to driving fuel cell advancement with programmable power solutions


Sponsored by Ametek. What’s Inside This Exclusive Whitepaper? Explore hands-on strategies, technical insights, and next-gen fuel cell testing solutions driving the hydrogen economy forward. Here’s a sneak peek: Who Should Download This Whitepaper? This guide is essential for: If you’re building the future of sustainable energy, this whitepaper is your roadmap to smarter, more efficient… Read more…

Wolfspeed targets automotive with its commercial launch of 200 mm SiC materials portfolio


US-based silicon carbide (SiC) technology firm Wolfspeed has announced the commercial launch of its 200 mm SiC materials products. The move is part of the company’s strategy to help the industry transition from silicon to silicon carbide. After initially offering 200 mm SiC to certain customers, the company decided to release the products to the… Read more…

Wolfspeed targets automotive with its commercial launch of 200 mm SiC materials portfolio


US-based silicon carbide (SiC) technology firm Wolfspeed has announced the commercial launch of its 200 mm SiC materials products. The move is part of the company’s strategy to help the industry transition from silicon to silicon carbide. After initially offering 200 mm SiC to certain customers, the company decided to release the products to the… Read more…

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme is the fastest production car in the world with nearly 500 kph


Bugatti has lost its title: BYD’s 2,220 kW fully electric hypercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a new world record in Papenburg with a speed of 496.22 kph. Driven by racing driver Marc Basseng, the U9X not only surpassed the previous record, but also the best speed of 472.41 kph for electric cars, which it had set itself just a few weeks earlier. Read more…

BYD’s Yangwang U9 Xtreme is the fastest production car in the world with nearly 500 kph


Bugatti has lost its title: BYD’s 2,220 kW fully electric hypercar Yangwang U9 Xtreme set a new world record in Papenburg with a speed of 496.22 kph. Driven by racing driver Marc Basseng, the U9X not only surpassed the previous record, but also the best speed of 472.41 kph for electric cars, which it had set itself just a few weeks earlier. Read more…