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Toyota Material Handling invests in Advanced Charging Technologies to advance electric equipment


Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), composed of the Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling brands, has made a strategic investment in Advanced Charging Technologies (ACT). ACT, a provider of battery charging solutions to both Raymond and Toyota, develops advanced charging technologies specifically for the material handling sector. The investment will expand ACT’s role within… Read more…

Skymark Refuelers introduces 7,000-gallon electric aircraft refueler


Skymark Refuelers has announced the debut of what it said is the largest electric aircraft refueler in the US, the EV Refueler. The 7,000-gallon (26,498-liter) vehicle is designed to support sustainable fueling operations. The EV Refueler “marks a step forward in the electrification of airport ground support equipment,” the company said. The launch customer for… Read more…

LibertyStream commissions lithium refinery in Texas


Canadian lithium extraction technology company LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has started commissioning its lithium carbonate refining unit in Texas and has received a grant of $500,000 with its partner Wellspring Hydro from the State of North Dakota to support production. LibertyStream aims to build a vertically integrated supply chain for high-purity lithium carbonate sourced from its… Read more…

BYD hits a red light with Q3 profits dipping, but global push accelerates

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The world’s largest maker of electric cars just showed a rare sign of vulnerability. After years of unstoppable growth, BYD reported that its third-quarter profit and revenue actually decreased compared to the same period last year. But for anyone counting BYD out, its nine-month performance and massive global expansion tell a much different story. Let’s look at the rough patch… Read more…