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Trump gives other nations a real opportunity. Ilika is known for its micro-batteries, and the firm is now heading towards commercial production of its ”Goliath” solid-state EV battery with an assist from the UK government. In September, the company announced that a prototype version of its Goliath solid-state EV battery cell passed a critical safety test, and things have been moving along quickly since then. On Oct. 3, the company reported that the completion of additional safety tests for its D5 prototype solid-state EV battery
Today’s Li-ion EV batteries are designed with safety at the forefront. Though fires can occur, they are extremely rare, and they are proportionally rarer than fires involving internal combustion vehicles. So, if a solid-state EV battery can reduce if not eliminate the need for elaborate safety systems, the payout can be significant for automakers seeking a foothold in the affordable EV market of the future
The battery and energy storage industry is watching intently the pending trade war between the US and its trade partners. Few industry players are willing to talk on the record about the situation – not least because it is a turbulent and unclear time.
But James Greenberger, executive director of the battery association NAATBatt International told BEST that trade tariffs may benefit certain industries in the US. But the lithium battery industry “will not be one of them,” he said.
Renault has devised a device to speed up the extinguishing of a burning electric car battery. This “Fireman Access” point is now licensed free of charge to the entire automotive industry.
A fire can be brought under control in time comparable to that of a combustion-powered vehicle, thanks to a simple little device.
As automakers brace for new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada, Ford’s CEO Jim Farley is warning the extra costs would be “devastating.” Farley said the threats are already creating “chaos” and “a lot of costs” for the US auto industry.
So far, however, “what we’re seeing is a lot of cost and a lot of chaos,” Farley added. Ford is looking for ways to build up inventory in the US to soften the blow of Trump’s tariffs.
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate this month seeks to repeal heavy-duty emissions standards, eliminate new and existing emissions waivers granted to states, set a national standard for emissions and more.
The “Transportation Freedom Act,” as the legislation is known, was introduced by Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and co-sponsored by Sens. Tim Sheehy (R-Montana), Jim Banks (R-Indiana) and James Justice (R-West Virginia). It includes several provisions related to heavy-duty truck emissions standards, as well as provisions addressing light- and medium-duty vehicles.
Bauma 25 in Munich April 7-13, 2025, will be the year’s largest construction show, and a team from Power Systems Research (PSR) will be there to report on the happenings. Event organizers expect more than 3,500 exhibitors and as many as 600,000 attendees. You can read show reports on LinkedIn, powersys.com and in our PowerTALK newsletter. Our team will include Lynn Olthof, Vice President Business Development; Emiliano Marzoli, Manager, PSR European Operations; Dalibor Sablic, Director Business Development, Christopher Bamforth, European Market Analyst; Lorena Violante, Senior Market Research Consultant; Joseph Coleman, Business Development Representative; and Qin Fen, Business Development Manager. For more information on Bauma 2025, click here. To learn more about Power Systems Research, click here and to see our Bauma team, click here.
If you would like to set up a meeting with a member of the PSR team, contact Lynn Olthof at info@powersys.com. Have a great Bauma experience. #PSR, #bauma2025, #construction, #powersystemsresearch, #PowerTALK.
Hannover Messe (March 31 – April 4, 2025) is the world’s leading annual trade fair for industrial technology, and Dalibor Sablic, Director Business Development at Power Systems Research (PSR) will be there. More than 130,000 attendees are projected to visit the 4,000 exhibitors who are expected at the show. You can read show reports on LinkedIn, powersys.com and in our PowerTALK newsletter. For more information on Hannover Messe, click here. To learn more about Power Systems Research, click here. If you would like to set up a meeting with Dalibor, contact him at info@powersys.com. Have a great Hannover experience. #PSR, #hannover, #industrial, #powersystemsresearch, #PSR
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This product information comes from industry interviews and from two proprietary databases maintained by Power Systems Research: EnginLink™ , which provides information on engines, and OE Link™, a database of equipment manufacturers. PSR
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By Carol Turner, Senior Analyst, Global Operations
This month, Alternative Power Report Editor Guy Youngs brings readers up to date on Elon Musk and Tesla activities around the world. Sales are down, stock price is down, and consumer anger is up. Read about it in the March issue of the Alternative Power Report produced by Power Systems Research. The March report also contains information on EV battery development and the tariff wars launched by U.S. President Donald Trump. PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast and Technology Adoption Lead at Power Systems Research
Toyota has been revealed to be the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US Congress, according to a report released today by Public Citizen.
Toyota sells more gas-powered, polluting vehicles than any other company on Earth, and thus it has a vested interest in continuing to sell those polluting vehicles. But the problem is that gas-powered, polluting vehicles are not good for the health of humans or other living beings on this planet
Toyota has repeatedly ranked as one of the strongest funders of pro-pollution, anti-EV, and climate denying propaganda in the world
PSR Analysis: Previously, the auto industry has taken advantage of changes in government, trying to get money-saving clean air rules torpedoed even after implementation, but not this time, except for Toyota. The big concern behind all of this is whether Toyota will begin to struggle like Nissan and other legacy carmakers (with the impact of the EV revolution). PSR
Guy Youngs is Forecast & Adoption Leadat Power Systems Research
