Following the recent announcement of Volta Zero’s Italian introduction, Volta Trucks has confirmed that the world’s first purpose-built full electric 16-ton commercial vehicle will also make its customer debut in Germany from 14 June to 25 June, 2021, in Munich and Frankfurt.  This follows successful French and Spanish events where over 600 individual customer demonstrations of the Volta Zero have taken place and concludes the first stage of its mainland European customer tour....

Recently, NR successfully won the bid for DC traction protection of Snow mountain rail line 1, the first rail transit line in Lijiang, China. Lijiang snow mountain rail line 1 is located in Yulong County, south of Lijiang Yulong Snow Mountain. It starts from the tourist center station in the South and ends at Yulong Snow Mountain Station in the north, with a total length of 20.5km. Passenger flow distribution points It connects the main tourist attractions and passenger flow distribution poi...

EDF Renewables Ireland is announcing plans to develop a 100MW wind farm to the south of Bellacorick in Mayo. The proposed project, which could consist of up to 25 turbines and power more than 60,000 homes, will be located in a forested area to the northeast of Slieve Carr, approximately 8km southeast of Bangor Erris. environmental studies The project team is currently gathering wind data and mapping the environmental constraints on the site The project team is currently gathering wind data a...

DENSO, a mobility supplier, has signed a long-term agreement with aerospace pioneer - Honeywell, establishing an alliance focused on electric propulsion units to meet new aerospace needs. Drawing from their automotive and aerospace backgrounds, the companies will develop and manufacture electric propulsion systems for aircraft, initially prioritizing the urban air mobility (UAM) segment with a focus on air taxis and delivery vehicles. electric propulsion systems DENSO and Honeywell are in adv...

EDF Renewables is planning to develop a 49.9 MW solar farm in Glassthorpe between the villages of Flore and Upper Heyford, along the M1 Corridor, which will be capable of generating enough low-carbon electricity for the domestic needs of 9,562 households annually. A number of ecological and feasibility surveys have been carried out and the company is consulting with local people at an early stage about the proposal to get their views ahead of submitting a planning application later this year.&n...

At its meeting, the Supervisory Board of E.ON SE appointed Patrick Lammers as successor to Karsten Wildberger, who will leave the company at his own request to take over the position of CEO at Ceconomy AG.  Patrick Lammers Lammers is currently CEO of E.ON subsidiary Essent, the electricity utility in the Netherlands. At the same time, he is responsible for the steering of E.ON’s customer solutions sales regions in Western and Eastern Europe. Lammers joined Essent in 2010 and held v...

Luminus Devices has expanded its portfolio of dynamic COB modules with the addition of RGBW tunable LED spot modules. The CTM-9 & 14 RGBW modules feature four-channel red, green, blue, and warm white MP-1616 XNOVA Cube LEDs on metal PC boards. With all four channels using the same InGaN blue die inside, the phosphor-converted red, green, and white LEDs create consistent InGaN performance and uniformity over wide temperature, current, and time ranges creating smooth spectrums and uniform lu...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced its Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy, as it delivers on its vision of decarbonizing the logistic industry, offering cleaner air and safer streets for city center residents. The announcement comes at a time of increasing societal focus on climate change and air quality improvements, with many cities implementing low or zero emission zones. Air quality improvements For example, diesel engine commercial vehicles will b...

E.ON broke the world record for the most motifs flown by drones with a spectacular drone show in the Berlin night sky, thus entering the Guinness Book of World Records. The spectacle marked the start of the nationwide 'Networks of Tomorrow' campaign, which E.ON launched together with its nine German regional companies, in order to highlight the importance of energy networks for the success of the energy transition. Importance of distribution grids  Thomas König, E.ON Board Member an...

A new guide provides assistance and recommendations on how to best specify cable containment systems to improve electrical safety in buildings in the event of a fire. Free to download, it explains how to create a cable pathway through a building while navigating the current standards landscape. electrical installation standards From 1 January 2019, UK electrical installation standards require all wiring systems within a building 'Creating Cable Pathways' guide is published by Legrand UK and...

United Electric Controls, a provider of safety, alarm, and shutdown technology introduced Excela, a general-purpose electronic switch designed to meet the needs of plant operators. The solution removes the maintenance burden of traditional switches and provides operational insights helping organizations accelerate the transition to a smart industry. precise control and improved reliability The electronic device is available in pressure, differential pressure, and temperature As plants grappl...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced several strategic appointments to its Executive Management Team. The confirmation comes soon after the company revealed its ambitious Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy, launching four full-electric commercial vehicles, increasing its projected sales volumes by over 500%, and expanding into additional European, US, and Asian markets. John Burrows He has previously worked in CFO positions within cyber security, proptec...

Volta Trucks, the pioneering full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that the Volta Zero will make its Italian debut between 7 and 11 June in Milan. The customer event in Italy comes soon after similar successful French and Spanish events that have seen over 600 individual demonstrations of the Volta Zero in COVID-secure environments.  Road-to-Zero Emissions strategy The arrival in Italy also follows the company’s recently announced Europe-first principles with...

BAE Systems a provider of electric propulsion solutions, is collaborating with Plug Power, a supplier of hydrogen engines and fueling systems, to offer hydrogen-based electric propulsion systems for transit bus fleets. The companies will work together to offer transit operators in North America an all-inclusive, scalable system to reach zero emissions, providing required site, vehicle, and service solutions. As part of the collaboration, BAE Systems will integrate Plug Power’s fuel cell e...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has delivered a smart battery storage system to Argonne National Laboratory (ANL). The solution will expand high-power charging for electric vehicles (EVs) at the organization’s Smart Energy Plaza near Chicago, Illinois, USA. Decreased grid impact and energy costs  ANL will gather data on EV charge profiles exceeding 200 kW to quantify EV and charging system efficiencies With this net-zero battery storage sys...

Electromobility charging stations are often positioned in exposed places, where particular environmental conditions like transient overvoltage can occur. They have to fulfill high safety standards. In a world that has to reduce its carbon footprint, electronic vehicles are the future of traffic. They need charging stations whose power levels are in the region of several kW. They are equipped with the latest semiconductor technologies and they are being improved continuously.  AC/DC access...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that it is investigating the manufacture of the Volta Zero in Spain, having formally expressed an interest in the Decarbonization Hub project within the former Nissan manufacturing facilities in Barcelona. Barcelona is one of several manufacturing options currently being investigated, alongside other potential sites in the UK and Europe. Several manufacturing options The Volta Zero will be displayed at the MercaMa...

Aggreko, the global pioneer in mobile and modular energy solutions, has successfully commissioned Turkey’s first grid-stabilizing battery. The 500-kilowatt, one-hour lithium-ion system will help the regional distribution system operator (DSO), enhancing grid stability in its electricity network by delivering critical system services. The project showcases the benefits of adding batteries to power grid infrastructure and supports network upgrade deferral. Improving power quality Fir...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed that Urby has joined its Pioneer Program, giving Urby access to an early trial of the Volta Zero and prioritized vehicle production once manufacturing starts in late 2022.  The Volta Zero is the first purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle, and the announcement coincides with the vehicle’s French debut at a series of customer events in Paris. High-density areas Urby is a subsidiary of the L...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has launched its latest customer and media website, as it transitions from a start-up and the launch of the Volta Zero to a scale-up company with Pilot Fleet vehicles being evaluated by customers on European roads soon.  The new website reflects the people-focused approach Volta Trucks is taking to decarbonize urban logistics, thus creating a better environment for city-center populations. English and French language website...

NewEnergy, LLC and Luminus, Inc. have recently introduced new linear modules built with Salud MP3030 LEDs. Salud LEDs are engineered to achieve specific melanopic/photopic ratios in addition to providing light that is both comfortable and renders true colors. NewEnergy’s Salud linears deliver light that keeps people healthy, alert, and productive and is available in 3000 K, 4000 K, and 5000 K. These linear modules are ideal for indoor applications including offices, schools, nursing home...

Recently, DEC has signed a contract for the supply of a complete set of equipment, namely the 1×135MW steam turbine island/package with Kerinci Captive Power Plant (expansion).  The Kerinci Captive Power Plant is located in Kerinci, Riau, Indonesia.

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed the appointment of Meritor as the strategic drivetrain component supplier for the Volta Zero. This major purchasing milestone will support the delivery of Volta Zero vehicles for customer trials during 2021, and the start of series production around 12 months afterwards. The Volta Zero will be the first full-electric large commercial vehicle in Europe to use an innovative eAxle to drive the rear wheels. Meritor will...

The Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full-electric large commercial vehicle, will make its French debut at a series of high-profile customer and supplier events, starting in Paris on Monday 15 February 2021, and running for four weeks. For the first time in France, the Volta Zero will be displayed at the headquarters of Swoopin, the global provider of sustainable transportation and urban logistics services, in southeast Paris. Volta Zero display Swoopin confirmed the use of the Volta Zero...

Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Duncan Forrester as its Chief Communications Officer, effective immediately. Forrester’s appointment comes soon after the company’s confirmation of the sale of 1,000 Volta Zero vehicles to Petit Forestier believed to be Europe’s largest single purchase of large electric commercial vehicles and its announcement of its successful funding round, bringing $20 million into the company...

Electrification of the UK transportation system is on the way and SMART charging can help ensure that both consumers and the nation benefit from this transition. The recent Road to Zero initiative announcement by the government mandates 100% of car and van sales to be electric by 2030, effectively banning all sales of petrol vehicles after that date.  If users have purchased an electric vehicle (EV) or are considering buying one, chances are users are concerned about the onslaught of clima...

The E.ON Board has decided to sign the Terra Carta, which was unveiled during the One Planet Summit in Paris, France. The Terra Carta was initiated by HRH The Prince of Wales. He is calling on CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) from around the world to engage and play their part in leading the global transition towards a sustainable future. Terra Carta or Earth Charter The Terra Carta, or Earth Charter, derives its name from the 800-year-old Magna Carta in England The Terra Carta, or Earth Char...

Aggreko, the Glasgow-headquartered global provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control and energy services, announces an upgrade of its production facility in Dumbarton, with an investment totaling £4.5 million. As part of Aggreko’s Net Zero strategy, the site will turn into a future energy hub, replacing all diesel with low-emission HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) as well as exporting surplus power generated during production tests of Next Generation Gas gensets back to...

Swoopin, the global provider of sustainable transportation and urban logistics services, will trial the full-electric Volta Zero in 2021. Swoopin has developed an integrated network of technology-driven urban distribution centers, providing an innovative and convenient delivery service to customers. Volta Zero Volta Zero will complement Swoopin’s already extensive existing fleet of electric vans, cars, and eBikes The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-...

Recently, the '2020 Forum on High-quality Development of Listed Companies & Presentation Ceremony of the 22nd Golden Bull Awards for Listed Companies', hosted by China Securities Journal, was held in Haikou, Hainan Province, in China. Dongfang Electric Co. Ltd. won the Golden Bull CSR Award for Listed Companies.