Harvard Develops a Solid-State Battery that Charges in Minutes
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a new solid-state battery that can be recharged in 10 minutes. The lithium metal battery can also be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times — more than any other pouch battery cell.
The solid-state battery retained 80% of its capacity after 6,000 cycles, outperforming other pouch cell batteries on the market today.
This is yet another milestone achieved in the solid-state battery saga. The ultimate challenge is still the ability to mass-produce these batteries at a lower price than lithium-ion batteries. That will be the real game-changer for EVs.
LG’s U.S. Factory Will Churn Out Much-Needed EV Charging Stations
LG Electronics has its first production plant in the U.S. to make EV charging stations, which should help with the current infrastructure crisis.
The Texas LG plant will have the capacity to build 12,000 Level 2 and Level 3 charging station units a year for sale to businesses like hotels and restaurants, municipalities and other public places.
The U.S. needs hundreds of thousands of new Level 2 and Level 3 chargers to support the growing number of EVs on the road. The move should enhance the overall North American charging infrastructure, with new charging points at various businesses and locations.
Fleet Advantage Promotes Corporate Fleet Financial Health During January Financial Wellness Month
Fleet Advantage recognizes January Financial Wellness Month as a time for organizations with transportation fleets to check in on the status of their financial health and the strategies shaping their bottom line.
As an innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, fleet management services, and life cycle cost management, Fleet Advantage regularly works with America’s Top 100 fleets to ensure they are operating with the greatest efficiencies in mind,
“It is imperative for us to steer our clients and the industry toward sustainable success by strategically navigating the financial currents that shape our industry,” said John Rickette, CTP, Vice President of Portfolio and Manager of the Transaction Management Team at Fleet Advantage.
IntelliShift Appoints Henry Popplewell as Chief Executive Officer
IntelliShift, the connected fleet intelligence platform for safety and operations teams, announced the appointment of Henry Popplewell as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective as of January 2, 2024.
This leadership transition marks a new era for IntelliShift, fueled by a legacy of success and a shared vision to be the platform of choice for those seeking to run the safest and most efficient fleets in the world.
“It has been my honor to serve my customers and lead my team of strong professionals at IntelliShift for over 22 years,” said John M. Cunningham Jr., founder and original CEO. “As I now shift my role to Chairman of the Board, I look forward to supporting Henry as we remain unwavering in our mission to deliver unparalleled value to our customers..."
Inspiration Mobility Names Maria Neve as VP, eFMC Services
Inspiration Mobility (“Inspiration") announced today that Maria Neve has joined Inspiration Fleet, the industry’s only EV-first Fleet Management Company (eFMC) as Vice President, eFMC Services.
In this role, Neve will oversee the growth and delivery of Inspiration Fleet’s services platform. As an eFMC, Inspiration Fleet offers both traditional FMC services, such as maintenance and roadside services, and new services and solutions designed to maximize the benefits of EVs.
