Batteries

Saint-Cast-le-Guildo, FRANCE – 15th July 2024 – The Brittany port of Saint-Cast has joined the Aqua superPower network with the launch of the Aqua 75 DC marine fast charge station. This new service meets the growing demand for fast, reliable, and safe charging, supporting the port’s push towards sustainable maritime mobility and efforts in line…

Supply contract value is expected to exceed US$300M for supply beyond 2030 CustomCells accelerates aggressive growth plans with the integration of Group14 silicon battery material in the electric vehicle (EV), eMobility, and eAviation sectors WOODINVILLE, Wash., & ITZEHOE, Germany, July 8, 2024 — German battery pioneer CustomCells and Group14 Technologies, the world’s largest global manufacturer…

The £1.8m CanUK vessel-to-grid (V2G) project is making waves by uniting UK and Canadian experts to create the first transatlantic V2G project for electric vessels. V2G’s bi-directional charging technology lets electric vessel batteries both receive and supply energy, cutting carbon emissions, slashing e-vessel costs, boosting grid flexibility, and speeding up e-vessel adoption. This transatlantic partnership…

Aqua superPower announces the launch of AquaLink, an innovative technology designed to revolutionise the charging experience for electric boat users. Integrated seamlessly into the Aqua app, AquaLink facilitates instant access to electric boat charging for registered users, marking a significant leap towards a more convenient and user-friendly future for electric marine mobility. As the trusted…

Southampton, UK – 15th May 2024 – In a groundbreaking initiative, Aqua superPower is spearheading the Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) demonstration, marking the world’s first vessel-to-grid project. This transformative project leverages the success of the previous Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 2 (CMDC2) feasibility study, showcasing how electric vessel batteries can provide energy storage…

Itzehoe / Tübingen, 14 May 2024. German battery pioneer CustomCells can look back on a successful first four months and is optimistic about the rest of the year. With a significant increase in patent applications, continuous growth in the workforce and an ambitious sales forecast, CustomCells is setting new heights. Contracted volumes alone will triple…

Not long ago, the notion of electric powered catamarans was limited to sketches due to the lack of credibility exhibited by marine battery manufacturers. Sailors feared being stuck offshore with the limited range and severe depletion of electric boat batteries against the water’s high drag. However, technological advancements made to the underlying concept of electric…

Detroit/Itzehoe, 12th March 2024 – German battery company CustomCells continues its expansion with the opening of its first international location: CustomCells has founded a U.S.-based subsidiary with its own office in the innovation and manufacturing metropolis of Detroit, Michigan. The location will initially serve as a central hub for coordinating the company’s activities in the…

Itzehoe/Tübingen – 16 April 2024. CustomCells, a leading innovator in the development of premium lithium-ion battery cells, announces its strategic move towards achieving Design Organization and Production Organization certifications from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This landmark initiative underscores CustomCells’ commitment to advancing the electrification of aviation and setting new standards for airworthy battery solutions. CustomCells…

Massachusetts-based Alsym meanwhile has raised US$78 million in venture capital funding from Tata Sons, part of the large Indian conglomerate Tata, and General Catalyst, it announced on the same day as Torus (3 April). Its fundraise also saw participation from Thrive Capital, Thomvest and Drads Capital. Torus to scale up flywheel tech and software offering…