Materials/Manufacturing

Stellantis Transforms Euro Manufacturing for Electrification 

Stellantis manufacturing sites in Italy and France are demonstrating the Dutch automotive conglomerate’s transition to dominant production of electrified vehicles for the future and establishment of a circular economy business unit. In Turin on September 20, the company announced two initiatives for its Italian operations, while also moving forward with major electrification changes to its manufacturing activity in France.  […]

e-Power

Grundfos E-Motors Electrify Pumping Systems with Energy Efficiency  

Using motors designed and produced in-house, global pump manufacturer Grundfos is bringing new energy efficiency and capabilities to pumping systems for a broad range of applications, many of which were once were the domain of hydraulic technology. Its MGE E-motors — permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) designed especially for frequency converter operations and optimized for pump applications and high part-load efficiency — are the company’s most energy efficient yet.  […]

Design & Testing

Consortium developing sensor array to prolong fuel cell life 

Getting rid of contaminants in cathode air is the problem. With research studies in Germany and a prototype that will be tested in China, Mann+Hummel is leading a consortium seeking to develop an air filter system that will prolong the life of fuel cells for commercial vehicles. Advanced air filtration sensor technology is seen as an important tool in improving the performance/lifetime ratio of fuel cell systems and the company has its sights set on the Chinese market particularly. […]

Fuel Cell / Hydrogen

Plastic Omnium Targets €3 Billion Sales by 2030 Across Full H2 Value Chain 

Clutching fresh orders for its hydrogen fuel tanks, €74 million in government support and spending earnestly to support its plans, French automotive supplier Plastic Omnium is moving ahead aggressively with a strategy to invest €100 million each year to increase its expertise and footprint across the entire hydrogen value chain. Its goal is to reach €300 million sales in hydrogen and fuel cell markets by 2025 and €3 billion sales by 2030.  […]