E‑mobility: Scania plans 50% e‑vehicles by 2030
Sustainable transport and electromobility are among the key topics to which Scania intends to align its product portfolio in the future. As early as 2025, 10% of vehicle sales are to be in the electric sector. By 2030, the vehicle manufacturer even expects 50%. Accordingly, the search for solutions that enable batteries to be used […]
Efficient, safe and sustainable handling of batteries: NOVUM and Shell cooperate
Within the framework of a cooperation, NOVUM combines its innovative strength in the fields of battery diagnostics and battery storage monitoring with Shell’s many years of experience and large network in the field of mobility. The focus of the agreed business relationship is on gaining new customers in the automotive, energy storage and transportation sectors. […]
Fire hazard: Do shipping companies underestimate the risks of transporting e‑vehicles?
Summer 2023: Another ferry with e‑vehicles is on fire. After the sinking of the Felicity Ace in 2021, the Fremantle Highway fire is the second major shipping accident within a short period of time that may have been caused by a battery fire. “Electric cars don’t burn more often than other vehicles,” many now argue. […]
How dangerous is the transport of e‑vehicles on the open sea?
There are risks involved in transporting e‑vehicles. This is especially true on the open sea. After the sinking of the car carrier “Felicity Ace” in 2022, the first shipping company is now drawing consequences: Havila Kystruten in Norway will no longer transport e‑vehicles. We report on how Scandlines and TT-Line, popular with German holidaymakers, are […]
