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Exciting Summer News! ☀️🔋 We're thrilled to announce that we can now apply Norway's electric vehicle (EV) success in Sweden, the UK, and the USA! 🌍🚛 Curious about the operational costs for fleet owners, bus companies, or logistics firms using an EV fleet? Wondering if you have enough chargers or sufficient site capacity? 🤔🔌 Discover the answers today! ✅ Our system uses real data from fleets of buses, vans, and heavy trucks to show your operational costs, tailored to your region's grid costs, electricity cost, and grid capacity. 📉🔧 Don't risk under or over-investing in costly chargers and electric vehicles. Select sufficient capacities and get precise insights now! 💡 #EV #SustainableTransport #FleetManagement #ElectricVehicles #GreenTech #Innovation

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🚨🔮 Future Predictions Alert 🔮🚨 In the near future, you’ll be able to charge your car almost for free. Yup, you heard that right (and you heard it here first). Our CEO and co-founder, 🌎 Tore Harritshøj, recently participated in the podcast Insider's Guide to Energy to discuss the ever-evolving EV charging market, which Tore divides into three waves: 1️⃣ Hardware-driven: The early days of "dumb" chargers are behind us, much like the first generation of mobile phones that were only good for making calls. 2️⃣ Software-enhanced: The integration of intelligent software is starting to revolutionize chargers and improve user experience. 3️⃣ Platform-dominance: By integrating with power grids and exploring new revenue models, platforms will turn EV charging into a whole new revenue game. During this inspiring session, hosted by Niall Riddell and Chris Sass, Tore transformed into a fortune teller, making a series of eMobility predictions: ️ ⚡ Charging will be almost free: As new and alternative revenue streams increase, the cost of charging an EV will drastically be reduced, eventually making it almost free. The key is to leverage new profit pools like frequency regulation (FCR) 💰 From cost to revenue: Charging infrastructure will transition from a cost center to a significant revenue generator, primarily driven by software solutions. 🔋 eMobility is here to stay: eMobility will be the dominant transportation technology for at least the next two decades, setting the stage for future innovations. 🌐 Charging will be wireless: Imagine simply parking your car and having it charged automatically without plugging in any cables. Now hold that thought, because according to Tore, this scenario is just around the corner. 🤝 Car sharing will outpace car ownership: The trend towards car sharing will grow, reducing individual car ownership and promoting more sustainable, shared, and of course electric mobility solutions. Curious to learn more? 🎧 Listen to the podcast here:  https://lnkd.in/d3WwYpte 🖥 Or watch it on YouTube here: https://lnkd.in/dkXrifxQ 

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𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐕𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐬 (𝐁𝐄𝐕𝐬)? As the world shifts towards cleaner energy, alternative fuel vehicles are gaining significant traction, in particular BEVs. In fact, in 2020, electric vehicles made up 4% of global new passenger vehicle sales. This is a figure projected to rise to 80% by 2030. This shift has led to concerns about the safety of BEVs, particularly regarding fire hazards. “The truth is that the risk of BEVs is not greater than that of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEVs). BEV fires are much less frequent than ICEV fires in relation to the vehicle fleets. But the hazards associated with Li-ion batteries do differ from those of conventional fuels”, says Jonna Hynynen, researcher at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden. You can read more in the report "Electric Vehicle Fire Safety in Enclosed Spaces" which you find here: https://lnkd.in/dGv53rHy You can also listen to Jonna Hynynen in this radio slot (in Swedish) from today´s Vetenskapsradion at Sveriges Radio. https://lnkd.in/dyfFQQDG #batteries #research #BEV #ElectricVehicles #Firesafety

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🔋🌎 Pausefika News: Hydrovolt Expands EV Battery Recycling to France (where I am from)! 🇫🇷 Connect with Innovators in the Industry 💼 Exciting news for the electric vehicle (EV) and battery industry! Norway-based Hydrovolt (see: https://lnkd.in/dmdTdKJb ), a joint venture between Northvolt and Norsk Hydro, has decided to expand its battery recycling business to France (see: https://lnkd.in/dCtuggrZ ). With the growing demand for batteries and the need for a circular battery value chain, this move will help position Hydrovolt as a leading European recycler. As an innovator, entrepreneur, or investor in the EV, renewable energy, or recycling sectors, now is the perfect time to connect with like-minded professionals using Pausefika, the professional networking app. With Pausefika, you can easily find and network with others in your field by using the unique email-based filter system. Simply sign up with your professional email (like @hydrovolt.com or @ntnu.no) and filter potential connections based on their organisation of interest, such as EV batteries, recycling, or clean energy companies. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of the growing battery and recycling industry in Europe. Join Pausefika today and start making valuable connections that can help you stay ahead of the curve and contribute to a more sustainable future. #Pausefika #Hydrovolt #EVBatteries #Recycling #Networking #Sustainability #CleanEnergy https://lnkd.in/dgWfXWG2

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The transition to more climate-friendly fuels requires a strong foundation for decision-making. In collaboration with Aarsleff Fundering, we have developed a tool that can eventually help the entire Per Aarsleff A/S group select effective and profitable alternatives to their diesel-powered machinery. - The technologies within the alternative fuels develop incredibly quickly, and several economic, environmental, and practical considerations come into play when a company transitions to new fuels. For Aarsleff, we have developed a calculation tool and carried out a technology screening, which gives them a clear and factual basis for strategic decision making regarding the transition to new fuels for their current machinery, says Kim Winther, Senior Specialist at Teknologisk Institut. 💡 The tool shows the maturity, economy, CO2 reduction, availability, and political support for 15 different suitable fuels, such as ammonia, methanol, hydrogen, and electricity. Aarsleff can use the tool to get an overview of the technological investment opportunities and be supported on their way to achieving their goal of an 80% CO2 reduction by 2030 in scope 1 and 2. #dkgreen #dkbiz #technology

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Discover the story of our valued customer TECHNO SKRUV, a dynamic trading company and logistics partner revolutionizing the Swedish engineering industry with their commitment to excellence. 🔩🔧⚙ 🚀 At TECHNO SKRUV, the mission is clear: to streamline purchasing and supply, ensuring the timely delivery of top-quality components with a focus on both standard and specialized fastener items to cater diverse needs. In the face of rapid market expansion and growing product demand, a need for an innovative production solution to stay ahead arose. Through a fantastic collaboration, we implemented automated processes without compromising precision or flexibility. ✈ This journey to efficiency included integrating powerful storage and infeed solutions, ensuring a consistent flow of materials to a Linear HW250 weigher. The lift tipper was provided by SKAKO Vibration. To handle longer items with ease, we incorporated the BILWINCO PU30 alignment system, enhancing the capabilities and boosting agility. The result? 🏆 A robust system that seamlessly handles the diverse product range, empowering TECHNO SKRUV to meet customer needs with speed and accuracy. Read more about the journey here: https://lnkd.in/dTUkzVk9  #BILWINCO #happycustomer #casestory #technoskruv #Manufacturing #Automation #SuccessStory #skakovibration Techno Skruv AB SKAKO Vibration

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As we celebrate Norway's Constitution Day today, we reflect on the importance of taking care of our environment to pass on to our future generations, and the role of electric vehicles in achieving it. Norway has made an amazing progress in the transitioning to electric vehicles and promoting reduced carbon emissions, thanks to: ✌ 🎬 The Norwegian government taking actions to accelerate the EV transition since people watched F.R.I.E.N.D.S for the very first time (yes, it was in the 1990s)! 💸 Being one of the first countries in the world to create tax incentives for EV purchases (and introducing other consumer-oriented incentives, from reduced road tolls to free municipal parking and use of bus lanes) 🌊 Powering the transition to electric mobility with clean energy support, thanks to an abundance of hydropower (thank you, Statkraft!), accounting for over 90 percent of Norway´s power generation. Let´s stay on this electric journey - and take it to the next level with the EV heavy transportation, Norway! Congratulations! Gratulerer med dagen! #ChargedByNature #FutureIntelligentMovement #ElectricVehicles #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy

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Thermal runaway? If an electrical device with a lithium-ion battery (mobile phone / laptop) is damaged, the lithium-ion cells can suffer a thermal runaway, releasing energy in the form of heat inside the battery and causing a rapid fire. This self-generating process is explosive and very difficult to extinguish. A fire also produces hydrogen fluoride in the form of smoke, which is highly hazardous to health. Earlier this spring, we launched our portable fire extinguisher for lithium-ion battery fires (Presto LB9 best in test by European testing institute Kiwa). Now we are extending this important range with a fire blanket for lithium-ion battery fires. Our Li-Ion Battery Fire Blanket is made from a special glass fibre fabric with a silicone coating that provides extremely high heat resistance, up to 1300°C, and low thermal conductivity. In other words, it can withstand the extremely high temperatures of a lithium-ion battery fire, slow down the fire and isolate the battery cells, preventing further spread of the fire and any toxic fumes. Make sure you have adequate protection in your workplace, as lithium-ion batteries can be found in mobile phones, laptops, the electric bikes in your parking area - or do you have a laboratory in your building? Read more about our fire blanket (Swedish): https://lnkd.in/d_3Y345M

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Sveriges Radio Vetenskapspodden released an episode recently talking about the progress being made in autonomous robots. The segment starting at 13.37 (😎) discusses AirForestry’s groundbreaking technology. The podcast mentions, e.g., safety for people walking in the forests and the potential of thermal imaging cameras to mitigate these concerns. AirForestry uses cameras and will have a better overview of what’s happening on the ground compared to ground-based machine operators. Vetenskapspodden mentioned “a completely new infrastructure of the forest” and discussed the possibilities of bringing the forestry above the trees - not just for harvest and thinning but also the potential for wildfire control. We’re very humbled to be one of the topics of this podcast, bringing attention to these important questions. Let’s work hard together to Reinventing Forestry and ensure healthy and productive forests! For those of you who missed the podcast, you can listen to it here (in Swedish): https://lnkd.in/gZ8pdNnw #drones #ReinventingForestry #robotics

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V2X - Tackling critical misconceptions head-on Building a bridge between the V2X-experts world and the non-V2X-experts world. I had the honor of being invited to present my view on V2X on May 7th, 2024 by the Danish Society of Engineers (IDA). The title of my presentation was: "How to make E-Mobility and Electrification more affordable A Journey through Vehicle-To-Everything  (V2X)". Part of my presentation was dedicated to address the common misconceptions about V2X (listed below) and counter each them with factual information: 1. Battery degradation 2. EV not charged when I need it 3. Standards 4. Supply 5. Cost 6. Grid Codes 7. Interconnection 8. Business plans In coming LinkedIn posts I will go through each of these bullet points and explain the current status so non-V2X experts can understand it. These posts are part of my drive to educate the market about V2X with factual easy-to-understand information. Stay tuned. #v2G #v2gnow

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New Story of OS Hub In Action: Increasing leverage, collaboration, and transparency in Devold of Norway’s fully mapped supply chain For an #SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) like Devold of Norway, Open Supply Hub provides accessible, specific insight on their suppliers, and enables early warning from stakeholders if there are environmental risks or human rights abuses in their extended supply chain. Read the full story at: https://lnkd.in/eRSQiecE

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Join us next week to hear about the German Strategy and Policy for Hydrogen, the latest updates on key projects, and how we can work together to stregthen the German-Norwegian relations for a decarbonized future. #hydrogen

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CEO Leif Borg, shares his thoughts on JonDeTech Sensors AB's first-quarter performance and the company’s future direction. His insights highlight the preparatory work that has been a significant focus for the past quarter and its importance for long-term success. "A lot of preparatory work has happened, and continues to happen, to ensure that we have a really solid operation for a long time to come." This statement reflects JonDeTechs commitment to strengthening our foundational processes and systems to support sustained growth and stability. Further underlining our strategic direction, Leif stated, "JonDeTech is to become a company out on the market, not a research company." This shift marks a significant milestone as we transition from focusing primarily on research and development to implementing a robust market presence, bringing our cutting-edge sensor technology to a broader audience and a global market. See the full interview in swedish here: https://lnkd.in/dFzc8PhA #JonDeTech #Leadership #Innovation #SensorTechnology #BusinessGrowth #MarketExpansion #TechIndustry #InvestmentOpportunity #StrategicDirection #Sustainability

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🚀🌱 New investment | #Deeptech Startup Atium Secures SEK 6.7M – On A Mission To Purify Water From Mercury Atium, a pioneering Swedish startup focused on sustainable mercury removal from water, has raised SEK 6.7 million in its latest funding round. Existing investors Chalmers Ventures and Gladium were joined by new backers Butterfly Ventures, NextSTEP, GOKAP Invest, and HOLDING 5J. Atium is a Chalmers Ventures portfolio company. - Atium’s mission is to tackle the critical issue of heavy metal pollution in waters with a sustainable and cost-effective solution for global industrial applications, said Johan Björkquist, Co-founder and CEO. - We are glad to see such great progress in Atium's development. Atium's solution speaks of great potential in both impact and business. – Björn Westman, Investment Director at Chalmers Ventures. - I am very excited to start to work with the team on strategy and expansion of their technology throughout various geographies, including the US market. – Tanya Horowitz, Partner at Butterfly Ventures. - We are committed to sustainability and recognize the crucial importance of water purification. We are excited to have invested in Atium, a decision that reflects our values and our commitment to effectively combating climate change. – Claudio Colombo, Managing Director at NextSTEP. Atium’s technology stems from the research of Associate Professor Björn Wickman at Chalmers University of Technology. #impactinvestments #deeptech #chalmers #chalmersventures Chalmers University of Technology Chalmers Innovation Office Chalmers School of Entrepreneurship

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Unikie Marshalling Solution goes beyond new vehicle logistics. There is a huge need in the market for solutions to automate logistics. Joint development is crucial for future success - thanks for Mantsinen Group and VTT for great collaboration

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🔋 Reinventing batteries to power the future green economy: Meet BroadBit Batteries Oy from Espoo/Finland from the BRYCK x e-combinator Energy Booster powered by EWG - Essener Wirtschaftsförderung 🙌 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Energy storage is key to mastering the energy transition. The demand for batteries will increase rapidly over the next few years. Today's batteries are too expensive, slow to recharge, harmful to the environment and based on limited resources to meet these major requirements. The team at BroadBit Batteries has developed a groundbreaking technology to change this. Their batteries are more durable, cheaper, scalable in production and more environmentally friendly than traditional batteries. This makes them a perfect fit for next generation electric vehicles, portable electronics, starters and grid energy storage. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲: Today’s batteries are based on Lithium, Cobalt and Nickel. These resources are limited, toxic and are extracted under environmentally harmful conditions. BroadBit’s batteries are instead based on a very common material: Sodium chloride (NaCl), which is also known as table salt. This unique sodium technology makes their batteries scalable and sustainable, as they do not require rare and toxic materials. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: BroadBit has already produced high performance lab samples, owns 25 patents and are now commercializing the technology that allows various applications: ▶️ Energy Storage: Batteries enabling longer duration and larger scale grid energy storage ▶️ Transportation: Batteries enabling longer range electric vehicles ▶️ Engine Starters: Increased durability for starter applications eliminating dead batteries due to cold temperature or over discharging. ▶️ Portable Electronics: Allowing electronics such as laptops, sensors and flashlights to be lighter and last longer between charges. ▶️ Backup Power: cheaper and smaller energy storage systems for backup power applications. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗕𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: David Brown is a seasoned entrepreneur who already founded 5 startups. He is head of two research labs, gained > 250 patents and raised & managed over 45m €. Co-founder Andras Kovacs founded 2 startups before BroadBit. He is the original inventor of the BroadBit technology. 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 & 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 During the 8-week Booster Program, the BroadBit team aims to secure investment and a piloting partnership. We´re looking forward to support BroadBit Batteries during & beyond the 8-week Energy Booster program! Tobias Grün | Julian Wessing | Daniel Ullrich | Sebastian Hopp | Kai Bonnen | Andre Boschem | Mike Bierwas | Daniel Adler | Prof. Dr. Jens Bockstette | Ersin Üstün

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"With our electric ferry, we reduce the energy needed by 80% and cut the commuter time by half." The transportation industry is evolving quickly. In this episode of the Northvolt Podcast, we are joined by Gustav Hasselskog, CEO and Founder of Candela. Gustav tells us all about their new P-12 ferry and the immense benefits of fossil-free maritime public transport. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/djryE7yR

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