Propane to Electric

Propane and Electric Forklift trucks side by side in a warehouse

How to Size the Battery for Your Forklift Fleet Author: Max Khabur, Marketing Director ENEROC USA A practical guide to moving a warehouse fleet from propane to electric trucks: the benefits of switching and the four variables that determine what size battery the job requires. Why switch Maintenance. An internal combustion engine needs oil changes, filters, spark … Read more

Rivian R2 Pack – 2026 Update

Rivian R2 battery pack

An update on the Rivian R2 battery pack, now we have more information and more hard data. Trouble is the 2024 Investor Day R2 data left out a lot of the detail and the CEO updates in 2025 (Rivian R2 Pack – 2025 Update) were a little bit confusing. Time to again see if we … Read more

EV Review: Renault Megane E-Tech Techno 220cp, 60kWh

My first new car (ever) is an EV Renault Megane E-Tech Techno 220cp 60 kWh. EV Details: My Experience Total km till Date: 573 km. I only did few trips near the house before one long trip (details below). I have solar panels at home so I am charging Type 1 with maximum 2.3 kW … Read more

BMW Solid State Research

BMW i7 solid state

Number 2 in the article 10 things about SSBs that you are often not told is 2. Pressure – a commonly hidden problem. The image of the battery pack itself was not included in the original press article, but it is available within the images released to the press. The battery pack/module is very uniform … Read more

A Field-Validated Framework That Exposes the Limits of SoH

Yanti repair fieldwork

Yanti Innovative Electromotive Solutions Pvt Ltd Abstract A module at 78% state-of-health (SoH) is scrapped as end-of-life; after reconditioning, it powers a stationary storage for three more years. Another at 82% SoH fails weeks into revival. Conventional metrics cannot explain the difference. Field analysis of >1,000 EV modules across platforms reveals that recoverability the probability … Read more

OLA 2-Wheeler BATTERY PACK TEARDOWN

1. Introduction Ola Electric has rapidly positioned itself as one of the most influential players in India’s electric two-wheeler revolution. Beyond the scooters themselves, a critical pillar of Ola’s strategy is its in-house battery technology, which serves as the backbone of its product roadmap and cost leadership ambitions. The company has invested heavily in vertical … Read more

Renault 5 E-Tech

2025 Renault 5 EV chassis

The Renault 5 E-Tech has two battery packs defined by usable energy of 40kWh and 52kWh. Initially the vehicle is launched with the 52kWh usable pack. This pack is assembled by Ampere, a subsidiary of Renault and using AESC pouch cells. This post has been built based on the support of and sponsorship from: Quarto Technical Services, Eatron … Read more

Maximizing Electric Vehicle Battery Life

through Design, Thermal Management, and Revival Techniques Abstract Battery life (longevity) is a cornerstone of electric vehicle (EV) sustainability, particularly in fleet-heavy regions like India, where high usage, climate stress, and inconsistent charging behaviours accelerate degradation. At Yanti Innovative Electromotive Solutions, we focus on a revival-first approach to extend the functional life of EV batteries. … Read more

The Truth Behind Second-Life Batteries

elephant and battery in the room

Why Reuse Is Lagging Behind Author: Bluewater Battery Logistics The global push for renewable energy and electrification is driving an unprecedented production of lithium-ion batteries. Approximately ten to fifteen percent of new batteries remain unused in their intended first-life applications due to various factors – including overproduction and cancelled projects. While recycling is critical for end-of-life batteries, the concept of second-life reuse, where unused and … Read more

Can-Cap Welding of Structural 4680 Aluminium Cell Can

Speira aluminium can welding

In previous articles we’ve highlighted the benefits of aluminium cell housings for 4680 battery cells like improved thermal management and gravimetric energy density and explored the structural performance of 4680 cans made from Speira ION Cell 3-CB and Speira ION Cell 3-CS1,2,3. It has been shown that high strength aluminium grades like Speira ION Cell … Read more