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Daimler Truck North America Partners with Nuvation Energy on EV Truck Battery Second Life ... ... PORTLAND, Ore ... (May 20, 2024) – Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA) is committed to reducing the company’s overall carbon footprint by integrating a comprehensive circular economy approach across its operations ... This strategy emphasizes repairing, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling lithium-ion battery materials used in all DTNA electric vehicles (EVs) ... With goals to maximize battery lifespans and reduce material waste, the circular economy approach strives to extend the usability of rare-earth materials and products, thereby tackling global sustainability challenges ... Leveraging advanced technology, DTNA can discern when a lithium-ion battery no longer meets DTNA’s high standards required for vehicle use ... This insight guides the decision on the optimal process to maximize materials for a second life, with repair taking precedence whenever possible. ... While batteries receive significant attention due to their use of rare-earth metals like cobalt and nickel, DTNA’s approach extends to all components of the EV product. ... “As part of our commitment to maximizing material life cycles, we meticulously assess environmental and ethical implications from sourcing to post-production,” said Rakesh Aneja, vice president and chief of Zero-Emission Transformation Group at DTNA ... “Our primary goal is to repair our lithium-ion battery materials and reduce the consumption of new resources.” ... Remanufacture ... When a battery or electric vehicle component is beyond simple repair, it enters the remanufacturing process at existing Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing locations across the U.S ... like the recently expanded Hibbing facility with intended reuse in vehicles ... This process involves partial disassembly, module replacement and rigorous testing for optimized reliability ... All remanufactured products are updated with the latest technology and must meet or exceed new product standards to be reintroduced to the market. ... Remanufactured products are a cost-effective solution that improves the total cost of ownership, benefiting both DTNA’s customers and the environment ... Today, the primary EV components for remanufacturing are Detroit batteries and eAxles, with potential for further expansion in the future. ... Repurpose ... DTNA has partnered with Nuvation Energy to pilot a battery energy storage system (BESS) designed to assist in charging, peak shaving, backup storage and microgrid scenarios ... This innovative solution enables DTNA to repurpose batteries that cannot be reused in a vehicle. ... “We’re thrilled to announce the incorporation of DTNA’s first battery energy storage system units, designed by Nuvation Energy using Detroit battery modules, at Electric Island later this year,” continued Aneja ... “Battery energy storage systems play a pivotal role in the electric vehicle ecosystem, given the escalating demand for charging infrastructure and limitations of the current power grid ... As the number of EVs on the road increases, the existing grid capacity may struggle to meet charging demands ... Energy storage systems alleviate this issue by facilitating off-peak charging, utilizing stored power when needed, and reducing reliance on the grid.” ... Recycle ... DTNA has created a process in partnership with Li-Cycle, a leading lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, to responsibly recycle critical battery-grade materials for batteries that reach the end of their life cycle ... Li-Cyle uses an environmentally friendly and safe method that recycles batteries within a liquid-based solution, achieving up to a 95% recovery rate for returning critical materials back to the battery supply chain while producing minimal water discharge. ... “This circular approach extends beyond just batteries,” concluded Aneja ... “We are actively working to apply this concept to other facets of our product development, aiming to increase our utilization of reusable or recyclable materials ... Our goal is to continue contributing positively to the preservation of our planet for future generations.” ... Path to Net Zero Operations ... Since 2006, DTNA has placed a high priority on establishing recycling solutions within its production facilities ... Early initiatives, such as achieving ISO 14001 certification at every plant in the U.S ... and Mexico by 2008 and Zero Waste to Landfill status at all plants by 2017, underscore DTNA’s commitment to sustainable practices ... Not only does DTNA provide practical solutions for its production facilities, but it also communicates a clear recycling strategy to its customers from the outset. ... In line with its sustainability goals, DTNA aims to achieve carbon neutrality for all new products and services from direct suppliers in Europe, the United States, and Japan by 2039 ... As early as 2020, the Portland Truck Manufacturing Plant, where the Freightliner eCascadia and eM2 are built, achieved CO\u2082-neutral production by reducing energy consumption and offsetting on-site emissions ... DTNA further plans to achieve CO\u2082-neutral production at all its remaining truck manufacturing plants by 2025. ... About Daimler Truck North America ... Daimler Truck North America LLC, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of comprehensive products, services and technologies for the commercial transportation industry ... Daimler Truck North America designs, engineers, manufactures and markets medium- and heavy-duty trucks, school buses, vehicle chassis and their associated technologies and components under the Freightliner, Western Star, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp and Detroit brands ... Daimler Truck North America is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck Holding AG (DTG), one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers..

Nuvation Energy’s Response to U.S ... Utility Grid Security Concerns ... In 2024 Nuvation Energy began receiving inquiries from energy storage system integrators about the countries in which we design and manufacture our battery management systems, and the cybersecurity measures we have implemented in them ... These questions have been driven by utility grid security concerns that have been expressed by the United States government ... In response, we have published a whitepaper that answers some of these questions. ... ... Nuvation Energy battery management systems are designed in-house at our facilities in Canada and the United States ... All our product manufacturing is performed within Canada and the US, with strict supervision of the production process and direct control of our supply chain ... We have also incorporated a range of robust security measures into our products. ... The energy storage and utility grid power generation industries leverage a global supply chain for equipment; this is not something the US industrial base is currently capable of displacing ... Given this reality, this whitepaper provides some technical insight into the varying degrees of risk in different battery energy storage system components ... We have also provided transparency into how Nuvation Energy’s products are meeting these challenges ... If you have questions about  Nuvation Energy’s battery control solutions and how they can help your organization meet its goals, please Contact Us..

Nuvation Energy Announces High-Density Cell Interface, Expanding the G5 1500 Volt Battery Management System for Stationary Energy Storage ... Nuvation Energy’s new high-density cell interface solution expands system design options, optimizing for system cost. ... ... Sunnyvale, CA (August 27, 2024) \u2014 Nuvation Energy, a leading provider of battery management systems (BMS), has announced their latest product line expansion with the introduction of a 36-channel cell interface (CI-36) module ... Compatible with Nuvation’s existing G5 Battery Management system, the CI-36 allows for denser system designs, leading to more cost-effective energy storage solutions in line with the trend towards 52s and 104s module configurations. ... The CI-36 will provide for up to 36 battery cell measurements and 21 external thermistor measurements in a single module ... In addition to the new CI-36, Nuvation is also launching a new Cell Interface system optimization program ... Under this program, volume customers can work with Nuvation and define reduced battery cell and thermistor measurement active channel counts per CI-36 to achieve even better cost optimizations. ... The new cell interface options will continue to work with Nuvation’s existing G5 Stack Switchgear and inherits its highly configurable support for a wide range of battery chemistries, cell manufacturers, and stack topologies ... This new solution continues Nuvation’s commitment to addressing utility grid industry security concerns by being designed and developed in the US and Canada and manufactured in Canada ... The CI-36 and production optimized units will support the most recent update to the 3rd edition of UL 1973 (UL 1973:2022). ... Nuvation Energy will be at RE+ 2024 (Sept 10-12) in Anaheim, California, USA in booth E12070 to talk with customers about this new solution. ... “Nuvation Energy is always hard at work advancing our product line to meet the needs of the energy storage industry, and these new solutions make even more cost-effective solutions possible,” said Michael Worry, Nuvation Energy’s CEO/CTO ... “The CI-36 allows for increased system density, maintains compatibility with our existing G5 BMS for smooth integration, and will result in a lower system cost.” ... More information on the CI-36 can be found here. ... About Nuvation Energy ... Nuvation Energy provides battery management systems and energy controllers to energy storage system integrators and battery manufacturers ... They accelerate energy storage by providing products and services that resolve the technical challenges typically associated with developing energy storage solutions..

Nuvation Energy Surpasses 1 GWh of Battery Management Systems ... Nuvation Energy has shipped battery management systems that support over 1 GWh of energy storage. ... ... Sunnyvale, CA (February 13, 2025) \u2014 Nuvation Energy, a leading provider of battery management systems (BMS), is excited to announce that their solutions have surpassed 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of energy storage deployments globally. ... Fueled by the growing demand for safe and reliable battery management systems, Nuvation Energy has been at the forefront of the industry since developing their first BMS in 2008 ... Now shipping their fifth generation, the G5 BMS, Nuvation Energy continues to lead the industry with the world’s first configurable UL 1973 Recognized BMS and the only utility-scale North American BMS available for purchase ...   ... While some battery management systems are rebranded offshore products, Nuvation Energy has always designed and manufactured its technology entirely in the U.S ... and Canada ... This ensures full transparency, intensive quality control, and compliance with the industry’s most rigorous standards ... With in-house high-voltage labs in both Ontario and California, Nuvation Energy also provides design, integration, and testing for energy storage system development. ... “Reliable energy storage solutions start with technology that’s designed and manufactured in North America,” said Michael Worry, CEO/CTO of Nuvation Energy ... “Surpassing 1GWh of deployments is a testament to the trust our customers place in our battery management systems.” ... With hundreds of installations worldwide, Nuvation Energy has earned its reputation as a trusted partner for battery management systems for large-scale energy storage. ... About Nuvation Energy ... Nuvation Energy provides battery management systems, energy management controllers, and design services to system integrators and battery manufacturers ... Nuvation accelerates energy storage with advanced products and highly knowledgeable staff that provide services to resolve the technical challenges typically associated with developing energy storage solutions. ... Click here to learn more about Nuvation Energy..

Nuvation Energy’s 36-Channel Cell Interface (CI-36) Module Now Available for Order ... Nuvation Energy’s high density cell interface solution enables cost-effective energy storage solutions, expanding options for system design. ... ... Sunnyvale, CA (February 20, 2025) \u2014 Nuvation Energy, a leading provider of battery management systems (BMS), is pleased to announce that the 36-channel cell interface (CI-36) is now available for order ... First unveiled in 2024, the CI-36 has been designed to optimize energy storage system density and reduce overall system costs, in line with the trend towards 52s and 104s module configurations.  ... Compatible with Nuvation Energy’s G5 Battery Management System, the CI-36 supports up to 36 battery cell measurements and 21 external thermistor measurements in a single module ... To further support customers in achieving their specific application requirements, Nuvation Energy offers a Cell Interface system optimization program ... Under this program, volume customers can collaborate with Nuvation Energy to define reduced battery cell and thermistor measurement active channel counts per CI-36 to achieve even better cost optimizations.  ... The CI-36 is fully compatible with Nuvation Energy’s existing G5 Stack Switchgear and inherits its versatile configurability for various battery chemistries, cell manufacturers, and stack topologies ... This solution reinforces Nuvation Energy’s commitment to addressing utility grid industry security concerns by being designed and developed in the US and Canada and manufactured in Canada ... The CI-36 will support the most recent update to the 3rd edition of UL 1973 (UL 1973:2022). ... Nuvation Energy will be at Intersolar 2025 (February 25-27) in San Diego, California, USA in booth # 2739 to talk with customers about this new solution. ... “With the CI-36 now available for order, we’re excited to continue advancing our product line to meet the ever-evolving needs of the energy storage industry”, said Michael Worry, Nuvation Energy’s CEO/CTO ... “This module represents a significant advancement in energy storage system design, allowing for increased system density, lower costs, and ensuring a smooth integration with our existing G5 battery management system.” ... Learn more information about the CI-36, or view the product datasheets. ... About Nuvation Energy ... Nuvation Energy provides battery management systems and energy controllers to energy storage system integrators and battery manufacturers ... They accelerate energy storage by providing products and services that resolve the technical challenges typically associated with developing energy storage solutions. ... Learn more about Nuvation Energy..