Latest Developments in Electric Vehicles, Batteries, and Charging: Mitsubishi, GreenPower, ZM Trucks, Renewable Real Estate, Noodoe, Gravity, Infineon, and Visteon Make Headlines
In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation is making significant strides with its latest initiative. The Japanese automaker, in partnership with battery swapping technology provider Ample and logistics giant Yamato Transport, is launching a multi-year pilot project aimed at revolutionizing last-mile deliveries in Tokyo.
The ambitious project, set to commence in September 2025, will see over 150 battery-swappable electric commercial vehicles, including Mitsubishi's Minicab EV and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation's eCanter light-duty truck, roaming the streets of Tokyo.
Each vehicle will be equipped with a modular battery swap system, operated by Ample, which promises to change a fully charged battery in under five minutes. The stations, powered by renewable energy, will be strategically placed across the city, aiming to improve charging efficiency and potentially provide grid services in the future.
While Mitsubishi's battery swap pilot is making headlines, other companies in the EV sector are also making significant strides. GreenPower Motor Company, for instance, has delivered three all-electric Type D BEAST school buses to the Grant County School District in West Virginia, funded by the EPA's Clean School Bus Program (Round 2).
Meanwhile, ZM Trucks, in partnership with The Merlin Group, is supporting large, multi-state fleets in transitioning from internal combustion engine vehicles to battery electric vehicles. Renewable Properties, on the other hand, is expanding its renewable energy portfolio with several solar projects in California, aiming to generate enough clean power to support over 3,300 homes annually and offset more than 18,000 tons of CO2.
However, at present, there are no publicly announced joint projects or collaborations involving GreenPower, ZM Trucks, Renewable Properties, Noodoe, Gravity, Infineon, or Visteon, or any of these companies with Mitsubishi or Ample.
The battery swapping market is projected to grow rapidly, with companies like Ample and CATL leading global expansion. The market is expected to reach $22.7 billion by 2035, reflecting strong industry momentum towards alternative charging solutions. With Mitsubishi's latest initiative, the company is undoubtedly playing a key role in shaping the future of EV charging and battery technology.
*Sources: [1], [2], [3], [4]*
*Note: [1] - Mitsubishi press release, [2] - Ample press release, [3] - GreenPower press release, [4] - Global Battery Swapping Market Report*
- The battery-swapping market, led by companies like Ample and CATL, is projected to grow rapidly, reaching $22.7 billion by 2035, indicating a significant shift towards alternative charging solutions in the environmental-science and technology sectors.
- In addition to Mitsubishi, other companies such as GreenPower and ZM Trucks are also making advancements in the electric vehicle industry, with GreenPower delivering electric school buses and ZM Trucks supporting large fleets in transitioning to battery electric vehicles.
- At the intersection of finance and environmental-science, renewable Properties is expanding its renewable energy portfolio to generate clean power for thousands of homes and offset significant CO2 emissions.
- Mitsubishi's partnership with Ample and Yamato Transport to launch a pilot project for battery-swappable electric commercial vehicles in Tokyo signifies the automotive industry's role in addressing climate-change concerns, as the project aims to revolutionize last-mile deliveries and improve energy efficiency.
