Skymark Refuelers introduces 7,000-gallon electric aircraft refueler

Skymark Refuelers has announced the debut of what it said is the largest electric aircraft refueler in the US, the EV Refueler.

The 7,000-gallon (26,498-liter) vehicle is designed to support sustainable fueling operations.

The EV Refueler “marks a step forward in the electrification of airport ground support equipment,” the company said.

The launch customer for the refueler will be Clay Lacy Aviation, supported by World Fuel Services. The three companies say the initiative reflects a collaborative effort to advance decarbonization and modernize ground fueling infrastructure across US airports.

The EV’s livery prominently features the Clay Lacy Aviation logo and a Sustainable Aviation Fuel label featuring traditional blue and green aviation fuel colors, given that SAF does not have its own universal color or symbol.

The new EV refueler combines an electric drivetrain with a 7,000-gallon fuel capacity. It features a PTO shaft-driven pump designed to ensure reliable and efficient fuel transfer and is fully compliant with National Fire Protection Agency standards. A thermal management system protects vehicle performance and extends component life, Skymark said.

In addition, standard smart monitoring and built-in safety systems offer enhanced visibility, control and operator confidence.

“Since establishing our sustainability program in 2019, we have continually sought new ways to drive the industry forward and support our company’s environmental goals,” said Doug Wilson, Chief Business Officer for Clay Lacy Aviation FBOs. “This impressively engineered refueler sets a new standard in all-electric ground service equipment and allows us to best serve our clients while being a good neighbor to the communities surrounding our airports.”

Source: Skymark Refuelers

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LibertyStream commissions lithium refinery in Texas

Canadian lithium extraction technology company LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners has started commissioning its lithium carbonate refining unit in Texas and has received a grant of $500,000 with its partner Wellspring Hydro from the State of North Dakota to support production.

LibertyStream aims to build a vertically integrated supply chain for high-purity lithium carbonate sourced from its field operations in Texas and planned sites in North Dakota.

The company has installed the field unit for the refinery, which it purchased in July 2025. Once operational, the refining unit will have the capacity to produce up to 10 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate that will meet the technical specifications of industrial-grade and battery-grade applications, the company said.

LibertyStream recently said its Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology has processed more than 250,000 barrels of Permian Basin brine at its Texas field unit. The company will make bulk samples from the Texas field site available to prospective customers for qualification and offtake discussions.

The grant is part of a larger drawdown from funding awarded to Wellspring from the North Dakota Industrial Commission through the Clean Sustainable Energy Authority Program and the Renewable Energy Program. The funds are intended to advance regional lithium production capabilities in the state and accelerate the commercialization of high-purity lithium for energy storage applications.

The companies will use the grant to complete the next step of commercialization, including site-specific lithium extraction qualification and associated third-party testing. This will center on lithium refining validation and sample creation to demonstrate the ability to meet customers’ requirements for quality and quantity of lithium carbonate. The primary focus of the validation will be to supply a battery cell manufacturing facility in North Dakota. The validation work will be performed with the University of North Dakota and cathode cell manufacturers.

“We remain on schedule to initiate commercial lithium carbonate production with the installation of our Refining Unit in Texas,” said Alex Wylie, President and CEO of LibertyStream. “We’re also honored to receive continued support from the State of North Dakota, which enables us to expand our refining capabilities and advance in-state lithium carbonate production to support future battery cell manufacturing.”

Source: LibertyStream

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Niron Magnetics receives $10-million grant for US permanent magnet facility

US-based magnet manufacturer Niron Magnetics has been awarded a $10-million grant from the Minnesota Forward Fund to support the construction of its production site for iron nitride-based rare earth-free permanent magnets in Sartell, Minnesota.

The financing will help the company advance the development of Plant 1, a 190,000-square-foot facility.

Construction of the plant, located on property owned by the former Verso Paper Mill site, is scheduled to begin before the end of this year, and operations are expected to commence in early 2027.

Niron Magnetics’ iron nitride-based magnets offer an alternative to traditional rare-earth permanent magnets, which are primarily manufactured overseas through supply chains vulnerable to geopolitical disruption. The magnets are produced using abundant materials like iron and nitrogen, eliminating dependence on rare earth elements while delivering the level of magnetic performance required for applications like EVs, industrial motors and defense equipment, as well as data centers and consumer electronics.

The Minnesota Forward Fund, administered by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), provides grants and loans to businesses making substantial private capital investments in new industries. The award builds upon the $2-million grant the City of Sartell received from DEED’s Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program in June 2025 to support street and utility construction for the facility.

“The Minnesota Forward Fund award is instrumental in helping us scale our innovative magnet technology and establish Minnesota as the global hub for sustainable permanent magnet manufacturing,” said Jonathan Rowntree, CEO of Niron Magnetics.

Source: Niron Magnetics

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WattEV’s new Solid-State Transformer improves power conversion for heavy-duty electric truck charging

WattEV currently operates five truck charging depots in California, and has another 15 sites under development. The company is keen on the new Megawatt Charging System standard for heavy-duty EVs.

Now WattEV has introduced a new compact medium-voltage power conversion system (MV-PCS) designed to accelerate deployment of MCS fast chargers.

WattEV’s Solid-State Transformer (SST) was developed as a replacement for step-down transformers, switchgear and low-voltage rectifiers. The new system is designed for convenient installation on service islands between pass-through lanes offering megawatt charging to MCS-capable trucks.

As WattEV explains, unlike conventional 480-volt systems, the MV-PCS’s integrated design significantly reduces installation costs by having the utility medium-voltage line at 12 kV to 15 kV split via junction boxes and connected directly into the liquid-cooled SST cabinet.

“As fleets work toward MCS deployment, complex equipment stacks and supply chain issues along with tariffs become real constraints,” said Salim Youssefzadeh, CEO and co-founder of WattEV. “The SST is designed to bring MCS to heavy-duty depots faster and more cost effectively.”

WattEV says its new SST can speed up site development and reduce installation and maintenance costs by replacing multiple pieces of equipment with a single integrated system. It enables direct conversion from 12 kV-15 kV to DC with variable voltage and current at 1.2 MW to 3.8 MW.

WattEV has completed its proprietary SST design and expects production-ready units to be available in 2026.

Source: WattEV

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Cruise terminal complex at Port of Miami to add 50 EV charging stations

Fisk Electric, a subsidiary of civil, building and specialty construction company Tutor Perini, has been awarded an electrical services contract for the Cruise Terminal G Complex at the Port of Miami. The contract value is approximately $43.4 million.

The scope of work includes a new electrical vault to support electrical distribution switchboards for Terminal G, installation of new conduits to ensure primary and emergency power supply, as well as new main switchgear, automatic transfer switches, switchboards and panelboards.

The Terminal G parking garage will incorporate 50 EV charging stations, and the new infrastructure will be capable of accommodating up to 430 more chargers in the future.

The project also includes supplying power to the existing chillers and fire pump at Terminal F, the replacement of the current 2,000 KW generator in the Central Utility Plant, and procurement and installation of three additional generators with emergency paralleling switchgear to provide a reliable backup power source.

Work has begun, and “substantial completion” is anticipated in November 2027.

Source: Tutor Perini

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NEO Performance Materials opens permanent magnet facility in Europe

Canada-based NEO Performance Materials has officially opened its new permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Narva, Estonia, which started operation in May.

The facility, which was co-funded by the European Union’s Just Transition Fund and completed in 500 days, is producing and shipping qualification sample magnets to meet contract obligations for automotive platforms. It has secured contracts for traction motor magnets and has expanded its product offerings as demand for local supply chains has increased.

The facility is projected to produce 2,000 metric tonnes of magnets annually in its 1A phase and scale to over 5,000 metric tonnes in Phase 1B.

In September, NEO extended its strategic partnership with German engineering and technology company Robert Bosch through an agreement that reserves annual magnet production capacity for Bosch, ensuring a stable supply chain for the company.

Through its bonded magnetic materials business, NEO has been a long-term designer and supplier of rare-earth magnetic products for EV and plug-in hybrid traction motors, including heavy-rare-earth-free magnetic powder used in EV motors as well as other automotive and industrial applications.

Source: Neo Performance Materials

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Webinar: Inside EV safety—industrial CT insights into EV battery reliability

Batteries are at the heart of the EV revolution, but they also pose unique safety and reliability challenges. Overcharging, thermal stress, and hidden manufacturing defects can lead to serious risks that are difficult to detect with conventional methods.

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Whether you’re working in R&D, quality assurance, or safety testing, you’ll gain practical insights into how CT technology gives engineers the visibility they need to build safer, more reliable EV batteries.

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