The Hidden Cost in Li-ion Batteries: Warranties Explained in 5 Questions
A Li-ion forklift battery warranty is not paperwork. It’s protection. And it’s often the only thing standing between a smart…
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Our static power systems extend the life and reach of our technology, giving motive batteries a second and third life through circular repurposing, while also introducing purpose-built energy storage designed for stationary applications.
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maxwell+spark engineers rugged, lithium-ion battery solutions that eliminate fossil fuels in industrial mobility systems — futureproofing your business with innovation built for the toughest environments.
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Latest Updates
maxwell+spark Closes $15M Series B Round with Klima, Chevron Technology Ventures and Idemitsu
Building a lithium-ion–based industrial battery ecosystem to replace diesel and lead-acid across forklifts, transport refrigeration, and backup power. Rotterdam, Netherlands…
From the First to the Future: The Origins of Battery-Electric Transport Refrigeration
Long before electric cooling became an industry focus, maxwell+spark had already engineered and deployed the world’s first battery-powered transport refrigeration…
maxwell+spark Secures €9 Million Investment from Alantra’s Energy Transition Fund, Klima in First Series B Closing
Rotterdam, Netherlands — 4 September 2025 — Lithium-ion green tech company, maxwell+spark, has secured €9 million in growth funding from…
The Silent Impact of Noise Pollution: Why Quiet Matters for People, Nature, and Technology
Have you watched “The Year Earth Changed” – a 2021 nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough that explores how the…
What Drains an Electric TRU Battery Faster Than You Think? (And what you can do about it.)
One of our team members recently hit the road again, accompanying a DLG driver on their route. The TRU reefer…
Electrifying Logistics, Right Here in Rotterdam!
Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming three influential visitors to our production facility in Rotterdam as part of…
2AM, 8 Stops, Zero Emissions: A Cold Chain Story
What’s it REALLY like driving a refrigerated truck powered by our diesel-free advantage.li unit? One of our team members joined…
The LA Fires: A Stark Reminder of Climate Change and the Need for Action
As the skies burn vivid orange over Los Angeles, the recent wildfires’ devastation serves as an undeniable reminder of the…
Your forklifts deserve the best
Why compromise where it matters most?Your forklifts and equipment are built for performance, precision, and reliability. But even the best…
Low Voltage, High Safety: The Future of Transport Refrigeration with the Maxwell+Spark Advantage.li Gen3
Our customers in the transportation refrigeration sector know the challenges of operating in today’s cold chain landscape all too well:…
Engineering a Brighter Future for South Africa’s Youth
While maxwell+spark has grown globally, our roots remain in South Africa – embedded in the soil of the talents, skills,…
(Literally) Going the Extra Mile: After Sales
At maxwell+spark, our After Sales team doesn’t shy away from a challenge. Today we want to share another story from…
After Sales Excellence: Driving Customer Satisfaction at maxwell+spark
Let’s talk about failure! Sometimes things go wrong: machinery breaks, parts need replacing, the best plans go off-track. At maxwell+spark,…