The Ethics of Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion technology stands at the intersection of progress and pollution. This is a tricky line to navigate, and at maxwell+spark we feel it is important
Lithium-ion technology stands at the intersection of progress and pollution. This is a tricky line to navigate, and at maxwell+spark we feel it is important
Innovation, quality and safety have always been foundational factors in the design and manufacture of maxwell+spark’s LiFePo4 batteries. With the groundbreaking attainment of UL 2580
While we might be growing all over the globe, our roots are firmly planted in South Africa. As a result, we are proud to have
Our first Vodacom HSBC was installed on 29 September, just South of Durban, and marks another successful maxwell+spark solution to an engineering challenge. In South
We are proud to announce a co-funded project of € 2,5 million between maxwell+spark and the Just Transition Fund (JTF) Rijnmond for the development and
In today’s world, the demand for cleaner and more efficient energy solutions is growing at an unprecedented rate. Industries are seeking ways to reduce their
There is a difficult question that needs to be asked when talking about sustainability and cutting carbon emissions, especially in developing countries like South Africa.
Problems such as how to secure batteries at Vodacom cell phone tower sites across South Africa. Last week we welcomed a delegation from Vodacom, including
Amidst summer’s distraction of ice-cream, cooling off in whatever expanse of water is available and the busy whir of fans, something happened this week. According
As the demand for clean energy solutions continues to grow, innovations and advancements in battery technology become central to how we shift to greener options
Contributing actively to the green energy transition in the refrigerated food and logistics industry is a goal shared by maxwell+spark and Rabobank, Netherlands. A new credit
From frozen peas to ice-cream, to dairy and fresh vegetables, the cold chain ensures that products reach their destination in the same condition that they
This is a really important topic to be talking about. At the current growth rate of the lithium-ion battery market, global mining operations will not
With Rotterdam’s plan for Zero Emission Zones there comes a new challenge for logistics companies, but also cleaner, healthier air for the city’s inhabitants. From
Did you know that we also make static power and battery security systems for the telecommunications industry? At maxwell+spark we are all about intelligent lithium-ion
Introducing our product feature series – because we are really proud of our engineering! First up: our diesel-free transport refrigeration system for trailers and rigid
As the demand for lithium has grown due to the move to electric vehicles and other green transport solutions, a pressing question has emerged: can
Next up in our product feature series is motive.li! Motive.li is maxwell+spark’s industry-leading lithium-ion battery solution for forklifts, tow tractors, ground support and other materials handling equipment. It allows
We are very excited to have been part of this year’s IAA Transportation trade show in Hannover, Germany. With the focus on discovering fossil-free and
maxwell+spark got the opportunity to attend the Rotterdam Partners Red Carpet Dinner at Kunsthal Rotterdam, where Mayor Aboutaleb welcomed us as part of a number of international companies who
Did you know that 21 September is World Zero-emissions Day? It is used to create awareness around daily gas and particulate emissions from our use
Efficiency, reliability and safety are qualities that are essential for batteries in both the consumer and industrial space. Since the increase of lithium-ion battery penetration
Rotterdam, 20 July 2022 An innovative 9-month collaboration between equipment service provider TIP Trailer Services, global consumer goods company Unilever, transport company Daily Logistics Group
As of April 2022, maxwell+spark Netherlands, has a new home in Rotterdam. The premises consists of office and warehouse space and is the company’s first footstep
As of the 1 June 2022 companies can apply to the Dutch government for a purchase subsidy to close the gap between the cost of
Written by Nicole Rimensberger We have seen photos of polar bears hunting on land devoid of ice – shown as insignificant white flecks against black rock.
Written by Nicole Rimensberger In the wake of the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26), the Glasgow Climate Pact emerges, after weeks of
Amsterdam, 29.09.2021: Businesses pilot breakthrough innovation in temperature-controlled transport Four companies have collaborated for a nine-month pilot in the Netherlands, which will see diesel refrigeration
Outside a cold store an abandoned forklift is angled crookedly into the road. The body is scratched and dented, the seat up, a tangle of
LEIDEN, 20th SEPTEMBER 2021: Fairtree Elevant Ventures, a European growth equity fund based in the Netherlands, has announced its investment into Maxwell and Spark, a green energy