John Deere Power Systems used its presence at the 2025 bauma trade show in Munich to usher in what it termed “a new era in power.” The new adage means “developing technologies that not only meet today’s needs but also anticipate the challenges our industry will face in the years to come,” said Nick Block,… Read more…

Pando Electric, a provider of multifamily EV charging solutions, has formed a strategic partnership with homeowners’ association management company Associa. Pando will be a preferred EV charging vendor for Associa’s managed communities, which serve over 7.5 million homeowners in the US. The first project for the new partners: Pando Electric will install 48 new EV… Read more…

Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology has offered Ascend Elements up to 1.22 billion Polish złoty ($320 million US) to support construction of a precursor cathode active material (pCAM) manufacturing facility in the country. pCAM is a high-value, precisely engineered material used in the manufacture of lithium-ion batteries. Ascend Elements plans to commercialize its… Read more…

Charged recently spoke with Mathieu Béguin, North America Regional Product Manager at LEM, to explore the company’s advancements in EV charging infrastructure—specifically in DC metering technology. LEM, a global provider of current and voltage sensors, has developed an integrated solution that spans DC charging stations from 50 kW to 400 kW. The system includes precise… Read more…

Gravity, an EVSE hardware and software developer and EV charging site operator, plans to deploy a network of eight public charging sites across greater Los Angeles, offering charging power of up to 500 kW—a blazing-fast rate that only a few of the latest EV models can take advantage of. The sites will be located in… Read more…

Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has delivered its first eHydraulic Power Module to global crane manufacturer SANY. SANY will use the module to electrify a 200-tonne lattice-boom crawler crane. SANY launched the electric crane earlier this year. The company is working to develop fully electric versions of its higher-capacity crawler cranes, having previously electrified its… Read more…

Kitu Systems, a provider of solutions for EV charging and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management, has launched a new EV charge management software product. Expedition CMS is designed to provide user-friendly web-based and mobile applications for both site owners and vehicle drivers. Expedition CMS supports a complete range of charging solutions, from Level 2 residential… Read more…

NorCal Logistics, a woman-owned FedEx contractor and pick-up and delivery service provider in Northern California, has taken a first step towards electrifying its truck fleet, ordering five electric Class 6 step vans from California-based Motiv Electric Trucks. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv produces a range of electric vehicles,… Read more…

The Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of motion and control tech specialist Parker Hannifin has launched a new thermally conductive structural adhesive specifically designed to enhance thermal management, structural integrity and product efficiency in EV battery packs. The new CoolTherm TC-850 adhesive is formulated to address common challenges such as poor heat dissipation, long curing… Read more…

The Assembly and Protection Solutions Division of motion and control tech specialist Parker Hannifin has launched a new thermally conductive structural adhesive specifically designed to enhance thermal management, structural integrity and product efficiency in EV battery packs. The new CoolTherm TC-850 adhesive is formulated to address common challenges such as poor heat dissipation, long curing… Read more…

Arc Boat Company, a firm aiming to electrify the marine industry, is moving into the commercial sector and will now convert internal combustion engine-powered boats into electrically-powered ones. The first customer for this service is the Port of Los Angeles, which will see one of its 26-foot (7.9-meter) tugboats electrified with Arc’s electric powertrain and… Read more…

Arc Boat Company, a firm aiming to electrify the marine industry, is moving into the commercial sector and will now convert internal combustion engine-powered boats into electrically-powered ones. The first customer for this service is the Port of Los Angeles, which will see one of its 26-foot (7.9-meter) tugboats electrified with Arc’s electric powertrain and… Read more…

GM and its battery partner LG Energy Solution have introduced a new type of battery cell that they say will enable EVs with “an attractive combination of long range and low cost.” The GM/LG joint venture Ultium Cells aims to start commercial production of LMR (lithium-manganese-rich) prismatic cells in the US in 2028, and GM… Read more…

SolarEdge has added a new EV charging system to its ecosystem of commercial-scale solar and storage solutions. The new system includes a new EV charger for businesses, powered and controlled by an energy management system that the company introduced following the acquisition of Wevo Energy last year. The new charger features a sleek, compact design,… Read more…

U POWER Tech showcased its lineup of urban logistics and specialty EV platforms at the recent ACT Expo. Established in 2021 in Shanghai and Silicon Valley, U POWER Tech specializes in “smart EV solutions built on skateboard chassis technology.” At ACT, U POWER introduced three purpose-built products. The UP Van is billed as “the world’s… Read more…

Grid modernization and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) firm Nuvve has launched its subscription-based battery-as-a-service (BaaS) offering to support electric cooperatives and other load-serving entities in strengthening grid performance, managing peak demand and cutting infrastructure costs. Nuvve expects to start initial deployments in late 2025. It is in project development and partnership discussions in multiple regions and utility… Read more…

Italy-based Flash Battery, which specializes in manufacturing high-performance lithium batteries for EV and industrial applications has inaugurated a new €6-million automated laser welding assembly line. The production line has an annual capacity of 90,000 modules and is capable of handling 13 different configurations with changeover times of just a few minutes. The move strengthens in-house… Read more…

German chemical manufacturer BASF has expanded its manufacturing capabilities in the US to include the production of Licity anode binders for EV batteries. With this new production capability, BASF now offers its Licity portfolio across all regions. The company said it anticipates access to local supply of raw materials as well as global availability to… Read more…

Q&A with TE Connectivity’s Helio Wu and Pradeep Moorthy A vehicle has always been more than an engine and a set of wheels. Lights, windshield wipers, heaters—these have been essential equipment since the days of hood ornaments, and over the years more and more accessories have come to be seen as indispensable. Power windows, power… Read more…

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