Charging software provider EV Connect has partnered with Massachusetts-headquartered payment orchestration platform BlueSnap to introduce streamlined payment processing services for EV charging. The integration with BlueSnap is available to charge point and charging network operators through EV Connect’s white-label services or its application programming interface (API) platform. The integration is designed to simplify the onboarding… Read more…
BYD shakes up the European market with its own electric van
BYD is presenting at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hanover with a new electric van tailored to the European market. The E-Vali is BYD’s entry into the electric 3.5 and 4.25 tonne truck segment. Read more…
Renault Estafette Concept Previews Quirky Volvo Co-Developed Van
This unusually tall van design study previews a production model planned for launch in 2026. Read more…
Kia shows the vanguard of its electric vans – including a suitable fleet solution
Kia has made its debut in the commercial vehicle segment at the IAA Transportation. In addition to the vehicles, the focus is on networked transport solutions. Kia is presenting telematics specialist Geotab as its first cooperation partner in this field. Read more…
CATL unveils battery for long-haul electric trucks
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL presented a 600 kWh battery for electric heavy-duty trucks at the IAA Transport. It enables a range of up to 500 kilometres and has a lifetime equal to the service life of long-haul trucks. Read more…
VW subsidiaries Elli and VWN combine charging and fleet services
At the IAA Transportation, the Volkswagen brand Elli is presenting the integration of its charging services into the ConnectPro fleet tool developed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN). This should make it easier for B2B customers with electric vehicles in their fleets to access Elli’s charging services. Read more…
Christian Hahn from Hubject: Why roaming is still key to customer experience
Reliability and customer experience are intertwined and key for the EV charging industry, says Hubject CEO Christian Hahn. We spoke to him in Berlin and asked whether or not roaming – Hubject’s core business model – will soon be a thing of the past. Read more…
Opel presents its hydrogen Movano at the IAA
Following the smaller Vivaro model, Opel will also be offering its larger Movano van with a hydrogen fuel cell in the future. The vehicle is expected to have a range of 500 kilometers – significantly more than the battery-electric version. Read more…
Maxus presents electric pickup eTerron 9
The Maxus brand, which belongs to the Chinese SAIC Group, presents the eTerron 9, a fully electric pickup with all-wheel drive as standard for European markets. Read more…
Renault applies its retro approach to new electric van
Renault continues to pursue its nostalgic path and presented the all-electric Estafette van study at the IAA Transportation. The new Renault Master with hydrogen drive can also be seen at the trade fair in Hanover. Read more…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles puts electric van in the spotlight
The new generation of the VW Transporter celebrated its official world premiere at the IAA Transportation. For the first time, the seventh generation of the Transporter will be available with an all-electric drive. It shares the platform with Ford and will come from Turkey. Read more…
The 2025 Chevrolet BrightDrop Is Cheaper Than Rivian’s Electric Van
Formerly known as the BrightDrop Zevo, GM’s battery-powered van is about $5,000 less than Rivian’s delivery EV. Read more…
Dodge Charger Daytona orders are now live with exclusive perks
Dodge unveiled the Charger Daytona EV back in March, and then revealed its pricing in August. Now, it’s time for the next step in the saga of electrifying one of America’s best known and most loved muscle cars. The order books are open. If you place an order before the end of October, you will get an exclusive First Call… Read more…
Renault unveils Estafette’s electric reincarnation
The future of urban logistics has arrived, according to Renault. The company has unveiled the ZFlexEVan concept, a high-tech electric van inspired by the iconic Estafette. This futuristic vehicle, set to go into production in two years, and is the first tangible result of Renault’s partnership with Volvo Trucks under the Flexis banner. The ZFlexEVan’s design borrows cues from the… Read more…
Tesla is pulling heavy financing weaponry in end-of-quarter push
Tesla has pulled the heavy weaponry when it comes to financing to boost sales during its regular end-of-quarter push. Read more…
Pure Italian automotive art: New EV company AEHRA displays Impeto SUV and Estasi sedan
Throughout the history of design, the Italian approach has been consistently characterized by a specific style, one engrained in the DNA of the artisans and their innovations. Indeed, the artistry of Italian design derives directly from the ateliers that existed during the Renaissance, and it is therefore not surprising that Italian designers continue to work… Read more…
REA publishes comprehensive resource for UK fleet electrification
UK trade group REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology), in collaboration with the Energy Saving Trust, has published a new resource that aims to provide UK fleet managers with a detailed roadmap to successfully electrify their fleets. “Electrifying the fleet—a practical resource for fleet managers” describes the savings fleet managers can expect from… Read more…
EMP Metals conducts lithium extraction pilot with Koch and Saltworks
EMP Metals, a Canadian lithium exploration and development company, is conducting a direct lithium extraction (DLE) pilot at its facility in Saskatchewan. The facility has a DLE pilot skid from UK engineering technology firm Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), while Canadian lithium refining systems supplier Saltworks Technologies provided pre- and post-DLE systems and concentrate, refine and… Read more…
Tuesday’s EV engineering webinar schedule: September 17th
This week Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can be accessed on each session’s registration… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz sells stake in carmaker Denza
According to a report published by a Chinese news outlets, BYD has now taken full ownership of Denza, which was setup as a joint venture, with Mercedes-Benz owning half of the shares. Denza was established in 2011 and has since released various car models and more recently, EVs. Its latest model, theDenza Z9 GT is set to debut globally on… Read more…
