Despite industry headwinds, the “Charging 2.0” era is here. And it could mean thousands more EV charging ports by year’s end than 2024. Read more…
Customized EV connectors: ENNOVI’s approach to automotive interconnects
In the rapidly evolving automotive landscape, electrification is reshaping the industry, driving companies like ENNOVI to innovate specialized solutions. Charged recently chatted with ENNOVI’s team—CEO Stefan Rustler, Managing Director Michael Meckl and Product Manager Till Wagner—to learn more about its approach to automotive interconnects. Founded just over a year ago, yet built on a foundation… Read more…
BYD is now saying the EV price war is ‘not sustainable,’ yet it’s still slashing prices
The price war on electric cars in China is quickly getting out of control. BYD’s executive president, Stella Li, is saying the EV price war, which it essentially created, is “not sustainable” anymore. Read more…
Report shows how republican attacks on EVs will kill 2 million US jobs
The republican budget bill which cuts domestic manufacturing credits and adds trillions of dollars to the national debt in order to channel money to US elites will put 2 million jobs at risk, according to a new report by BlueGreen Alliance. Read more…
Chevy closes in on Tesla with the Equinox and Blazer EVs ‘right in the heart of the market’
Chevy is narrowing the gap with Tesla in the US, thanks to its new Equinox and Blazer EVs. After outselling Ford, Chevy is now the fastest-growing EV brand in the US. Read more…
AMPECO and i-charging partner to deliver NTEP/CTEP-compliant DC charging in the US
EV charging management software provider AMPECO (see our interview with CEO Orlin Radev) has partnered with i-charging, a manufacturer of DC charging hardware, to deliver a fully NTEP/CTEP-compliant EV charging solution. The California Type Evaluation Program and National Type Evaluation Program require EV Charge Point Operators (CPOs) to provide customers with accurate information about the… Read more…
Nexperia offers automotive planar Schottky diodes in space-saving CFP2-HP packaging
Dutch semiconductor company Nexperia is now offering a portfolio of 16 new low VF optimized planar Schottky diodes in CFP2-HP packaging. The portfolio includes eight industrial (e.g. PMEG6010EXD), as well as eight automotive AEC-Q101 qualified (e.g. PMEG4010EXD-Q) products. The release supports the growing trend for manufacturers to replace devices in SMA/B/C type packaging with smaller… Read more…
This Slick $3,500 Electric Bike Is More High-Tech Than Many EVs
The Infinite Machine Olto is what an e-bike from Tesla, Rivian or Apple might look like—even with over-the-air firmware updates. Read more…
Peugeot beats Volkswagen to the punch with new E-208 GTI electric hot hatch
For a few years now, Volkswagen has teased the world with the promise of an electric GTI, a battery-powered heir to its legendary hot hatch throne. But while the German auto giant was busy making promises, its French rival, Peugeot, was busy building. In a surprise move at the Le Mans 24 Hours race, Peugeot pulled the covers off the… Read more…
Toyota’s new $15K electric SUV is already the best-selling foreign EV in China
Toyota’s new electric SUV is already off to a strong start. Starting at about $15,000 in China, Toyota’s new bZ3X electric SUV was the best-selling EV among foreign brands in China last month. Read more…
U.S. EV Sales Slowed For The First Time In April. Here’s Why
We also discuss why thousands of American jobs in Republican states are on the line and how the rest of the world is running away with EVs. Read more…
This Legendary Hot Hatchback Returns As An EV
The Peugeot 205 GTI was a performance icon. Now its modern successor is here, trading a turbocharged engine for batteries. Read more…
ABB acquires BrightLoop to expand its off-highway vehicle and marine electrification business
Switzerland-headquartered electrical engineering firm ABB has agreed to acquire French power electronics firm BrightLoop to accelerate its electrification strategy for industrial off-highway vehicles and marine vessels. The acquisition will expand ABB’s capabilities in delivering compact, rugged and intelligent power conversion systems tailored for construction and mining equipment, electric ferries and offshore vessels. BrightLoop offers a… Read more…
Ampcera launches nano-sulfide solid electrolytes, starts shipments to solid-state battery makers
US-based solid-state battery materials developer Ampcera has launched its new nano-sulfide solid electrolyte powders for all-solid-state batteries and has started global shipments to customers. Ampcera’s nano-sulfide powders feature high ionic conductivity and super-fine particle sizes in the hundreds of nanometers, addressing a bottleneck in solid-state battery development and manufacturing. The powders enable higher energy density… Read more…
Peugeot E-208 GTi: Peugeot brings the ‘Hot Hatch’ into the electric age
The Renault 5 has an Alpine offshoot and VW has announced a GTI version for its ID.2 even before the market launch – sporty small cars are still an image driver. The electric cars from the Stellantis Group were not previously known for high performance and driving pleasure. Peugeot now wants to change that with the E-208 GTi. Read more…
E-bike specialist VanMoof makes a comeback with the S6 series
The now insolvent e-bike manufacturer VanMoof is launching its first models under the management of McLaren Applied: the S6 and S6 Open e-bikes are available for €3,298 – and can be reserved now. Read more…
HCM City to electrify 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles
HCM City in Vietnam has announced plans to convert approximately 400,000 ride-hailing motorcycles to electric vehicles. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to reduce emissions, expand charging infrastructure, and modernise urban transport through regulatory reform and public-private cooperation. Read more…
Eaton and AMP IT launch ‘Charging-as-a-Service’ in Switzerland
Irish energy management specialist Eaton and Swiss company AMP IT have partnered to offer a comprehensive electric vehicle charging solution for building owners in Switzerland. The model, called ‘Charging-as-a-Service’, combines solar energy and battery storage with intelligent control systems. Read more…
The 2026 Rivian R1S And R1T Will Be Slightly More Expensive
We still have to wait a little longer to find out the specs for the new model year, though. Read more…
The Trump-Musk Feud Comes Right At Tesla’s Big ‘What’s Next’ Moment
Tesla CEO Elon Musk picks a very big fight ahead of a very big moment for the company. Plus: Why we’re impressed by the Hyundai Ioniq 9. Read more…
