There’s a number hidden somewhere on basically every electric bicycle – or pedal bicycle – including the one in your garage. If you haven’t found it yet, you should do it today. Here’s why. Read more…
Vibracoustic develops air springs for premium electric pickup truck
Germany-based Vibracoustic, which specializes in providing systems to reduce automotive noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), has engineered components to enhance the driving comfort and experience of a premium electric pickup truck. The company has developed air springs as well as integrated jounce bumpers and top-mount isolator elements to limit discomfort in the cabin when driving… Read more…
CATL’s first 100-second swappable EV batteries debut, proving how far ahead China is
The first vehicles with CATL’s new ultra-fast swappable EV batteries are now being delivered in China. CATL’s new “Choco-SEB” battery pack can be swapped in 100 seconds, making it just as quick as filling up at a gas station. The new EV features ultra-fast charging and starts at under $24,000 as China widens its lead on the global auto industry. Read more…
Navee ST3 Pro e-scooter with quad suspension at new $850 low, ECOVACS A2500 RTK robot mower $1,500 low, Lectric, more
Just because Memorial Day is over, doesn’t mean the savings are slowing down on eco-friendly tech, and today’s Green Deals feature a mix of new and ongoing discounts at some of the best prices of the season. Headlining today is Navee’s newly launched Father’s Day Sale with up to $264 in savings on its two latest e-scooter series, which includes the new flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter with a damping arm suspension system, Apple Find My, and plenty more down at an $850 low, along with some free gear too. Next, we have ECOVACS’ new Goat A2500 RTK Robot Lawn Mower returning to its $1,500 low for the second time, as well as Lectric’s XP Lite 2.0 Long-Range e-bikes with $404 free bundled gear starting from $999. Lastly, we spotted EcoFlow’s DELTA 2 Smart Extra Battery dropping back to its $429 low. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals and ongoing Memorial Day EV sales in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s ongoing increased savings on the Ride1Up Portola e-bike, and more – and don’t forget to browse our Memorial Day EV hub for the hangover savings while they last. Read more…
Providing second lives for fleet EV batteries
Zenobe’s stationary storage business complements its turnkey EV offering for fleets. Here at Charged, we’ve covered a lot of companies that provide fleet electrification services. However, we’re far from done writing about them (and readers, I hope you aren’t tired of reading about them), because each one seems to have its own unique set of… Read more…
Another way electric cars clean the air: study says brake dust reduced by 83%
A new study is out which quantifies just how much EVs help not just in cutting harmful exhaust emissions, but also cutting other types of pollution that come from personal vehicles. But of course, public transport, biking and walking are even better. Read more…
Tesla Is Getting Absolutely Creamed In Europe
EV sales are up in Europe. Why are Tesla’s down by nearly 50%? Read more…
VW hesitates with relocation of Born production to Wolfsburg
Volkswagen’s planned relocation of the production of the VW ID.3 and Cupra Born from Zwickau to Wolfsburg is apparently already partially shaky again. There are apparently internal discussions about continuing to build at least the Cupra compact car in Saxony. Read more…
Daimler Buses unveil eCitaro with NMC4 batteries
Daimler Buses has just premiered the new Mercedes-Benz eCitaro with a fourth generation NMC battery. The company states that all variants of the eCitaro will receive these batteries from 2026. Read more…
Europe’s largest H2 refuelling station opens in Düsseldorf
H2 Mobility has opened its previously-announced high-performance hydrogen filling station in Düsseldorf. With a daily capacity of up to five tonnes, it is said to be the most powerful hydrogen filling station in Europe. Read more…
European Council approves softened CO2 targets
The softening of the CO2 fleet targets for 2025, which was nodded through by the EU Parliament almost three weeks ago, has also cleared the final hurdle. In a final step, the Council has now also officially given its approval. Read more…
Opel presents off-road Frontera
Opel wants to use the XS Carnight tuning event at Lake Wörthersee to present a special version of the new Opel Frontera: This is called ‘Gravel’ and is intended to show what an adventurer version of the electric SUV could look like. Read more…
Spain to build HPC charging network on motorways
The Spanish Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced plans to install eight new fast charging stations along major highways. The first locations will be in Asturias, Barcelona, Cantabria, Córdoba, Cuenca, Madrid, Valencia and Zaragoza. Read more…
Volkswagen’s New Electric Plan Just Hit A Crucial Milestone
Plus, Volvo is slashing 3,000 jobs while pointing at tariffs and China warns that BYD’s 30% price cuts mean bad things are ahead. Read more…
The New Volvo XC70 Is A Big-Battery Plug-In Hybrid
This new PHEV-only SUV sits between the XC60 and XC90, offering up to 112 miles of electric range. Read more…
dSPACE expands its SCALEXIO real-time testing platform
Germany-based dSPACE, a provider of automotive simulation and validation systems, is expanding its SCALEXIO real-time platform for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) applications by adding the new SCALEXIO FSX product line. SCALEXIO HIL systems are designed to validate real-time applications in the automotive, aerospace and industrial sectors. SCALEXIO FSX completes the SCALEXIO product family and enables improved electrical… Read more…
Leap and ChargeScape envision a nationwide EV virtual power plant
Leap, a platform for building and scaling virtual power plants (VPPs), and ChargeScape, a joint venture of Ford, Honda, BMW and Nissan that provides managed charging to EV owners, have announced a new partnership to accelerate EV participation in grid services programs. Together, the companies aim to build “the nation’s largest EV virtual power plant.”… Read more…
Rivian R2 ventures into real-world testing
Rivian is pushing its upcoming R2 model into the crucial phase of real-world validation. The production-intent electric SUVs are hitting the pavement and rugged trails, and they are doing so under some of the most creative camouflage wraps seen in the automotive world. The unique designs adorning these R2 test vehicles are far from your typical spy-shot fare of black… Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) keeps getting worse in Europe despite electric car sales surging
Tesla’s (TSLA) situation in Europe continues to deteriorate, despite electric car sales surging and the new Model Y now being available. Read more…
Kia announces 2026 EV9 pricing with discounts on multiple trims
Kia has posted details of its 2026 model year EV9 SUV, including updated pricing. Most of the EV9’s third model year carries over from the 2025 version, but there are some cool new customizations and configurations. Additionally, several of the 2026 trims of the Kia EV9 are priced at their lowest to date. Read more…
