Companies ghosted me. Others dropped insane quotes. All I wanted was a 14-50 outlet in my garage.
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DC metering for EV charging: LEM’s approach to sensor integration and compliance
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 to offer 500 kW public EV charging at eight sites in Greater Los Angeles
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…
Electric truck manufacturer Bollinger Motors faces financial troubles
The American electric truck manufacturer Bollinger Motors, known for its edgy and robust electric trucks, is on the verge of insolvency. A US federal judge has ordered the company to be placed in receivership. Read more…
Elon Musk hires another Tesla board member to cash checks and let him destroy the brand
Tesla has hired a new board member with no automotive background, but that’s not a problem as the main responsibility of Tesla’s board members these days is to sell stocks and let Elon Musk destroy the brand. Read more…
Mazda’s $20,000 EZ-6 electric sedan is getting a sporty upgrade
Wait, Mazda sells an EV for less than $20,000? The EZ-6 is sold in China but will launch in Europe and other global markets later this year. With overseas deliveries kicking off, Mazda unveiled a sporty new EZ-6 edition that’s actually pretty sleek. Will it arrive overseas. Read more…
This Dodge Charger Daytona Vs Tesla Model 3 Race Isn’t Even Close
The two cars are separated by $30,000 in price and 2,000 pounds in weight. Read more…
‘Arrogance’: How U.S. Battery Inventions Supercharged China’s EVs
We also discuss Nissan’s radical plan for a turnaround and Tesla’s request to Panasonic to increase U.S battery production. Read more…
Renault to release electric AWD off-road variant of the Renault 4
Renault will reveal an off-road show car based on the Renault 4 E-Tech Electric on the sidelines of the French Open. Compared to the production model, the small off-roader features a second engine on the rear axle and more ground clearance. Read more…
Volvo Trucks begins Australian production, receives first order
Just as Volvo kicks off production at its facility in Brisbane, it has also received an order for 30 new electric trucks from logistics company Linfox. It’s reportedly the largest ever single order of electric trucks made to date in Australia. Read more…
Berlin battery institute BAM to develop solid-state sodium batteries
Researchers at the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) have developed a new approach to make solid-state batteries more powerful and suitable for everyday use. A liquid alkali metal anode plays a key role here. Read more…
US testing organisation UL Solutions opens battery testing laboratory in Aachen
The facility, known as the ‘Europe Advanced Battery Testing Laboratory’, tests batteries for electric vehicles and large energy storage systems. The company is thus expanding its testing capacities in the field of battery technology and its presence in Europe. Read more…
Nio launches updated ES6, EC6 with unchanged prices and upgraded features
The updated ES6 and EC6 come with many feature upgrades and a switch to Nio’s in-house developed Shenji smart driving chip.
Deliveries of the updated ES6 and EC6 will begin on May 20.
The new Toyota bZ is getting an off-road version called bZ Woodland
Toyota is announcing a new vehicle every other day for the last week or so. After the unveiling of the 2026 Toyota bZ and the 2026 C-HR EV, the company is now revealing the off-road version of the former – bZ Woodland, which is basically a twin brother of the Subaru Trailseeker EV. Toyota bZ Woodland The bZ Woodland offers… Read more…
What The EV Tax Credit Repeal Really Means
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss the looming demise of the EV tax credit, GM’s cheaper batteries and new Toyota’s new EVs. Read more…
British Columbia pauses EV rebate programme
British Columbia is pausing its incentive programme for zero-emission vehicles (ZEV), which offers rebates of between CAD $500 to $4,000 for local customers who purchase or lease an appropriate electric car or plug-in hybrid. Read more…
Despite ongoing war in Ukraine, is Hyundai positioning for return to Russia
Despite pulling out of the Russian market in a response to that nation’s invasion of Ukraine, new trademark filings and a buyback option on its shuttered factory are raising eyebrows. Is Hyundai headed for a Russian return. Read more…
DLL becomes majority shareholder of Iveco subsidiary GATE
The financial service provider DLL intends to acquire a 51 per cent majority stake in Iveco subsidiary GATE, which specialises in rental solutions for low-emission and zero-emission vehicles. The Iveco Group has announced that it will retain 49 per cent of the share capital. Read more…
LiDAR maker Hesai makes confidential filing for HK listing, report says
Hesai is the second Chinese company after Pony AI to be reported this month to have confidentially filed for a Hong Kong listing.
Hesai is working with banks to plan a potential offering that may take place this year.
Stagecoach announces first fully electric bus fleet and depot
UK bus company Stagecoach has just announced plans for its first fully electric fleet and depot in the town of Stockton-on-Tees. The Stockton depot will add a number of Yutong EVs to its fleet, including E12s and the company’s first Yutong double-decker bus. Read more…
