Lee Zeldin, titular head of the Environmental “Protection” Agency, officially announced several efforts to harm Americans’ health, increase their fuel costs by tens of billions of dollars per year, and to ensure that US manufacturing be less competitive into the future. Read more…
A man set himself on fire trying to burn Tesla chargers
A man set fire to three Tesla chargers at a charging station in a South Carolina parking lot, but karma got him back quickly as he also set his clothes on fire. Read more…
Toyota just gave the bZ4X the glow-up it deserves: Check out the new electric SUV
Toyota’s first electric SUV is getting a major overhaul. The new bZ4X now has a bigger battery for more range, faster charging, dedicated EV features, a stylish facelift, and much more. Here’s our first look at the new Toyota bZ4X. Read more…
Lexus refreshes RZ with more power, range, steer-by-wire and fake gear shifts
Lexus is refreshing its solo electric offering for the new model year. The 2025 RZ is bringing a blend of advanced technology and a touch of traditional driving feel. The updated RZ, while retaining its familiar look, introduces significant changes, most notably a steer-by-wire system and simulated gear shifts. The European market will see three trims: the RZ 350e, RZ… Read more…
Monta and GridBeyond collaborate to help stabilize UK power grid
A partnership between Danish EV charging platform Monta and Dublin energy-management technology company GridBeyond has registered its first 2,000 EV charge points into the UK’s Static Firm Frequency Response (SFFR). The SFFR is a preventative service in the UK electricity grid by which a predetermined quantity of power is automatically injected into the system when… Read more…
DHL and Cox Automotive announce large-scale EV battery repair, remanufacturing logistics and storage center in the UK
Logistics provider DHL Supply Chain and connected automotive services provider Cox Automotive are working together to deliver in-life EV battery services for UK manufacturers and fleets. The new cooperation provides battery repair, remanufacturing logistics and storage services at DHL’s EV Centre of Excellence in Rugby. Designed to comply with the latest government regulations and meet… Read more…
Dodge Charger EV Slammed By MKBHD: ‘Fratzonic Flop’
This thing probably won’t win over the muscle car crowd, Marques Brownlee says. But how is it as an EV? Read more…
Ford distributes 140,000 free NACS EV charging adapters
Tesla announced plans to open up its Supercharger network to drivers of other brands’ EVs some years ago, but making this a reality remains a work in progress. EVs equipped with a CCS connector need an adapter to work with Tesla’s NACS (also known as SAE J3400) connector, and the Supercharger network’s software must be… Read more…
Wednesday’s EV engineering webinar schedule: March 12, 2025
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…
Toyota’s new FT-Me is much more than a micro EV, it even has a solar roof
What exactly is the FT-Me, and why do we need one? Toyota unveiled a new micro EV on Thursday, dubbed the FT-Me. It’s small, but Toyota is hyping it up as an affordable alternative. It even has a solar roof to boost range. Read more…
Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden – what now for its $7B Canada EV battery plant?
Northvolt AB today announced that it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. It says Northvolt North America is solvent, but what will happen to its massive EV battery plant project in Canad. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) Q1 delivery estimate on Wall Street is still at 418,000 EVs, but they are dreaming
Tesla (TSLA) delivery consensus from Wall Street is still at 418,000 electric vehicles in Q1 2025, but they are dreaming. Read more…
Toyota’s New EVs Get Big Battery Upgrades. Here’s Why They Matter
Toyota’s EV party has started. Much of it is linked to improvements under the skin. Read more…
Toyota unveils a fully electric C-HR+ with up to 338 hp
The new Toyota C-HR+ is here, but despite the name this is neither ICE nor hybrid vehicle, it’s a fully electric car. Toyota strongly emphasizes the fact that this is a new product since it decided to drop the “beyond Zero” or “bZ” branding. The company is trying to make its product naming scheme less confusing, but we aren’t fully… Read more…
Canada’s sudden pause in subsidies triggers a wild last-minute run
After the once abrupt end of the environmental bonus for electric cars in Germany, there is another example of a bumpy suspension of EV subsidies: Canada recently paused the subsidies virtually without warning, triggering a last-minute run that is now being linked to potential subsidy fraud. Read more…
How bidirectional charging can become part of our everyday lives – Six questions for Johanna Bronisch from UnternehmerTUM
Refuelling was very easy for the driver, and charging at home is too – as long as the electricity flows directly from the grid into the battery. As soon as bidirectional charging is involved, things become much more complex. Johanna Bronisch from the German Technical University of Munich explains where the opportunities and hurdles lie – and how startups can stand out in this field with their business idea. Read more…
The Polestar 2 Is Still A Great Tesla Alternative, If You’ve Got The Cash
The Polestar 2 is down to one expensive trim as it nears the end of its run. But it’s still a fantastic option. Read more…
Download The Role of ePump Technology Whitepaper
Sponsored by Parker. As the world increasingly prioritizes sustainability and environmental responsibility, the mobile equipment industry finds itself at a critical juncture. The transition from Internal Combustion Engines (ICE) to electric power sources is not just a response to regulatory pressures; it represents a fundamental shift in how we approach energy consumption, efficiency, and environmental… Read more…
Scania introduces new e-machine, battery and charging options for electric buses
Electric bus OEM Scania has introduced several innovations to its battery-electric bus platform. The company’s new e-machine now offers four power options, as well as an integrated two- or four-speed gearbox. An additional battery option has been added, and a new charging interface at the rear of the bus is designed to deliver faster charging…. Read more…
New York invests in shared vehicle solutions
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has announced that $2.9 million in funding has been awarded to 29 community-led projects to enhance planning for shared electric transportation solutions in the state. Read more…
