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The future of high-powered EV charging: download the technical considerations guide

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Sponsored by TTI. The automotive industry is focusing on providing faster charging infrastructure. Today’s available DC fast chargers, providing between 50 to 200 kilowatts of power, typically can add about 200 miles of driving range in one hour. This may be sufficient for many use cases, but for long-distance travel, a one-hour charge simply isn’t… Read more…

BATCircle3.0 consortium advances battery material and recycling research in Finland

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The three-year, Finland-based BATCircle3.0 project led by Aalto University has launched with a strategic focus on battery material refining and battery recycling. In October 2024, Business Finland granted the consortium €13.4 million in funding for the next three years. BATCircle3.0 is a key project in Business Finland’s Hydrogen & Batteries—Dual Helix of Decarbonization program. The… Read more…

Video streams find a crack in CarPlay’s wall with new app

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For years, drivers using Apple CarPlay have voiced a desire for more entertainment options, particularly the ability to stream videos while their vehicles are stationary. Apple ignored the requests and maintained a tight grip on the types of apps allowed on its in-car infotainment system, sticking mainly to navigation, music, calls, and messaging. This restriction resulted in the emergence of… Read more…

CATL and NIO reach strategic cooperation on battery swapping

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Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with EV manufacturer NIO to jointly build a battery swap network and promote the unification of industry technical standards. The companies aim to build a battery swap network for passenger cars and promote the popularization and upgrading of battery swap services. CATL will support the… Read more…

Video: Volvo CE’s electric construction equipment—practical considerations, successes and challenges

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Charged recently chatted with Fredrik Tjernström from Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) to learn about the OEM’s electrification journey. Tjernström detailed Volvo CE’s gradual and strategic progression in electrifying its equipment lineup, starting four years ago with compact machines such as fully electric compact excavators and wheel loaders. He highlighted recent advancements, including launching electric… Read more…

Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars

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The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every shopper… Read more…

All the best EV rebate and cash back deals we could find for April 2025 (and PHEV)

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Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them for the industry noobs that they are. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, and down payment requirements and get you to drive home in the car of your dreams today. Read more…

How will customers benefit from bidirectional charging – five questions for Michael Rahi from E.ON Group Innovation

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Last year, E.ON kicked off its Bi-clEVer pilot project to test the use of bidirectional charging in private households. So what does the future of bidirectional charging look like in Germany, and what is the state of affairs today? In the run-up to the Bidirectional Charging Special Exhibit at the Power2Drive in Munich in May, Michael Rahi from the E.ON Group Innovation explores the opportunities and hurdles ahead. Read more…