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Charged EVs | ETCO’s full line of automotive terminals and ignition parts, manufactured in the USA - Charged EVs
Bradenton, Florida-based ETCO Automotive Products offers a vast selection of automotive parts. The company’s catalog comprises over 1,800 standard parts, including spark plug and distributor terminals, insulation boots and battery terminals. ETCO’s parts are manufactured in the USA, and meet SAE J2031 and 2032, and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Customers include auto OEMs and major distributors.... Read more »
Charged EVs | CATL plans to mass-produce Naxtra sodium-ion EV battery packs by the end of 2025 - Charged EVs
Some expect sodium, which is cheaper and more readily available than such materials as lithium, cobalt and nickel, to power the next generation of EV battery technology. Now Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) says it expects to bring its Naxtra sodium-ion EV battery pack into mass production by the end of 2025. “Sodium-ion... Read more »
Charged EVs | SWTCH’s load management system is tailored to the needs of multi-unit dwellings - Charged EVs
Q&A with SWTCH Head of Strategy Sofia Berrada Cars and their drivers come in all shapes and sizes, colors and creeds, and when it comes to keeping them charged, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Different EV infrastructure applications require different combinations of hardware, software and services, and as the charging market develops, different companies are emerging... Read more »
Charged EVs | TOSS seal-and-cut heat seal bands are designed for sealing battery cells and packs - Charged EVs
TOSS Machine Components, a manufacturer of impulse heat-sealing components and supplies, has introduced a line of seal-and-cut heat-seal bands designed to address the specific needs of sealing battery cells and packs. The company’s Beaded Bands, T-Profile Bands and Custom Seal-Cut (CSC) Bands deliver consistent, reliable seals while cutting polymeric films in a single process, the... Read more »
Charged EVs | it’s electric installs public curbside chargers in San Francisco - Charged EVs
Curbside charging pioneer it’s electric has installed two chargers as part of a new pilot program in San Francisco. The deployment is the result of months of collaboration between it’s electric and various city agencies. Data evaluation and lessons learned from the pilot will inform recommendations to establish a more permanent curbside charging permitting process.... Read more »
Charged EVs | International introduces new eRH Series electric Class 8 regional haul tractor - Charged EVs
International Motors has introduced a new electric Class 8 regional haul tractor: the International eRH Series. The eRH joins the International eMV Series and the IC Bus Electric CE Series in International’s electric vehicle lineup. Designed to meet the demands of heavy-duty regional and drayage fleets, the eRH Series is available in 4×2 and 6×4... Read more »
Charged EVs | Scania adds a three-axle low-entry model to its lineup of battery-electric buses - Charged EVs
Scania has launched a new variant on the battery-electric bus platform the company introduced in 2023. The new low-entry 6×2*4 variant is “designed to meet the demands of medium- and heavy-duty operations, and with an increased passenger capacity compared to the existing 4×2 LE BEV, it is suitable for city, suburban and shorter intercity routes.”... Read more »
Charged EVs | Goliath solid-state battery achieves scale-up milestone - Charged EVs
UK solid-state battery technology developer Ilika has verified the high performance of its Goliath batteries manufactured via an industrially scaled process at The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre. This confirms the battery is on track on its route to market, the company said. The announcement follows Ilika’s announcement in February reporting large-scale preparation of the Goliath... Read more »
Charged EVs | Freudenberg Sealing Technologies introduces new battery cell sealing material - Charged EVs
Germany-based Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has developed a new, highly compatible elastomer material for automotive applications as an alternative to PFAS-containing thermoplastic and FKM seals. The new material series is processed by injection molding, delivers high-performance sealing, ensures battery life and meets international environmental regulations. “Our O-rings made from the new elastomer prevent electrolytes from leaking out... Read more »
Charged EVs | Cimcorp enters EV battery market with end-to-end automation system for gigafactories - Charged EVs
Cimcorp, a specialist in robotic handling solutions, has entered the EV battery market with an end-to-end automated material handling solution for battery cell manufacturing. The new solution is designed to optimize material flow across gigafactories for greater production efficiency, product quality and workplace safety. It’s built on the technologies and cross-industry knowledge of Cimcorp and... Read more »
Charged EVs | Hyperdrives selects CISSOID's inverter control modules for electric motors - Charged EVs
Electric motor technology developer Hyperdrives has chosen CISSOID’s silicon carbide (SiC) Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) to power its hollow conductor-cooled electric motors. Hyperdrives’ approach uses a direct cooling system that dissipates heat at its source by channeling cooling fluid through hollow conductor windings. This design enhances heat dissipation by a factor of 10, the company... Read more »
Charged EVs | comemso introduces calibration device for EV chargers - Charged EVs
Germany-based comemso, which provides high-precision test and measurement systems for EVs, has introduced its Easy Chester Calimera, a high-precision, mobile, and scalable calibration device. The device has a DC voltage range of 150-1,000 V and a current of up to 500 A, supporting a range of charging scenarios including 400 V and 800 V fast-charging... Read more »
Charged EVs | New York state announces additional $30 million in funding for EV purchase incentives - Charged EVs
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $30 million in new funding for the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program. Also, incentives for installing EV chargers through the Charge Ready NY 2.0 program have been increased. The Drive Clean Rebate Program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), offers a point-of-sale... Read more »
Charged EVs | JET CHARGE finds its ultra-rapid EV charging offer attracts new customers - Charged EVs
UK-based gas station network JET, owned by US-based conglomerate Phillips 66, reports growth in the adoption of its JET CHARGE rapid EV charging system at both company-owned and dealer-owned stations. JET’s network includes more than 330 stations, predominantly in northeast England, East Midlands and Scotland. Launched in February 2024, JET CHARGE features 150 kWh or... Read more »
Charged EVs | Chinese OEM Windrose launches Class 8 electric semi-truck in the US - Charged EVs
Chinese electric truck OEM Windrose Technology has officially launched its battery-electric R700 Class 8 tractor in the US. The company plans to open an assembly plant in Georgia in 2025. The Windrose R700 earned its certificate of conformity from the EPA in January, certifying that it meets federal fuel economy and emissions requirements. As Jay... Read more »
Charged EVs | Comer debuts electric powertrain for compact wheel loaders, planetary drive for electric excavators - Charged EVs
Comer Industries has developed a new powertrain system for compact loaders. The new system, which supports compact wheel loaders weighing up to 5 tons, includes a new electric module called the eMDI, which delivers power directly to the gearbox of the rigid compact axle. Within the gearbox, the rotational speed of the motor is reduced by... Read more »
Charged EVs | Hypercharge supplies 500 EV charging stations to Vancouver redevelopment project - Charged EVs
Hypercharge, a Canadian EV charging equipment provider and network operator, has delivered 500 Level 2 charging stations to the 28-acre Oakridge Park redevelopment project in Vancouver, BC. The property includes a mix of residential, retail, office and community spaces. The project is being co-developed by QuadReal Property Group and Westbank. Toronto-based parking services company Precise... Read more »
Charged EVs | Green Watt Power introduces 2.4 kW charger for EVs with 36-120 V lithium-ion batteries - Charged EVs
Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland Technology, has added four new base models to its Diamond Series of ruggedized, fully potted AC chargers, to support charging of lithium-ion batteries in EV applications such as material handling, motorcycles, scooters, forklifts, golf and e-carts and recreational vehicles. The EVC2400 Diamond Series has universal AC input and... Read more »
Charged EVs | South Star Battery Metals and University of Alabama agree to develop graphite anode materials - Charged EVs
Canadian project developer South Star Battery Metals has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa on behalf of its Alabama Mobility and Power Center (AMP) to develop a partnership to support a battery anode materials program in the US. The project would encompass research and development, pilot demonstration, commercial... Read more »
Charged EVs | Smoke detection in EV battery packs with high-performance LEDs and sensors - Charged EVs
Sponsored by TTI. Pre-alarm for smoke development in EV battery pack is very important, and high-reliability components are needed for this critical safety feature. Many suppliers only offer LED emitters or sensors, but not both. Download this guide from ams OSRAM to learn more about customer success stories using a single source supplier for emitters... Read more »
Charged EVs | Daimler Buses offers services to foster long-term, sustainable, economical use of e-bus batteries - Charged EVs
Germany-based Daimler Buses, a segment of Daimler Truck, is introducing measures to extend the useful life of electric buses, including the remanufacturing of electric bus batteries and expansion of its product range in 2026 to include a latest-generation battery replacement with longer range. The new services will be offered initially for the Mercedes-Benz eCitaro city... Read more »
Charged EVs | Earth Day 2025 is a call to action around renewable energy - Charged EVs
Help protect the planet by using clean solar energy, driving an EV and using battery-electric off-highway vehicles at work. The 55th anniversary of Earth Day is being celebrated around the globe today, April 22, with the theme “Our Planet, Our Power.” Earthday.org, which came into being following the first Earth Day in 1970, said that... Read more »
Charged EVs | Stable Auto and EV Connect partner to offer adaptive pricing for EV charging - Charged EVs
Stable Auto has announced a strategic partnership with EV charging network operator EV Connect to deliver Adaptive Pricing capabilities via the EV Connect platform. The integration will give EV Connect customers “new pricing tools to maximize utilization, boost net revenue, and build more profitable charging networks.” EV Connect customers are able to access Adaptive Pricing... Read more »
Charged EVs | A new report suggests US EV charging networks are slowly improving—and getting more prevalent - Charged EVs
EV charging stations: more plugs, standardized pricing, and reliability rises a little. The whole topic of charging an electric vehicle remains a mystery to EV-curious car shoppers. Dealership sales staff often know little more than their customers. YouTube videos with horror stories about dead public charging stations, long lines, and slow charging—not to mention outright... Read more »
Charged EVs | Turntide launches OEM-ready axial flux motor - Charged EVs
Turntide Technologies, a US-based manufacturer of motors and other electrification systems, has introduced a new advanced axial flux motor. The new AF430S is designed to meet the requirements of electric industrial equipment and performance vehicles, from off-highway to premium automotive. Turntide’s axial flux motors are designed for seamless original equipment manufacturer (OEM) integration, to help... Read more »
Charged EVs | Libattion opens battery upcycling facility in Switzerland - Charged EVs
Zurich-based Libattion provides large-scale stationary energy storage systems made from used and surplus EV batteries. The company has opened a new battery upcycling production facility in Biberist, near Zurich. The new plant is designed for an annual capacity of 500 MWh by 2026, and has the potential to scale up to 1 GWh. The 7,000-square-meter... Read more »
Charged EVs | Scania debuts battery-electric off-highway XT Tipper at bauma - Charged EVs
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania, a unit of Volkswagen, launched a new battery-electric tipper truck as part of its introduction of new hybrid and all-electric off-highway solutions for mining and construction during the 34th bauma trade fair in Munich. The new Scania BEV XT Tipper with tandem bogie will combine “high performance with sustainability,” the... Read more »
Charged EVs | INFICON stresses enhanced EV battery safety - Charged EVs
Leak detection systems provider INFICON has highlighted the urgent need for comprehensive testing of all EV battery cells, modules and packs. North American EV battery manufacturers currently do not test 100% of individual cells assembled into battery packs for electrolyte leakage, leading to missed defects and possible battery fires, higher warranty costs and potential reputational... Read more »
Charged EVs | Zapi, Technotrans, Moog and ZQuip target the off-highway electric vehicle market at bauma - Charged EVs
The bauma construction trade show in Munich, Germany presented an opportunity for a number of companies to showcase their off-highway electric vehicle (OHEV) products, including Zapi, Technotrans, Moog Construction and ZQuip. Zapi, headquartered in Poviglio, Italy, introduced its next-generation solutions for vehicle electrification and fleet management, debuting the DCC3, a rugged, compact DC/DC converter developed... Read more »
Charged EVs | Ford gives all EV buyers a free charging station and installation—it seems to sell more cars - Charged EVs
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 »
Charged EVs | BATCircle3.0 consortium advances battery material and recycling research in Finland - Charged EVs
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 »
Charged EVs | Video: Volvo CE's electric construction equipment—practical considerations, successes and challenges - Charged EVs
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 »
Charged EVs | CATL and NIO reach strategic cooperation on battery swapping - Charged EVs
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 »
Charged EVs | Terawatt opens its first medium- and heavy-duty EV charging site in California - Charged EVs
Terawatt Infrastructure’s medium- and heavy-duty EV charging hub in Rancho Dominguez, California is now fully operational. Located 12 miles north of the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the Rancho Dominguez site is strategically positioned to support electric trucking fleet operations in and out of the largest container ports in the US. Initial customers... Read more »
Charged EVs | UniMetal scales production of its dispersive plating tech for high-power EV components - Charged EVs
US-based UniMetal, which provides precious metal and commercial finishing services for the electronics, medical, aerospace and automotive industries, has announced production scaling of C100 Silver Graphite Dispersion, an electrolyte plating system for high-power components. C100 provides superior resistance to fretting corrosion, oxidation, vibration and high temperatures, according to the company. It retains silver’s conductive properties... Read more »
Charged EVs | Upfit UTV and OMI unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain for off-road vehicles - Charged EVs
Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary that produces purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, a specialist in electric powertrain engineering, have partnered to introduce off-highway vehicles with OMI’s Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain. This collaboration combines Upfit UTV’s distribution network with OMI’s three decades of expertise in automotive electromechanical innovation. “OMI Fusion-Drive pairs the power and range of... Read more »
Charged EVs | ChargeTronix debuts 1,280 kW Nexus Distributed Charging System and third-gen 240 kW EV chargers - Charged EVs
EVSE manufacturer ChargeTronix has introduced a new suite of EV charging systems, including the 1,280 kW Nexus Distributed Charging System for fleets and third-generation 240 kW chargers for fleets and passenger vehicles. The 1,280 kW Nexus Distributed Charging System can support up to 16 outputs. It’s designed to provide fleets with the flexibility to charge... Read more »
Charged EVs | BetterFleet receives $15 million to advance adoption of its EV fleet charging management platform - Charged EVs
Fleet-management software company BetterFleet, with US headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has completed a Series A funding round of $15 million. The round was led by venture firms Aligned Climate Capital, Ecosystem Integrity Fund (EIF) and Remarkable Ventures Climate (RVC). The funding will fuel BetterFleet’s expansion across Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, which will focus... Read more »
Charged EVs | Liebherr unveils permanent magnet electric motor for off-highway equipment - Charged EVs
Liebherr, a German-Swiss equipment manufacturer based in Bulle, Switzerland has introduced a new permanent magnet electric motor specifically for use in off-highway equipment. The motor offers the same power density as a hydraulic version, but the use of a permanent magnet electric motor will eliminate the need for the installation and maintenance of multiple hoses... Read more »
Charged EVs | PEM develops laser drying process for battery production - Charged EVs
The Chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany has completed a project to develop a laser-based drying process for battery production. The project, “Implementation of Laser Drying Processes for Economical & Ecological Lithium-Ion Battery Production” (IDEEL) involved PEM as well as the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Battery Cell... Read more »