
Pretty much every product, device or subsystem involved in power conversion, both on- and off-board anw EV, will have to comply with both safety and ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations. And while most power electronics engineers find the safety regulations to be relatively straightforward, I’d wager that few feel the same about the EMC ones. EMC… Read more…
EMI filters and noise mitigation techniques for power electronics

Pretty much every product, device or subsystem involved in power conversion, both on- and off-board anw EV, will have to comply with both safety and ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) regulations. And while most power electronics engineers find the safety regulations to be relatively straightforward, I’d wager that few feel the same about the EMC ones. EMC… Read more…
Webinar: New strategies for high voltage fault management in next-gen EVs

As electric vehicles push toward more efficient and higher voltage architectures, the limitations of traditional fuse and contactor protection are becoming harder to ignore. False triggering, single‑use hardware, and complex redundancy add cost, weight, and downtime. This webinar addresses these challenges head‑on and introduces an innovative approach for high voltage fault management. Join the webinar… Read more…
Webinar: New strategies for high voltage fault management in next-gen EVs

As electric vehicles push toward more efficient and higher voltage architectures, the limitations of traditional fuse and contactor protection are becoming harder to ignore. False triggering, single‑use hardware, and complex redundancy add cost, weight, and downtime. This webinar addresses these challenges head‑on and introduces an innovative approach for high voltage fault management. Join the webinar… Read more…
The Sales Numbers Are In: The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Cooking Again

The beloved chunky crossover had its best month of sales since the EV tax credit expired. It’s a sign that EV demand is bouncing back. Lire la suite…
CaetanoBus deploys H2 BRT system in Porto

The Portuguese city of Porto has put its first hydrogen-powered Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system into operation. Manufacturer CaetanoBus supplied twelve 18-metre H2.CityGold articulated buses and, as consortium leader, is overseeing the rollout of the entire hydrogen mobility ecosystem behind the project. Read more…
New report finds port electrification strengthens global competitiveness

Port facilities represent a grove of low-hanging fruit when it comes to emissions reduction—ports are potent sources of local air pollution, but many classes of equipment and vehicles used in and around ports (including, as regular Charged readers know, terminal tractors) present near-ideal use cases for EVs. Port electrification can also deliver substantial economic benefits,… Read more…
Fraunhofer ILT identifies lasers as a key technology for Solid-State batteries

The Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT has published a technical article on the production of solid-state batteries. In it, the Aachen-based institute states: “The path from the laboratory cell to industrial production is complex, but laser processes can overcome key challenges and enable the breakthrough.” Read more…
Bristol gains 150 new EV charging points

150 new on-street charging points have entered operation across the British city, as a result of a partnership between the West of England Combined Authority and the renewable energy firm Ameresco. Read more…
Plymouth appoints charge point operators for LEVI project

Connected Kerb and Believ will deliver the rollout of Plymouth’s EV charging project. It will see 750 dual-port on-street charging points delivered across the Devon city. Read more…
Kawasaki develops an H₂-powered robotic horse

Kawasaki is developing a hydrogen-powered quadruped robot horse named Corleo. It is specifically designed for mountainous terrain where conventional motorcycles reach their limits. Functional prototypes are expected to be ready by the Expo 2030 in Riyadh. Read more…
Zoomlion looks set for breakout year with $1.2 BILLION in deliveries
Chinese manufacturing and equipment firm Zoomlion looks set for a breakout year – the company has shipped some 15,000 units with a combined value of approximately 8.5 billion yuan (~1.2B), and we’re barely into March (!). Read more…
Hyundai bucks the trend as IONIQ 5 EV sales surge 33% in record-setting February
Hyundai’s hot streak continued after another record-setting US sales month. The IONIQ 5 defied the odds with a surprise record February after sales rose 33%. Read more…
Elon Musk’s xAI is undoing Tesla’s climate work all in the name of AI slop
Elon Musk’s xAI is now operating 62 unpermitted methane gas turbines across two data centers in Memphis, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi. According to xAI’s own permit application, the facilities could emit more than 6 million tons of greenhouse gases and over 1,300 tons of health-harming air pollutants every year. Read more…
A YouTuber Made An EV Powered By 500 Vape Batteries

It might just be the world’s first EV that can be charged via USB-C. Lire la suite…
Nio sets Apr 9 for flagship ES9 SUV tech launch ahead of Beijing Auto Show

Nio will hold a tech launch event for its flagship ES9 SUV on April 9, slightly earlier than the April 10 date previously expected by company executives.
The automaker will also introduce minor upgrades to its core “5566” lineup this year to boost overall market competitiveness.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor sets Mar 26 for global SUV model pre-sale

Leapmotor will commence pre-sales for its all-new A10 compact SUV on March 26, with the top-tier model expected to be priced below 100,000 yuan ($14,490).
Leapmotor is seeking to boost sales through new models while accelerating its global market expansion.
Chery’s iCar sets Mar 13 launch for new V27 hybrid SUV

Chery’s iCar will launch the V27, its largest SUV to date and the brand’s first EREV model, on March 13.
The top-trim model features Horizon Robotics’ advanced smart driving system and a Qualcomm smart cabin chip.
Webasto unveils roof-mounted AC system for light commercial EVs

Supplier Webasto is adding a new rooftop air conditioning unit to its portfolio. The fully electric Cool Top 120-e system is specifically designed for electric vehicles equipped with a 400-volt DC power supply – such as minibuses, vans, and ambulances. Read more…
Rock Tech and Siemens plan lithium converter in Canada

The lithium converter being developed by Rock Tech Lithium in Guben, eastern Germany, is intended to serve as a blueprint for a similar facility in Canada in partnership with Siemens. The project will incorporate Siemens’ Digital Twin technology to digitally replicate, optimise and scale the plant’s design and operational processes. Read more…

