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HeyCharge wins €2.5-million grant to develop its offline EV charging solution

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HeyCharge, a Munich-based EV charging technology company backed by BMW i Ventures, Statkraft Ventures and Y Combinator, has been awarded a €2.5-million grant from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. The grant will fund HeyCharge’s SecureCharge FLEX project, which seeks to eliminate two barriers to deploying conventional EV chargers in multi-unit residential buildings: unreliable connectivity… Read more…

Danisense extends range of DN1000ID current transducers for EV testing systems

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Danisense, which produces high-accuracy current sense transducers for demanding applications, has expanded its DN1000ID current transducer product family with the introduction of the new DN1000ID-CP02 model. The DN1000ID-CP02 current transducer features a significantly increased creepage and clearance distance of 38 mm, compared with 11 mm for the standard DN1000ID version. In addition, the permissible voltage… Read more…

The 2026 BYD Seal has more room and better tech – all at a familiar price

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Electric cars are getting better pretty much every year, but they usually get more expensive too. BYD is trying something different for 2026 – the carmaker shared the details for the updated BYD Seal, and there is some surprising news. Even though the car has more storage and smarter technology, the price is staying exactly where it was, at least… Read more…

Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claim

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Elon Musk has reiterated his claim that Tesla will sell the Cybercab directly to consumers for under $30,000 before the end of the year, following the first production unit rolling off the line at Giga Texas on February 17. The announcement immediately set Tesla fans ablaze, not with discussions about the vehicle’s autonomy challenges, but with AI-generated images of YouTuber Marques Brownlee sporting a freshly shaved head. Read more…

UCF Research shows C-BATT’s Obsidia  battery anode material swells less than graphite during lithiation

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University of Central Florida (UCF) research suggests that C-BATT’s Obsidia battery anode material could help solve material swelling during cycling, which is one of the most persistent causes of failure in lithium-ion batteries. The results of the research show that Obsidia exhibits lower swelling during lithiation than graphite anode material. When battery materials swell during… Read more…

Lectron’s full EV charging adapter lineup earns UL 2252 certification

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Lectron has achieved UL 2252 certification across its full range of EV charging adapters—covering NACS, CCS and J1772 in both AC and DC configurations. The company says it now offers one of the most complete interoperability portfolios in the industry. The newly certified AC products include NACS-to-J1772 and J1772-to-NACS adapters for Level 1 and Level… Read more…

New Aventon Ramblas ADV e-bike brings 100Nm torque and 90-mile range to the trails

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Aventon is doubling down on trail performance with the launch of the new Ramblas ADV, an electric hardtail mountain bike built around the company’s second-generation in-house mid-drive motor. Positioned as a do-it-all, go anywhere, all-terrain machine, the Ramblas ADV blends legitimate MTB components with commuter-friendly versatility, all at a price that undercuts many premium mid-drive competitors but may still make eyes water in the direct-to-consumer market that has become accustomed to bargain basement pricing on simpler e-bikes. Read more…

New Aventon Ramblas ADV e-bike brings 100Nm torque and 90-mile range to the trails

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Aventon is doubling down on trail performance with the launch of the new Ramblas ADV, an electric hardtail mountain bike built around the company’s second-generation in-house mid-drive motor. Positioned as a do-it-all, go anywhere, all-terrain machine, the Ramblas ADV blends legitimate MTB components with commuter-friendly versatility, all at a price that undercuts many premium mid-drive competitors but may still make eyes water in the direct-to-consumer market that has become accustomed to bargain basement pricing on simpler e-bikes. Read more…