Pioneer Power Solutions, a provider of distributed energy resources, power generation equipment and mobile EV charging solutions, has announced several new contract wins across a range of sectors. The company expects to fulfill the new orders during the remainder of 2025 and into the first quarter of 2026. Pioneer has sold an e-Boost Mobile Mini… Read more…
LG Technology Ventures invests in WeaveGrid to advance EV-grid integration
WeaveGrid has announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital branch of LG Group. The investment aims to advance WeaveGrid’s grid-interactive vehicle management platform, which enables EVs manufacturers and utility companies to securely integrate EVs into the electric grid. LG Technology Ventures says it is bringing energy storage expertise to WeaveGrid’s cohort… Read more…
Green Watt Power adds AC/DC chargers for electric material handling equipment
Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland Technology, has introduced four new base models to its Diamond Series of ruggedized, waterproof, fully-potted chargers for material handling equipment. The chargers range from 650 W to 1,000 W and 15 V to 86 V output. They have universal AC input and support charging of lithium-ion as well… Read more…
The 2026 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives with much more to offer at a lower price
Cadillac’s entry-level EV is bringing some serious upgrades for the 2026 model year. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq packs more power, more features, and a built-in NACS port so you can recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Even with the upgrades, it’s more affordable than the outgoing model. Read more…
China’s EV Market Is Eating Its Own Tail

Years of hefty government subsidies and a brutal price war have put China’s EV industry in a tough spot. Lire la suite…
Alpha-En produces lithium metal anodes with lithium carbonate from Century Lithium’s Nevada plant
New York-based Alpha-En has successfully converted Century Lithium‘s lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) into battery-grade lithium-metal anodes. The lithium metal was produced using lithium carbonate derived from Century Lithium’s Angel Island project in Esmeralda County, Nevada and the associated demonstration plant in Nye County, Nevada. Century Lithium provided Alpha-En with a sample of 99.8% pure lithium carbonate… Read more…
The Virtual Conference on EV Engineering is now available to watch on demand
This week, Charged hosted a virtual conference on EV engineering that included live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As. All live sessions were recorded and are now available to watch on demand. You can access the recorded videos on each session’s registration page. Just like the content Charged brings you every day, conference topics spanned the entire EV… Read more…
Koreans Are Furious Over The Hyundai ICE Raid. Tesla Could Pay The Price

We also discuss Waymo’s foray into public transit and Scout’s big investment in South Carolina. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s retractable door handles likely to be hit by regulatory ban
Tesla is facing scrutiny on all major markets regarding its retractable door handles. The issue is, that the door handles sometimes no longer function after a crash, significantly complicating rescue efforts. China is looking to ban the technology, and the NHTSA has now also launched an investigation in the USA. Read more…
Tesla’s retractable door handles likely to be hit by regulatory ban
Tesla is facing scrutiny on all major markets regarding its retractable door handles. The issue is, that the door handles sometimes no longer function after a crash, significantly complicating rescue efforts. China is looking to ban the technology, and the NHTSA has now also launched an investigation in the USA. Read more…
Tesla loses another Optimus robot leader, and upsets TSLA stock gamblers
Tesla has lost another leader of its Optimus humanoid robot program, which is upsetting those who bet on Tesla’s stock (TSLA), as CEO Elon Musk says most of Tesla’s value is tied to the robot. Read more…
Tesla loses another Optimus robot leader, and upsets TSLA stock gamblers
Tesla has lost another leader of its Optimus humanoid robot program, which is upsetting those who bet on Tesla’s stock (TSLA), as CEO Elon Musk says most of Tesla’s value is tied to the robot. Read more…
Hyundai is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles, including the Palisade and IONIQ EVs
Hyundai issued a recall for nearly 600,000 vehicles in the US, including the popular Palisade SUV and several IONIQ electric vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles, including the Palisade and IONIQ EVs
Hyundai issued a recall for nearly 600,000 vehicles in the US, including the popular Palisade SUV and several IONIQ electric vehicles. Read more…
Audi’s ‘In China, For China’ EV Is Already A Big Hit

The all-caps AUDI brand received more than 10,000 orders for the E5 Sportback in half an hour. Can it turn things around for Audi in China Lire la suite…
China to focuses more intensely on EV exports
The Chinese government has presented a work plan for the growth of the automotive industry until the end of 2026. It contains numerous measures and targets, including greater promotion of electric car exports and a 20 per cent increase in domestic sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) this year to 15.5 million vehicles. Read more…
Tesla’s Door-Handle Disaster, Explained

The electric automaker tried to reimagine how door handles work. Years later, it’s facing investigations and a potential industry shift. Lire la suite…
BYD unveils Haohan energy storage system with world’s largest capacity of 14.5 MWh
The minimum unit capacity of the vast system reached 14.5 MWh, the highest globally to date, BYD said.
Its blade batteries deliver a maximum capacity of 2,710 Ah, more than 300 percent higher than conventional energy storage batteries.
BYD unveils Haohan energy storage system with world’s largest capacity of 14.5 MWh
The minimum unit capacity of the vast system reached 14.5 MWh, the highest globally to date, BYD said.
Its blade batteries deliver a maximum capacity of 2,710 Ah, more than 300 percent higher than conventional energy storage batteries.
Tests in the Alps: Daimler’s H2 trucks perform in the heat of summer
Daimler Truck has tested the Mercedes GenH2 fuel cell truck in summer heat and thin mountain air in the Swiss Alps. Over 10,000 kilometres, the prototypes had to prove the reliability of their powertrain. From 2026, a small series of 100 vehicles is set to enter regular service. Read more…