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EnergyHub acquires BTR to expand managed charging programs


EnergyHub, a US provider of distributed energy resource management systems, has acquired Bridge to Renewables (BTR) to help accelerate the growth of utility EV programs. Through the acquisition, EnergyHub, which is an independent subsidiary of connected property platform Alarm.com, aims to expand its direct partnerships with OEMs and deliver managed charging programs to EV drivers…. Read more…

Sion Power develops vacuum deposition process for lithium anodes


US battery technology firm Sion Power has developed a process that replaces conventional mechanical rolling with a vacuum deposition process that produces lithium anodes with a high level of control and efficiency, which has been a key barrier to lithium metal battery performance and scalability. Traditional anode manufacturing relies on mechanical rolling, which limits the lithium… Read more…

UgoWork launches US battery assembly operations


UgoWork, a Canadian lithium-ion battery manufacturer specializing in the material handling industry, launched battery assembly operations in the US this month. UgoWork’s next-generation lithium-ion batteries for Class I, II and III lift trucks for the US market will be assembled from domestic and foreign components, allowing it to reduce lead times and offer competitive pricing… Read more…

Pando Electric’s new Smart Outlet Gen2 EV charger is purpose-built for multifamily properties


EV charging hardware provider Pando Electric is “laser-focused on the multifamily market,” as CEO Aaron Li told Charged in March. Now the company has launched the Pando Smart Outlet Gen2, an EV charging platform engineered specifically for multifamily housing. The new charger is designed to eliminate what Pando calls the three biggest barriers to EV… Read more…

Ideal Power increases B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power rating, targeting EV contactor applications 


Ideal Power has the power rating of its discrete B-TRAN bidirectional semiconductor power switch from 50 A to 75 A. The company says that the higher rating is supported by extensive internal and third-party testing, and no design or packaging changes were required. While the official rating is now 75 A, the device has been… Read more…

2026 Subaru Solterra EV pricing confirmed to remain unchanged despite boost in range and extra features

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When Subaru first launched the Solterra in the US, it was a solid first attempt at an electric car, but it arrived with a few asterisks. Its driving range was modest to say the least, and its charging speed could test your patience. For its second act, the 2026 Subaru Solterra is delivering big upgrades in nearly every category. The… Read more…

Wheel-E Podcast: New Trek models, Rivian’s ALSO e-bike leak, more

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Trek and Gazelle, Surronster got arrested in Mexico, Rivian’s ALSO e-bike leaked, Pakistan is giving women free pink e-scooters, Coca-Cola goes all in on electric rickshaws, and more. Read more…