Zenobe’s stationary storage business complements its turnkey EV offering for fleets. Here at Charged, we’ve covered a lot of companies that provide fleet electrification services. However, we’re far from done writing about them (and readers, I hope you aren’t tired of reading about them), because each one seems to have its own unique set of… Read more »
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How the transition from graphite to silicon-anode batteries will revolutionize the EV industry
Q&A with Group 14’s CEO As EV makers continue to grapple with the challenges of using traditional lithium-ion batteries, including alleviating concerns about range anxiety, safety and raw material sourcing, battery material manufacturers are exploring alternative chemistries. There has been talk about using silicon anodes to replace graphite anodes in lithium-ion batteries for several years…. Read more »
SolarEdge launches new solar-powered EV charging solution for fleets
SolarEdge has added a new EV charging system to its ecosystem of commercial-scale solar and storage solutions. The new system includes a new EV charger for businesses, powered and controlled by an energy management system that the company introduced following the acquisition of Wevo Energy last year. The new charger features a sleek, compact design,… Read more »
How 48 V architectures are revolutionizing automotive design
Q&A with TE Connectivity’s Helio Wu and Pradeep Moorthy A vehicle has always been more than an engine and a set of wheels. Lights, windshield wipers, heaters—these have been essential equipment since the days of hood ornaments, and over the years more and more accessories have come to be seen as indispensable. Power windows, power… Read more »
How to design a wireless EV charging system: technical considerations and components needed
Sponsored by Littelfuse. Ditch the plug! Make wireless EV charging a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and intuitive as parking your car—just “park, charge, and go.” For the end-user, the appeal is clear: EV owners envision pulling into their garage, a designated parking… Read more »
ABB exec talks microgrids, switchgear and charger-agnostic systems
A public charging or fleet charging site—or pretty much any installation larger than one or two Level 2 chargers—consists of more than just the chargers that drivers interact with. Behind the scenes, you’ll find a transformer, a cabinet full of switchgear, and increasingly, microgrid elements such as battery storage and/or PV panels. ABB makes all… Read more »
NOVONIX finalizes Chattanooga land deal for second synthetic graphite facility
Battery materials and technology company NOVONIX has executed a definitive agreement to purchase a 182-acre parcel of land for $5 million in the Enterprise South Industrial Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee for its second facility to produce synthetic graphite. The new facility is expected to reach an initial annual production capacity of 31,500 tonnes. Alongside NOVONIX’s… Read more »
Walmart to own and operate EV charging stations at thousands of locations by 2030
As anyone who makes long drives in an EV will tell you, we need more public DC fast charging. Well, help is on the way. Back in 2023, Walmart announced plans to install chargers at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030. Now the company has opened up three locations on a pilot… Read more »
SWTCH’s load management system is tailored to the needs of multi-unit dwellings
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 »
Orange EV has deployed its turnkey electric truck solution to over 300 fleets
Orange EV has announced that it has deployed its electric terminal trucks (aka yard goats, yard dogs, etc) to more than 300 fleets throughout the US and Canada—more heavy-duty electric trucks than any other OEM, the company boasts. Orange EV’s electric yard trucks are in service at distribution centers, manufacturing plants, and ports, running multi-shift… Read more »