Charged Magazine

News travels by strange paths these days. The world first learned of a tentative deal for electric truck maker Workhorse to buy GM’s idled Lordstown, Ohio plant via a self-congratulatory tweet by the President of the US.

If the deal goes through, it could be a win-win-win-win:
Workhorse might receive a windfall …read more

EVSE manufacturer ClipperCreek has announced a
new dual EV charging station solution. The HCS-D40 is a 32-amp, 7.7 kW Level 2
hardwired station that can charge two vehicles simultaneously. It installs onto
a single dedicated 40-amp circuit, and automatically splits power between two
vehicles based on their requests for power. It provides up to …read more

The Illinois state legislature is considering a bill that would impose by far the highest fee on EV ownership of any US state. The legislation, introduced by Democratic Senator Martin Sandoval of Chicago, would raise the annual registration fee for electric vehicles from the current $17.50 to $1,000.

The bill, …read more

Mercedes has begun production of the EQC, a pure electric SUV that represents the German automaker’s first native EV (built to be electric, not adapted from a legacy vehicle).

The company has begun taking orders, and deliveries are expected
to start next month. Mercedes says the EQC SUV is already sold out …read more

A previous article examined loss mechanisms in traction motors, which tend to be the single biggest source of losses in a modern EV drivetrain. This time, the focus is on the various power semiconductors, as they are the next biggest source of losses. Also covered in brief are ways to …read more

If you pay an electric bill (and who doesn’t?), keep your eyes open for a message from your local utility announcing that you can take advantage of a $3,500 rebate on a Nissan LEAF.

Nissan has been partnering with various utilities around the US to offer customers a special rebate. The …read more

While much of the EV policy conversation focuses on state legislatures and public utility commissions, local government has an important role to play too. Cities and counties are where the rubber meets the road, so to speak, and local policies can go a long way towards increasing EV adoption.

In last …read more

Charging network operator EVgo has contracted with its energy suppliers to provide 100 percent renewable energy. The company is purchasing Green-e certified wind and solar energy across the US.

Last year, EVgo powered more than 75 million electric miles, according to the company, boasting 88 percent growth from 2017. Light-duty …read more

SST Vacuum Reflow Systems, a subsidiary of photonics and microelectronic company Palomar Technologies, has launched the SST 8300 Series Automated Vacuum Pressure Soldering System for IGBT power modules in high-reliability automotive and commercial applications. Offered in either single- or triple-chamber systems, the series enables above average void rates, heating up …read more

SAE International has published a second version of Recommended Practice (RP) SAE J2954, its standard for wireless power transfer (WPT) for EVs of up to 11 kW power levels.

The RP establishes specifications for interoperability,
electromagnetic compatibility, EMF, minimum performance, safety, and testing
for wireless charging of light-duty electric and plug-in EVs. SAE …read more