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Act fast: all-new, all-electric 2027 BMW iX3 is almost all gone

BMW is kicking off its Neue Klasse era of car design in high style with the all-new 2027 model year BMW iX3 – and demand for the new electric crossover is so high that BMW is reportedly sold out through to the end of 2026, already. SKIP THE STORY: find BMW iX deals near you (trusted … Continue reading “Act fast: all-new, all-electric 2027 BMW iX3 is almost all gone”

Building electrification and fast, affordable construction can coexist

California is facing a severe housing shortage. And in some places, namely Los Angeles, the need for new construction is even more dire because of recent wildfire destruction. So in late June, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) prioritized faster construction over cleaner buildings with a law that pauses updates to state building codes for six years. It’ll also … Continue reading “Building electrification and fast, affordable construction can coexist”

Mercedes-Benz HPC to install over 500 EV fast charging stalls at Federal Realty properties

Federal Realty Investment Trust has selected Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (HPC) to install over 500 EV fast charging stalls across at least 50 of its open-air retail properties nationwide, beginning in 2026. The initial deployment phase targets 20 Federal Realty retail centers in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Florida and Connecticut. Each selected location will have up to 10 … Continue reading “Mercedes-Benz HPC to install over 500 EV fast charging stalls at Federal Realty properties”

This map of fast EV charging ports in rural America reveals some big gaps

However, the Trump administration has made funding at the federal level difficult for states to access. In February, the Trump administration suspended funding from the $5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Several states and nonprofit organizations, including Earthjustice, the Sierra Club, and Plug in America, have since sued the government for withholding the … Continue reading “This map of fast EV charging ports in rural America reveals some big gaps”

BYD claims its new EV charging system is almost as fast as refueling with gas

Chinese automaker BYD has announced an ultra-fast EV charging system that it says can deliver a full charge to its latest EV models within five to eight minutes, similar to the amount of time needed to fill a fuel tank with gas. The company says its one-megawatt flash chargers can provide enough energy for nearly … Continue reading “BYD claims its new EV charging system is almost as fast as refueling with gas”

1,000 kW fast charging?!? BYD teases tech twice as fast as Tesla, debuting March 17

Build Your Dreams (BYD) is gearing up for what has the makings of an epic launch event this coming Monday. The Chinese automaker announced several incoming debuts coming early next week, including a new “BYD Super e-Platform,” described as a “new benchmark in electric.” What’s most interesting, however, is that BYD is teasing a new … Continue reading “1,000 kW fast charging?!? BYD teases tech twice as fast as Tesla, debuting March 17”

Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment

Global mining and metals company Fortescue is driving the technology behind massive, all electric heavy equipment solutions with an all-new 6 MW DC fast charger that can charge this massive haul truck’s 1,900 kWh battery in less than thirty minutes. (!) Jointly developed by Fortescue and heavy equipment giants Liebherr, the 6 MW (6000 kW) … Continue reading “Lightning fast charger: Fortescue 6 MW DCFC for electric heavy equipment”

Siemens unveils power distribution switchboard for EV fast chargers

Electronics giant Siemens has launched its RapidSBx switchboard, designed to address the need for power distribution to feed commercial switchboards for rapid EV charging station deployment. The UL891 switchboard offers a streamlined design for charging stations and various commercial electrical infrastructure anywhere an outdoor switchboard is needed to comply with green initiatives. This includes urban … Continue reading “Siemens unveils power distribution switchboard for EV fast chargers”

Italian DC fast charger maker Alpitronic enters the US market [video]

Photo: Alpitronic Electrek‘s Seth Weintraub went to Alpitronic America’s new HQ to speak with CEO Mike Doucleff about its plans to roll out its ultra-fast chargers across the US. Bolzano, Italy-based Alpitronic was founded in 2009, and it specializes in the development and production of DC fast chargers. The global company’s best-known product line is … Continue reading “Italian DC fast charger maker Alpitronic enters the US market [video]“

SwRI finds cybersecurity risks in EV fast charging equipment

Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have identified cybersecurity vulnerabilities in DC fast charging EVSE. In a laboratory, the SwRI team exploited vulnerabilities in the power line communication (PLC) layer that transmits smart-grid data between vehicles and charging equipment, gaining access to network keys and digital addresses on both the charger and the vehicle. The … Continue reading “SwRI finds cybersecurity risks in EV fast charging equipment”

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