Fleets and Infrastructure Articles

Charged EVs | Electron to acquire Rhythmos.io to help utilities integrate distributed energy resources

Electron, a GridTech company and a specialist in energy flexibility marketplaces, has agreed to acquire Rhythmos.io, a pioneer in distributed energy resource (DER) detection and grid impact analytics. As EVs, battery storage systems and rooftop solar...

Charged EVs | Hankook Tire introduces iON HT highway-terrain tire for electric light-duty trucks

Hankook Tire America has introduced the iON HT, a highway-terrain tire specifically designed for electric light-duty trucks, highlighting improved load capacity, low rolling resistance and high durability. The tire addresses unique technical demands of electric...

Charged EVs | Upfit UTV and OMI unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain for off-road vehicles

Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary that produces purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, a specialist in electric powertrain engineering, have partnered to introduce off-highway vehicles with OMI’s Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain. This collaboration combines...

Charged EVs | Video: Electrifying heavy equipment – Case’s 580EV Electric Backhoe Loader

In a recent interview with Charged, Case Construction’s Brad Stemper, Brady Lewis, and George MacIntyre discussed the company’s push toward electrification in heavy equipment, specifically focusing on the 580EV electric backhoe loader. The conversation explored...