EV chargers now outnumber gas pumps in California
The state accounts for 30 percent of all new zero-emission vehicle sales nationwide
BYD unveils ultra-fast EV charger, adding 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes
Megawatt charging drastically reduces wait times
Airline rules on portable batteries are getting stricter – and more inconsistent
South Korean airline passengers must now carry power banks and e-cigarettes on their person
This Anker 4K USB-C to HDMI adapter includes an extra 140W charging port with Thunderbolt 5
So you don't run out of juice
Power-Over-Skin technology paves the way for wearables without batteries
Power is directly proportional to the distance from the transmitter
This $16 240W omnidirectional USB cable orients to your device, not the other way around
Only available in Japan for now, up to 1.8m in length
Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging
Enough juice for 12,000 km per year in sunny areas
World's first USB4 2.0 cables promise 80Gbps speeds
Double the USB4 data transfer speeds and 240W of charging power
Charging stations don't just power electric cars, they also boost nearby businesses
A study has found that people are more likely to indulge in consumerism as their cars juice up
GM electric cars can now use Tesla's Supercharger network
All you'll need is a $255 Tesla adapter
What just happened? General Motors' electric vehicles can now juice up at Tesla's extensive Supercharger network across the United States. This collaboration has been in the works for over a year after GM announced plans in early 2023 to adopt Tesla's proprietary charging connector and software for its upcoming EVs.
Scientists propose method to extend lithium-ion battery life while lowering costs
Manufacturing process with high-current charging is faster and increases durability
World's fastest smartphone charging tech goes 0-100% in under 5 minutes
The phones are hooked to a massive 320W charging brick
What just happened? Realme just took the crown for the world's fastest charging solution with its new 320W SuperSonic Charge system. Unveiled at an event in Shenzhen earlier this month, the technology can power up an empty smartphone battery in under 5 minutes. Supported phones can charge to 26% in a minute and to 50% in less than two minutes. A full charge takes 4 minutes and 30 seconds. This beats the previous record holder – Xiaomi Redmi's 300W charger from early 2023 which took nearly 5 minutes.
This quirky solar hat could be the next big thing in portable charging
Stay topped up and shaded at the same time
Unique AMD Radeon 7600M external GPU doubles as a 100W laptop charger
Injecting juice and providing additional GPU cores to your laptop simultaneously
Fewer Americans want to buy an EV compared to four years ago, so what changed?
Not enough potential buyers believe the US will build out the necessary infrastructure
New charging algorithm could double life of li-ion batteries
The new algorithm could greatly reduce the ageing effects of continuous recharge cycles
GM and Ford EVs can use Tesla Superchargers starting next year, more to follow
Tesla's Supercharger network is opening up to serve more EV manufacturers
Apple wants an exemption for older phones to comply with India's universal charging regulation
Retrofitting past designs would impact production
BMW, GM, Honda and other automakers join hands for new EV charging network to rival Tesla
Plans for at least 30,000 high-powered charging stations across the U.S.
Inductive-charging startup wins $13.3 million bid to build wireless EV charging technology in Florida
The system can reportedly deliver 200kW charging while the car is traveling at freeway speeds
Apple warned not to throttle charging and data speeds of non-MFi (made for iPhone) USB-C cables
Here we go again: Current rumors suggest that Apple might be planning to throttle data and charging speeds on USB-C cables that don't have the MFi badge. The certification is Apple's way of ensuring devices and accessories are safe to use with iPhones. There is no official indication that it will hinder uncertified devices, but the European Commission isn't taking any chances.
Biden administration mandates EV chargers be standardized to be eligible for federal funding
Tesla has already committed to opening 7,500 Superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles
Realme's GT Neo 5 phone can fully charge in less than 10 minutes
Make low-battery anxiety a thing of the past
Electronic devices sold in the EU must have USB-C charging ports by 2024
Laptops have until 2026