Charging

As other players in the electric commercial space push for ever-bigger batteries and faster charge timers, Freightliner is going the other way. It’s a bold move, and one that could pay off. Freightliner parent company Daimler says customer input and data helped drive development of the new FCCC MT50e model unveiled at Work Truck Week. That data, combined with input from utility companies and charging manufacturers, led them to take what many might consider a step backwards. A step towards smaller battery…

This tiny tower offers plenty of power and ports to keep your devices charged. Jack Wallen/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Baseus 35W charging station is available on Amazon now for only $50. They also offer a 65W version for $80. I've been using the 35W version and I've found it's more than adequate for my needs.View at Amazon  in and it charges things. However, if you're looking to add a charging station to your desk, and to do so without adding clutter or a bulky tower, this is the way to go. The station is…

The benefits of fleet electrification are well-known, but the question of feasibility is still very real in the minds of many heavy fleet managers. To help fleets understand how electric trucks can fit into their operations, Mack Trucks is offering a mobile off-grid charging system. Mack made the announcement earlier this week at the American Trucking Associations Technology and Maintenance Council Annual Meeting, where they showed off renderings of a Mack MD Electric carrying a “renewable propane”…

Rivian gave us a quick 15 minutes with CEO RJ Scaringe to talk about the R2 and R3. Believe me, we took full advantage of that time to ask the pressing questions you told us you had in our watch party and many others. Some of his answers are the first we’ve heard on the matter. Rivian R3/X !!! It is hard to believe that this secret was kept so well. It is the sign of a company that has its act together and loyal employees. On Rivian R3 vs. R2, there is a contingent within the company…

Infinix will launch its Note40 series later this month and we got an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming Magnetic Charging Ecosystem developed for the Note40 devices. This is Infinix’s new set of accessories which attach via magnets to Note40 series phones. The demo shows a special charging case that snaps onto the device allowing it to magnetically attach to a wireless charging pad and a power bank. The connected accessories support Infinix All-Round FastCharge tech. Infinix All-Round FastCharge…

Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels.com As Tesla’s NACP and Supercharger network are gaining critical mass, Stellantis and GM charging station partner Charge Enterprises – helmed by a longtime GM and Ford executive – has filed for bankruptcy. The company announced its plans to implement a restructuring plan that will hand its business over to its senior lender, Arena Investors, according to Bloomberg. The company has longtime Ford and GM exec Mark LaNeve on its executive team as president.…

June Wan/ZDNETThe other day, I plugged in my MacBook Pro for charging, something that I've done countless times over the past few years. The charge connector magnetically attached to my MacBook and then... Nothing.Uh oh.Also: How this $50 laptop accessory can save you thousands of dollarsI fiddled with the connector a few times and I got some intermittent bursts of charging, which, to be fair, didn't look all that promising. Had I damaged the cable? Had the charger blown up? Had I somehow caused some expensive mishap…

Infinix Note 40 Pro+ retail box leakedGizmoChina has shared the leaked images for the retail box of the Infinix Note 40 Pro+ online. The Note 40 series will feature enhanced charging capabilities with All-round Fast Charge technology 2.0, which will offer even faster charging speeds for both wired and wireless charging.The Infinix Note 40 series will also debut with the wireless MagCharge technology( a wireless charging solution that uses magnets for proper alignment for more efficient power transfer).From the image…

Infinix Note 40 Pro+ 5G is expected to launch later this year. The model may join three other models in the Infinix Note 40 lineup, which includes the base Infinix Note 40, Infinix Note 40 Pro 4G, and Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G. Previously, the 4G variant of the Infinix Note 40 Pro was spotted on a certification site. Now, a report shared a leaked image of the retail packaging of the Note 40 Pro+ 5G model. This suggests some charging details about the purported handset.According to a Gizmochina report that shared a leaked…

OnePlus Ace 3V live image leakedAn alleged live image of the OnePlus Ace 3V was posted on Weibo. It shows the back design of the smartphone, and it’s seen in a white colour.According to the leaked image, OnePlus Ace 3V will feature vertically stacked rear cameras tucked on the top-left corner of the phone. If we compare it to its predecessor, the OnePlus Ace 2V, this one looks different with its rounded edges and smaller camera rings. The sensors are also now elevated, and don’t sit stuck to the back panel like the…