Latest Developments in Electrical Vehicle Batteries and Charging: Chargie, Aptera, Transtector, Pioneer Power Zero, and Orange EV Make Headlines
In the rapidly evolving world of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, several companies are making significant strides in the development and deployment of innovative solutions.
NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc., a Vermont-based company formed by KORE Power in 2020, is spearheading the provision of a standardized mobile energy storage platform for the energy industry. Meanwhile, CTNS, a battery innovation technology expert, offers services for the development, manufacturing, and management of battery packs for various industries, including EVs.
As the push towards zero-emission vehicles gains momentum, the U.S. government has taken action. In 2021, an Executive Order called for all federal vehicle acquisitions to be zero-emission by 2035. This mandate has spurred the growth of companies like Chargie, which has been granted Authorization to Operate (ATO) within federal government systems by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Chargie's EV charging infrastructure is designed for networked level 2 and level 3 charging for government agencies and fleets across the United States.
Transtector, another player in the EV charging market, has released a new line of charging cables designed for Level 2 applications. These cables feature the J1772 connector, a common charging port for electric vehicles in the United States and Canada. Transtector's new EV charging cables are available in three versions based on charging rate: 32 amps, 40 amps, or 48 amps.
Kempower is involved in the development of Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) charging stations in the United States. The company provides the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector as part of its product line and has introduced high-power charging solutions for electric trucks and vehicles above one megawatt. In 2025, Kempower partnered with Commercial Trailer Leasing, Inc. (CTL) to lease pure-electric and low-emission NEV charging stations in the US.
CTL has partnered with Orange EV to deploy pure-electric and zero-emission, DOT-compliant yard trucks throughout the United States. The Orange EV yard trucks, along with their paired, onsite charging cabinets, will be under lease with various customers within the food distribution and logistics industry segments.
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of automotive parts, has announced a $59.9M investment to increase production capacity at two of its American subsidiaries to keep up with growing sales of interior and exterior automotive parts in the key North American market.
In the realm of energy storage and EV charging, collaborations between companies are driving innovation. Aptera Motors has established a strategic alliance with CTNS to build Aptera's battery pack program, develop other energy solutions, and pave the way for the creation of a joint venture subsidiary dedicated to advancing these initiatives.
Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. is launching its first zero-emission platforms in partnership with NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc. The new platforms, ZEeB and EXZELCR, offer battery energy storage for zero-emission EV charging. The ZEeB, powered by KORE Power lithium-ion battery cells, has a 500 kW power capacity unit and 1.3 MWh energy storage capacity. The ZEeB is designed for grid connectivity and can be integrated into Pioneer's E-Bloc solution for microgrid connectivity options. The EXZELCR allows for immediate, mobile, emissions-free, off-grid recharging of the ZEeB, while also offering additional value as a Disaster Recovery tool.
These collaborations and innovations are shaping the future of sustainable energy solutions, making strides towards a greener and more efficient transportation sector.
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