The ChargeSmart Blog

The latest deep dives into world trends and news.

Total Team up With PSA Group for Battery Production

Matthew

Feb 18
3 min

Total Team up With PSA Group for Battery Production

Total are furthering their EV charge with plans to build a battery factory in partnership with the PSA Group

Matthew

Feb 17
2 min

Finally, a Change in Fortune for Nio

Chinese EV manufacturer Nio have finally had a bit of luck come their way. What's behind this sudden change?

Auckland to Get Electrified Public Transport

Matthew

Feb 17
3 min

Auckland to Get Electrified Public Transport

Auckland Council are currently running a trial to see if electric buses could work in the city of sails!

All You Need to Know About Battery Swapping

Matthew

Feb 11
3 min

All You Need to Know About Battery Swapping

Fed up with charging your EV? Did you know, there's another way to get a full battery.

Bentley Think Batteries Can Change Car Design

Matthew

Jan 24
3 min

Bentley Think Batteries Can Change Car Design

What are Bentley's future plans around EVs? Let's find out.

Matthew

Jan 15
4 min

How to Care for Your EV's Battery

We take a look at the two main factors that affect an EV's battery life and how you can manage them to get the most out of your battery!

NASA Is Pioneering the Electric Aircraft

Matthew

Jan 3
2 min

NASA Is Pioneering the Electric Aircraft

From electric cars to tractors, we'v brought you everything so far except planes that is! Now there's an electric plane from NASA!

Matthew

Dec 17, 2019
4 min

Electric Ferries Are Making Waves

Ferries are the latest form of public transport to be electrified

EV Trucks Are Already Being Used for Transport

Matthew

Dec 3, 2019
3 min

EV Trucks Are Already Being Used for Transport

A New Zealand based company is already using a heavy EV truck for deliveries, the future is here!

India's Building an Autonomous Electric Tractor

Matthew

Dec 2, 2019
2 min

India's Building an Autonomous Electric Tractor

An Indian tech start-up is working on an autonomous EV tractor. This invention could revolutionize farming

Take a look at Tesla's 1 Million Mile Battery

Matthew

Nov 26, 2019
3 min

Take a look at Tesla's 1 Million Mile Battery

Today we will take a look at Tesla's incredible Tesla's 1 million mile battery!

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