EV, Battery & Charging News: Orange EV, Chargepoint & ADS-TEC

In EV, battery and charging news are lawmakers, Orange EV, Chargepoint and ADS-TEC.

Bye Bye EV Tax Credits?

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a sweeping tax and spending package that includes the elimination of federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits. The legislation proposes ending the $7,500 tax credit for new EVs by December 31, 2026, with an earlier cutoff of December 31, 2025, for automakers that have sold over 200,000 qualifying vehicles.

Additionally, the $4,000 credit for used EVs would be terminated after this year. The bill also introduces new annual registration fees of $250 for EV owners and $100 for hybrid owners to replace traditional fuel taxes.

Proponents of the bill argue that it reduces government spending and prevents taxpayer money from subsidizing high-income individuals purchasing luxury EVs. Critics, however, warn that removing these incentives could hinder the growth of the EV market, potentially leading to job losses and reduced competitiveness in the global clean energy sector. Some Republican senators have expressed concerns that a full repeal of the tax credits could disrupt job growth and the energy sector.

The bill now moves to the Senate, where its future remains uncertain. While some lawmakers support the measure, others have raised concerns about its potential impact on the economy and the environment. It is expected that the outcome will significantly influence the direction of U.S. energy policy and the adoption of electric vehicles in the coming years.

Orange EV Surpasses 100-Truck Fleets

Orange EV, the leading U.S. maker of pure-electric yard trucks, announced that several customers now operate fleets of over 100 Orange EV trucks across the U.S. and Canada. These companies cite the high cost, inefficiency, and downtime of diesel yard trucks as key reasons for converting to electric.

The company’s e-TRIEVER® trucks offer over 98% uptime, lower operating costs, and superior driver comfort. Customers have reported dramatic savings—one fleet saved nearly $400,000 in fuel from just two electric trucks with over 30,000 operating hours each. While electric trucks involve a higher upfront cost, lower fuel and maintenance expenses have delivered strong long-term returns.

With more than 1,400 trucks deployed and 8.5 million operational hours logged across 40 states and Canada, Orange EV continues to lead the charge in zero-emission yard truck adoption, offering a turnkey package that includes vehicles, charging infrastructure, and full service support.

ChargePoint and Eaton Partner

ChargePoint and Eaton have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. The partnership aims to streamline the purchase, design, and installation of EV charging systems by offering integrated, turnkey solutions that include chargers, electrical infrastructure, and engineering services.

Together, the companies will co-develop technologies to advance bidirectional charging and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) capabilities, enabling EVs to serve as power sources for homes and buildings. This one-stop-shop approach will help reduce costs, manage site power needs more efficiently, and boost the reliability of charging systems.

ChargePoint CEO Rick Wilmer and Eaton’s energy transition head Paul Ryan emphasized the partnership’s role in addressing key electrification challenges and supporting large-scale energy transition. The collaboration positions ChargePoint as a comprehensive EV ecosystem provider, integrating vehicles, infrastructure, and cloud-based management tools to support a wide range of charging scenarios from fleet and residential to public and commercial applications.