Chad Kirchner

Chad is the VP of Content for EV Pulse, and other Wrecked Media Group properties. He has years of experience covering the automotive industry and has been featured in Truck Trend, The Drive, Overland Journal, AutoGuide, Automotive Map, and other places.
Chad Kirchner
Hyundai next to adopt North American Charging Standard

The first Korean automaker has pledged its support to NACS. Hyundai’s electric lineup will debut on vehicles starting in the fourth quarter of 2024. This change will allow Hyundai owners to access the 12,000+ Supercharger network that Tesla owners have enjoyed for years. This will double the size of fast charging networks available to Hyundai […]

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Harbinger raises more money, looks at growing electric RV segment

Harbinger Motors, a Southern California-based automotive manufacturer, has secured $60 million in a Series A funding round, the company announced on Wednesday. The round was led by Ridgeline and THOR Industries, with participation from a range of investors, both new and returning. Investment details The funding round saw a notable influx of capital from various […]

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Emporia introduces inexpensive smart panel hardware to make EVSE installation significantly cheaper

When we talk about installing a level 2 EVSE at home when you buy a new EV, we’re often faced with pushback that it’ll be expensive for a panel upgrade to make it all work. In some cases, that’s very true. We’ve seen people pay over $5,000 for the required wiring at home to install […]

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2024 Toyota Land Cruiser: Back to its roots with a modern twist

Toyota has announced the return of the Land Cruiser to the U.S. market for the 2024 model year. This reintroduction marks a significant development for the brand, as the new model aims to combine the vehicle’s traditional off-road capabilities with contemporary design and technology. A return to roots The 2024 Land Cruiser is built on the […]

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Automakers finally get serious about North American charging infrastructure

Seven automakers are creating a joint venture and work together to build out a new EV charging network across North America. Finally it appears that automakers have decided that just relying on what is already out there isn’t going to work, and are taking matters into their own collective hands. BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, […]

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Chevy announces Bolt… wait what?

Today, GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra announced that there will be a next-generation Bolt. One of the most affordable EVs currently on sale will survive into the next generation. This is surprising because GM had previously announced that it was going to kill the Bolt EV and EUV in favor for Ultium-based models set […]

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Nissan first Japanese automaker to announce NACS support

The first Japanese-based automaker has announced that it too will be adopting the NACS charging connector on future EVs starting in 2025. Nissan is the first of the Japanese automakers to announce switching to the Tesla connector and letting its vehicles access Tesla’s Supercharger network. Adapters will be available starting next year for current CCS-enabled […]

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Ford lowers the price on all F-150 Lightning models

Citing raw materials costs, production scaling, and increased plant capacity, Ford announced a price reduction on its F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup. Customers ordering today will have their trucks by October at a price that is a bit closer to the price at which the Lightning went on sale. For those with short memories, Lightning has […]

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Supercar Slayer: Hyundai debuts Ioniq 5 N

The rear windshield wiper has returned! Wait… what? Today at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, Hyundai debuted its high-performance N version of the Ioniq 5. In addition to being designed to be a track slayer, it’s the first E-GMP car from Hyundai Motor to have a rear windshield wiper. Based on the Ioniq 5, the […]

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Mercedes-Benz next in line to adopt NACS

Mercedes-Benz announced today that it’ll join the growing list of automakers who will support NACS in North America in 2025. This means Mercedes-EQ owners will be able to access the 12,000 Tesla Supercharger locations across the country, plus a growing list of third-parties that’ll support the standard. “Our strategic priority is clear: Building the world’s […]

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