Biden administration announces that Tesla will open 7,500 chargers to vehicles from other EV makers in the US
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EU Approves Common Charger For Mobile Phones
Final blow for Apple's Lightning connector, as European Parliament approves universal charger for mobile devices
US Says Private Investment Boosts EV Charger Manufacturing
US says private companies investing more than $700m to expand domestic electric vehicle charger manufacturing capacity after $7.5bn subsidy package
Apple Not Happy, As Europe Insists On Common Charger
A decade late and the end for lightning cables? Apple will be forced to install USB-C ports on all its devices sold in the EC
EU Set To Unveil Common Phone Charger Proposal
Only a decade late? European Commission on Thursday will reportedly present its proposed legislation for a common phone charger
Apple Fined $2 Million For Selling iPhone 12 With No Charger
Fined for breaking consumer law as Brazilian agency rejects Apple green claim for not including charger, as well as 'misleading' water resist claims
Apple Cautions EU About Common Charger Push
Apple has cautioned against the renewed EU push for a common mobile charger, warning that losing its Lightning port will add to e-waste mountain
EU Regulators Mull Action On Universal Smartphone Chargers
Frustrated at lack of progress towards universal phone charger, EU to consider whether to take action
Free Software Will Help Detect Faulty And Malicious USB-C Cables
HP, Intel and Microsoft-backed USB-C authentication guidelines will help protect against security threats and damaged devices
Phone Chargers Will Use More Power Than Jamaica In 2019
Charging devices will generate 13 Megatonnes of CO2 equivalent by 2019 - more than double today's figure
The IEC Creates A Universal Laptop Charger
The new standard will be published in early 2014, but it’s unclear whether companies like Apple will get on board
Nokia 301 Joins O2 “Chargers Out Of The Box” Range
Nokia 301 is the first mass-market handset to ship without a charger on O2
O2 On Track To Sell Phones Without Chargers By 2015
Operator O2 wants industry to sell phones without chargers as standard following successful HTC test
Apple Files Patent For Password Recovering Charger
New technology could replace security questions for forgotten laptop, iPhone and iPad passwords