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Walmart Fast-Charging Network Hits 100 Stores Across 20 US States

Walmart has opened the 100th site in its own electric-vehicle fast-charging network, at a Supercenter in Monument, Colorado, according to electrive. The retailer now runs fast chargers at 100 stores spread across 20 US states.

The hardware at most sites is dense. electrive reports that the majority of locations carry between eight and 16 fast-charging points, with outputs of up to 400 kW. Each stall is fitted with both CCS and NACS connectors, covering the two plug standards used by US electric vehicles.

Shayne Wahlmeier, Senior Vice President of Walmart Energy, described reaching 100 sites as an important milestone, saying the company's broad footprint positions it to make EV charging more accessible for communities while expanding the ways it serves customers.

Source: electrive.com (opens in a new tab)1 sourcePermalink

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NHTSA Widens Brake Assist Probe to More Than 1.1 Million GM Vehicles

More than 1.1 million GM vehicles, including EVs, are under a broader NHTSA investigation after drivers reported losing brake assist, Electrek reported.

The inquiry began as a narrower review. According to Electrek, the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a preliminary evaluation on April 11, 2026, after receiving multiple complaints about a loss of brake assist in 2023 Cadillac Lyriq models.

GM said the issue was due to alleged spindle fractures in the eBoost system, per Electrek.

ODI reports that the issue has resulted in 745 incidents, including 22 crashes or fires, five of which caused injuries, according to Electrek.

The agency estimates that 1,164,820 vehicles are potentially impacted.

The scope reaches beyond one badge. Electrek reported that the engineering analysis also covers 2024-2026 model year Acura ZDX and Honda Prologue vehicles equipped with GM's eBoost system. The original complaints that triggered the preliminary evaluation concerned a single Cadillac model year.

An engineering analysis is the second stage of the defect process at ODI, following the preliminary evaluation opened in April. The complaint pattern described by ODI centers on brake assist loss rather than total brake failure.

Source: electrek.co (opens in a new tab)1 sourcePermalink

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