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Detroit-based EV charging company set to benefit from incoming tariffs
DETROIT (WXYZ) — We’re talked a lot about how tariffs levied agianst other countries by the Trump adminstration could potentially hurt whole industries, businesses and consumers.
But today, we’re introducing a Detroit-based Electric Vehicle charging company that says they’ll benefit from them.
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“There is a great benefit now based upon the climate in the country and there being a focus on U.S. based manufacturers. So, Dunamis fits very neatly in that model,” said Nataline King, the Founder & CEO of Dunamis Charge.
The 51-year-old Detroit native owns Dunamis Charge, the world’s only Black-owned, woman-led EV battery charging company. Natalie initially entered this space back in 2012 when she founded Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC. The company manufactured LED lights and specialized in commercial, utility and industrial energy efficiency solutions.
Much of their manufacturing was done in Asia.
“(It was) riddled with complications by doing business oversees. So, quality, supply chain management, you know, logistics, customs. All of those things really became hindrances,” King said.
So, Natalie pivoted and founded Dunamis Charge in 2020. The company began building high-quality, level two Electric Vehicle battery charges that can fully refill a car’s battery overnight.
What’s more, the chargers were competitively priced. A single-port residential EV charging unit starts around $700, less than the cost of a brand new iPhone. And nearly 100 percent of the battery’s components are American made.
“At the time that we came up with this concept, there were no tariffs,” King said.” There were, yeah no…President Biden had not been in office yet. So, there were no incentives for EV charging infrastructure.”
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“We manufacture the charges from scratch, right? So, we start out with what we call the PCB board, locally sourced right in Auburn Hills. So, most of our suppliers are within a 30-mile radius,” said Dunamis Charge Plant Manager Erik Williams.
And Dunamis hires American workers, like these two from right here in Detroit.
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“We’re electric assemblers. So, we assemble the components to make the charger itself. And, we test it to make sure it’s safe to go out to homes, or businesses, companies,” said Electric Assembler Shelton Snead.
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“Me personally, I take pride in it cause like, I try to tell people like what I do,” said Lavez Boudreaux. “When they…it’s kind of hard for them to believe. So, it’s like I kind of take pride in and be proud of what I do.”
Dunamis Charges got the attention of Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and former U.S. President Joe Biden.
In fact, King was invited to Washington D.C. twice by the Biden administration: once to an event at the White House, and once when she joined UAW President Shawn Fain in First Lady Jill Biden’s box during last year’s State of the Union address.
And as for the current president?
“I believe that the Trump administration supports the automotive industry. And, I believe that we will be able to benefit from that support,” King said.
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As a team, the Detroit Lions have a ton to prove this season.
After taking a step back in 2025 for the first time in the Dan Campbell era, doubt is starting to creep in both within Detroit and from the national audience. It hasn’t been a splashy offseason, and with some drama surrounding the departures of Alex Anzalone, Taylor Decker, and Terrion Arnold, the vibes have certainly been off.
Proving the doubters wrong starts at an individual level, and there are plenty of Lions players who must use this season to turn their career around or show that they belong in Detroit.
So today’s Question of the Day is:
Which Lions player has the most to prove in 2026?
My answer: On offense, one name jumps to the top of the list for me: Christian Mahogany.
After his rookie season, it looked like the Lions may have found a gem in Mahogany. While he only played a handful of games, the fifth-round pick finished the season on a high note, projecting to be the team’s left guard of the future. Unfortunately, 2025 was filled with injuries and subpar play. Mahogany will have to compete with Ben Bartch and Miles Frazier just to win back his starting job, but the bar should be higher than that. He needs to prove he can be a potential high-end starter again, because the bar is very high when it comes to offensive line expectations in Detroit.
On defense, the list is much longer, but I think the most pressure is on Derrick Barnes. With Anzalone now gone, Barnes will be expected to not only be a full-time starter, but take on multiple roles. He needs to take his pass rush, coverage skills, and even edge setting to a new level and justify the three-year, $24 million extension he was given. If he succeeds, the Lions defense has a chance to bounce back in 2026. If he fails, it seems unlikely Barnes will reach the final year on his contract, which includes a hefty $6.145 million option bonus.
Which Lions players do you think have the most to prove in the 2026 season? Share your answers in the comment section below.
After being selected No. 53 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Ugonna Onyenso signed a two-way deal with the Detroit Pistons.
Amid speculation of a possible Jalen Duren departure, the Detroit Pistons signed recent No. 53 overall pick Ugonna Onyenso to a two-way contract following the 2026 NBA Draft. Considering Detroit finished atop the Eastern Conference last year, playing time may be tough to come by for Onyenso; however, that doesn’t change his status as an intriguing prospect.
Despite nearly falling out of the draft entirely, the Virginia product was viewed as one of the top shot-blocking prospects, standing at 7’0″ with a 7’5″ wingspan. Last season in the ACC, Onyenso had a block percentage of 17.4 and averaged 2.9 blocks in less than 20 minutes per game. In the ACC Tournament, Onyenso gained notariety for his defensive prowess, averaging seven blocks per game in a three-game span, including nine blocks against Cameron Boozer and Duke.
For these reasons, Onyenso has potential to carve out a solid career as a defensive specialist if given the opportunity.
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