The Scottish government has introduced a new £2 million Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Market Readiness Fund for the financial year 2025–26. This initiative is aimed at encouraging collaboration among HGV operators, manufacturers, financiers and charge-point operators (CPOs) to foster investment in the decarbonization of HGVs. The fund is a continuation of work begun with the HGV Decarbonisation Pathway in 2024, focusing on identifying necessary charging infrastructure locations to support zero...

BP has entered into an agreement to sell its Mobility & Convenience and BP Pulse businesses in the Netherlands to Catom. This sale aligns with BP's $20 billion divestment program and is anticipated to finalize by the end of 2025, pending regulatory approvals. This transaction is part of BP's strategy to reshape its downstream businesses by focusing on integrated positions. The deal encompasses approximately 300 BP-owned or branded retail sites, including some locations with electric vehic...

BHP has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with FinDreams Battery Co. Ltd. (FDB), a wholly owned subsidiary of the BYD Group known for manufacturing and selling battery systems for commercial vehicles, power batteries and energy storage. The collaboration aims to address Scope 1 and 2 emissions by exploring existing and emerging technologies for BHP's operations. Specifically, BHP and FDB will assess powertrain battery solutions for heavy mining equipment and locomotives, along with t...

CATL has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with BHP Group to collaborate on battery technology and electrification projects. The collaboration will cover the development of batteries for mining equipment and locomotives, and the exploration of rapid charging infrastructure and energy storage systems for BHP's mining applications. Additionally, the partnership aims to investigate battery recycling options. CATL, recognized globally for its new energy technologies, is focused on buildi...

Battery Smart, a battery-swapping operator, has raised $29 million in its ongoing Series B round, with the funding led by New York-based private equity firm Rising Tide Energy. Previous investors who participated include Ecosystem Integrity Fund, LeapFrog Investments and responsAbility. Established in 2019 by Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka, Battery Smart operates a network for battery swapping in electric two- and three-wheelers. This service facilitates the quick exchange of depleted batter...

Vemo, a company based in Mexico, has secured a significant 500 million pesos (about $27 million) financing from BEEL to expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country. This financing, which will last for 12 years, is intended to enhance the Vemo Charging Network (VCN), the most robust public EV charging network in Mexico. The investment marks a significant milestone for Vemo, reinforcing its position in clean mobility infrastructure and supporting nationwide electric mobility. ...

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Blink Charging Co., a global provider of electric vehicle charging services, announced its intention to establish a £100 million Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) in collaboration with private equity firm Axxeltrova Capital. The non-binding term sheet, finalized on June 20, outlines the investment aimed at enhancing EV charging infrastructure across the UK under the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) program. This SPV will be utilized to finance and own Blink's EV chargers, which will ...

Stellantis is scaling back on promoting hydrogen options for its light commercial vehicles due to insufficient investment in infrastructure and incentives in the UK. The company, which includes Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Vauxhall under its Pro One van umbrella, offers a hydrogen fuel-cell version of the large Movano in the UK, with plans to launch the midsize Vivaro van later in 2025. Both models are already available in left-hand-drive markets. Fedele Ragusa, Stellantis' senior product m...

Mainland Chinese automaker JAC Group, in partnership with battery manufacturer CATL and its subsidiary Evogo, has conducted a successful integrated battery-swap test for commercial vehicles using CATL's Choco-SEB battery system. The test, which allows a complete battery replacement in just 150 seconds, represents a significant advancement in energy efficiency for electric logistics fleets. The trial underscores efforts to diminish charging time for electric commercial vehicles, enhancing oper...

Mirattery, Nio's battery asset operator, has partnered with CATL, marking an increased interest from the Chinese battery giant in the battery-swap business. The companies have signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Hefei, Anhui province, to deepen cooperation in areas including capital, technology and business models. The agreement between the two companies includes equity investment, battery rental service operations, user services, and the coconstruction and sharing of battery-swap net...

Valeo is gearing up to unveil its next-generation vehicle technology at Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) Mobility 2025, highlighting innovations in hardware, software and AI aimed at enhancing safety, sustainability and personalization in mobility. The event, scheduled from Sept. 8 to 12 at Munich Messe, Germany, will feature Valeo's advancements in its software-defined vehicles (SDVs), encompassing enhanced updatability, upgradability and personalization. The display will focus o...

Accumotive, a Mercedes-Benz subsidiary located in the city of Kamenz, Germany, has commenced the series production of the latest-generation batteries for the all-electric CLA. Since the beginning of its operations in 2012, Accumotive has assembled more than 2 million batteries at its plant in Kamenz. The company has strengthened its position as a key supplier of battery packs in the global Mercedes-Benz production network. Accumotive's Kamenz plant has started supplying the new g...

ADS-TEC Energy, energy company MVV and the retail group Müller are collaborating to deploy more than 30 battery-buffered fast-charging solutions, including ChargePosts and ChargeBoxes, at Müller locations across Germany. Müller is providing the locations, which are part of its broader network of about 950 stores in eight European countries. ADS-TEC Energy's innovative charging systems allow for ultra-fast electric vehicle charging, even in areas with limited grid capacity, addressing ...

Cariqa, a Berlin-based company specializing in electric vehicle charging payments and pricing, has secured €4 million in seed funding. Contrarian Ventures and Anthemis Group co-led the round, which received additional support from Anthemis Group Female Innovators Lab, Earth, Golden Egg Check and Techstars. Cariqa aims to tackle the inefficiencies prevalent in Europe's EV charging market, which include fragmented payment systems, unclear pricing and numerous intermediaries. The company offer...

EVerged, a North American energy technology company, announced a strategic partnership with Ampeco, a provider of electric vehicle charging management platforms, to expand EV charging infrastructure to over 5,000 points within two years. This partnership aims to address the industry challenge of charging reliability by utilizing Ampeco's platform to improve uptime and driver experience for both AC and DC charging solutions. Peter Ruzich, COO at EVerged, noted that Ampeco's platform allow...

In a press release dated July 9, U Power Ltd. announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NV Gotion Co. Ltd., a recognized player in new-energy battery manufacturing. This partnership aims to deploy swapping-enabled electric vehicle batteries and develop battery-bank solutions for compatible EVs in Thailand and the Southeast Asia region. The collaboration will focus on creating battery modules and packs for various EV types, including two- and three-wheelers, p...

Federal Realty and Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging (HPC) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at deploying electric vehicle infrastructure across retail real estate properties. The partnership will initially roll out EV charging stations at 20 selected sites, such as Camelback Colonnade in Phoenix; Lawrence Park Shopping Center in Broomall, Pennsylvania; and Shops at Pembroke Gardens in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Each site will offer up to 10 stalls with charging speeds of 400 kW, a...

Shanghai-based electric-car maker Nio has launched its 1,000th highway battery-swap station in mainland China. The new battery-swap station is located at the Fushan service area on the G5011 Wuhu-Hefei Highway. This development is part of Nio's efforts to expand its battery-swap infrastructure across the country, enhancing connectivity between 550 major cities and mitigating range anxiety for Nio and Onvo brand users driving on highways. The company now operates a total of 3,399 battery-sw...

Mazda Motor Corp. has launched a new research and development office named Mazda R&D Center Tokyo (MRT), located in Azabudai Hills, Minato-ku, Tokyo, as part of its strategy to enhance its operations in the metropolitan area. Concurrently, Mazda has relocated its Tokyo Office from the Kasumigaseki Building to Azabudai Hills. The company aims to maintain its status as the Brand of Choice by adapting to the industry's shift toward electrified and intelligent vehicles while preserving i...

New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the allocation of $3 million to three projects, which are aimed at advancing technologies to efficiently integrate electric vehicles into the power grid. New York State is also making available $4 million in grants to address data collection and operational challenges faced by utilities in managing EV charging. These initiatives are expected to enhance grid flexibility, shift charging schedules to meet energy demands and reduce costs for co...

The Malaga depot is undergoing a $12 million upgrade to become Western Australia's largest electric vehicle bus charging facility, supporting 110 electric buses. This upgrade involves the installation of solar panels, batteries and new charging infrastructure, with 16 chargers already in place and the rest to follow by the end of 2025. These electric buses can travel up to 300 km per charge, reducing CO2 emissions by about 40 metric tons annually. Electric buses have been introduced to suburb...

Zurich-based energy company Energie 360° has acquired electric vehicle charging service provider Move Mobility, strengthening its position in the electric mobility market in Switzerland. The acquisition increases the number of charging points managed by the Energie 360° mobility group to over 24,000 and its user base to over 250,000. Move Mobility will be integrated into the Energie 360° group but will keep its independent brand identity, similar to other brands in the group such...

Mainland China plans to upgrade its electric vehicle charging infrastructure by increasing the number of ultrafast-charging stations to over 100,000 by 2027 to address the issue of range anxiety, Yicai Global reported July 8, citing a new policy blueprint. The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) instructed local authorities to create construction plans for charging facilities in highway service areas, prioritizing the upgrading of stations with utilization ra...

U Power Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed provider of comprehensive electric vehicle battery-swapping solutions, signed an electric service provider (ESP) agreement to deploy its UOTTA smart battery-swapping stations in Singapore, according to a July 7 news release. The development marks U Power's official entry into the Singapore market, following a similar agreement in Macau in June. Under the agreement, U Power and its local ESP partner will promote the sale, installation and maintenance of the UOT...

FOR EV, a Scotland-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, is enhancing its presence in Europe through a partnership with Stena Line, marking a significant expansion with a large-scale installation in Sweden at Karlskrona Port. This venture is the second collaboration between the two companies, following a previous successful installation at Stena Line's UK site at Cairnryan Port. The partnership provides a fully-funded solution for Stena Line, covering the installation, o...

Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, plans to establish its own charging network in Australia, similar to Tesla's Supercharger network. Zeekr already operates an extensive network of chargers across 183 cities in China and aims to differentiate itself in the Australian market by rolling out the Zeekr Power network locally. The company is exploring collaborations with equipment manufacturers, charger operators and electricity companies in Australia to achieve this goa...

BP Pulse has announced its withdrawal from the workplace charging market to concentrate on expanding its electric vehicle charging hubs and rapid charger network in the UK. The company will fulfill all existing commitments for installations, warranties and maintenance agreements, but will not engage in new business in this area. BP Pulse aims to streamline operations and enhance its competitive position, focusing on creating ultrafast-charging networks. Current workplace charging customers ha...

V-Green has launched a new electric vehicle charging hub, which features the largest number of superfast charging piles installed at a single facility in Hanoi, Vietnam. The EV charging hub is located at the Minh Khai parking lot on Cau Dien street in Nam Tu Liem district. Notably, V-Green is a part of Vietnamese vehicle manufacturer VinFast Group. The unit was set up by the carmaker to invest in setting up EV charging infrastructure across the country.  Situated on a major road ...

Electric vehicle drivers in South Australia now have access to the state's first comprehensive EV charging network, known as RAA Charge. The EV charging network is developed by the Royal Automobile Association (RAA). This expansive network includes over 550 charging plugs spread across 144 sites, making it one of the largest in Australia. The implementation of this EV charging network was facilitated by a grant of A$12.35 million from the South Australian government, aiming to expedite the tr...

In the years soon after the COVID-19 pandemic, investments into electric vehicle charging infrastructure accelerated dramatically as governments, private companies and international institutions laid the groundwork for an electrified future. This surge of capital was driven by the understanding that increasing the range in a vehicle is not enough to instill confidence in prospective buyers about EVs, and a robust and faster EV charging network with easy access is equally vital. However, the m...

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Enphase Energy, Inc. announced the launch of its latest product, the IQ EV Charger 2, in Australia and New Zealand. This smart charger is designed to integrate with Enphase's solar and battery systems or operate as a standalone unit. The charger features advanced energy management that enhances solar utilization, reduces energy costs and provides an efficient EV charging experience. The IQ EV Charger 2 prioritizes surplus solar energy for EV charging and incorporates automatic phase switching...

Volkswagen and Renault are driving pilot projects focused on bidirectional charging in Europe. While these projects are being managed at a small scale, both carmakers are expected to scale up their respective vehicle-to-grid (V2G) projects to support the EU's power grid in the future. Utrecht has become the first European city to launch a large-scale V2G system through a collaboration involving Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels, and the local municipality. The initiative, which is named...

Hubject, a leading provider of interoperable EV charging solutions, has deepened its strategic partnership with Chargemap, one of the leading charge point operators (CPOs) in Europe, to roll out the former's Plug&Charge technology across Chargemap's existing EV charging infrastructure in Europe.  It can be recalled that the two companies had first forged their partnership in 2018.  Under the new terms, the two companies have agreed to integrate Hubject's Plug&Ch...

India-based supplier of EV charging solutions Servotech Renewable Power System Limited has received an order from Bengaluru International Airport Limited to install an EV charging station at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The planned EV charging facility will include 10 ultra-fast DC EV chargers, each offering a capacity of 240 kW, making it the largest EV charging hub for airside operations at an Indian airport, the company said.  The installation aims to enhance the ai...

The US electric vehicle tax credits, which include a $7,500 credit for new EV purchases or leases and a $4,000 credit for used EVs, are set to expire Sept. 30 following the recent tax and budget legislation passed by Congress. This change marks the end of incentives that have boosted EV sales in recent times. The Electrification Coalition expressed concerns that the expiration of these credits could hinder the US' role in the global shift toward electric transportation, potentially ceding lea...

Xpeng UK has announced its selection of Ohme as the official home electric vehicle charging partner, streamlining the transition to EVs for its customers by offering a complete home EV charger and installation service through the Xpeng UK retail network. This partnership is highlighted by Ohme Mobility Director Peter McDonald, emphasizing the benefits of easy charging and reduced running costs for Xpeng customers. Xpeng, recognized as a high-tech car and technology company...

LEM, a specialist in electrical measurement technology, has introduced a new series of DC meters, the DCES600 and DCES1500, designed to facilitate DC charging infrastructure manufacturers in expediting their market delivery of fast and megawatt charging solutions with kilowatt-hour billing services, the company said in a press release on July 2. These meters enhance performance, flexibility and system optimization, making them suitable for applications including e-truck charging. They are cap...

Powerland, an energy solutions provider, has been collaborating with Kempower since 2022 in the Benelux and French markets to advance e-mobility through intelligent charging infrastructure. This partnership has been instrumental in deploying fast-charging technology specifically designed for private fleet operators, thereby supporting sustainable transport. Over time, Powerland has earned a reputation for developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for electric buses and trucks i...

UTA Edenred, a mobility service provider and part of the Edenred group, has partnered with Powerdot, a Portuguese charging-point operator (CPO), to expand the public electric vehicle charging network in Europe. Through this collaboration, the users of UTA Edenred's EV charging solutions can access approximately 8,000 Powerdot charging points across France, Spain, Belgium and Poland. The collaboration is part of UTA Edenred's extensive network offering, which involves more than 925,000 ...

Polestar's public charging service, Polestar Charge, is offering access to 1 million charging points, forming one of the broadest networks in Europe, through a single app, according to a July 2 press release. The service, available in all Polestar markets in Europe, includes major operators such as IONITY, Recharge, Total, Fastned, Tesla Super Chargers and Allego, alongside local providers in various markets, ensuring comprehensive public charging options for users. The subscription offer ...

U Power Ltd., a provider of electric vehicle battery-swapping solutions, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Beijing Foton International Trade Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Foton Motor, to jointly promote battery-swapping-compatible electric heavy trucks, buses and vans in Southeast Asia, South America, Hong Kong and Macau markets. U Power will offer technological support to integrate battery-swapping capabilities into Beijing Foton vehicles and develop battery-swappi...

The Petaling Jaya City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya [MBPJ]) in Malaysia is planning to install 1,000 electric vehicle chargers at strategic locations and public parking areas across Petaling Jaya in two phases. According to Petaling Jaya Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon, this initiative is a part of the city's low-carbon urban development agenda and involves collaboration with green energy solution providers. The first phase aims to install 500 EV chargers, with the help of strategic p...

Kempower has been chosen as one of the preferred electric vehicle charging equipment suppliers by Allego, a major charging-point operator (CPO) in Europe. Allego aims to enhance its provision of reliable, high-performance EV charging solutions, and Kempower is set to aid this mission through its collaboration. This partnership follows successful pilot projects conducted in the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden since 2023. The initial phase involves deployments in the Nordics, the Benelux a...

ChargePoint has announced the new Flex Plus charger, designed to meet the needs of home charging for company cars in Europe, which makes up 60% of new car sales in the region. The Flex Plus charger works with ChargePoint's Driver Management Solution to reimburse employees for home energy use, offers public charging options for on-the-road drivers, and provides insight into fleet-wide charging activities. The Flex Plus is the first charger built on ChargePoint's new AC charging architecture...

Mobilize, the mobility and financial services division of Renault Group, has teamed up with Andersen EV, a UK designer of electric vehicle charging solutions, to offer premium home charging options to Renault Group EV customers. This partnership enables customers purchasing electric models such as the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, Renault 4 E-Tech electric, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Alpine A290 and Dacia Spring to acquire an Andersen Quartz charge point, professionally installed, for £999. ...

Shell Germany has initiated a pilot project offering dynamic electricity pricing at fast-charging stations based on daily fluctuations in the electricity exchange price, known as the spot price. The aim is to incentivize electric vehicle drivers to charge when electricity is cheaper, usually when there is abundant renewable energy on the grid. This will also help stabilize the power grid. Electricity prices drop during midday due to photovoltaic generation but increase in the early evening du...

Tesla has started operations of its first batch of V4 Superchargers in mainland China with a peak power output of 500 kW, while BYD progresses in deploying 1-MW charging facilities. As the largest electric vehicle market globally enters the megawatt-level ultrafast-charging era, Tesla announced on Weibo that its latest V4 Superchargers are now operational for both Tesla and other EV brands. These Superchargers are available at seven stations located in Shanghai, Zhejiang, Gansu and Chong...

OMV Česká republika and Pražská energetika (PRE) have joined forces to expand the ultrafast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across the Czech Republic. This initiative builds upon their previous partnership, which was signed in 2020 and introduced PRE POINT fast and ultrafast chargers to OMV fuel stations nationwide. The new agreement between the two companies entails installing 113 ultrafast-charging stations across 48 locations, with both companies jointly managing inv...

Hubject and Tritium have formed a partnership to incorporate Hubject's Plug&Charge functionality into Tritium's charging infrastructure worldwide. This collaboration aims to streamline electric vehicle charging by merging Hubject's Plug&Charge platform with Tritium's advanced technology, facilitating easier EV adoption through simplified charging, akin to refueling traditional vehicles. The partnership aims to leverage Hubject's intercharge platform and ISO15118 Plug&Charge e...

Thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology is set to implement a new customer- and technology-oriented structure with four distinct business units, effective Oct. 1, 2025. This realignment aims to position the segment for profitable growth and capital market readiness, specifically targeting the demand in the mainland Chinese market and the shift toward electromobility. The newly structured business units will focus on chassis, components, aftermarket, and forging, while enhancing customer focus and ...

StarCharge has introduced its Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger to the Australian market, marking a significant step in the country's shift toward a more dynamic energy system. This launch was announced during an industry event in Sydney, attended by various stakeholders, including utilities and government agencies. The Halo V2G, which took over two years to develop and test locally, is a next-generation bidirectional DC wallbox. It supports the ISO 15118-2 and ISO 15118-20 protocols and offe...

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) has approved investment projects totaling 28.6 billion baht (approximately US$870 million) focused on digital infrastructure and travel sectors. The BOI has also enhanced incentives for the use of local content in the manufacturing of electric vehicles and electrical appliances (E&E). The BOI has introduced incentives for local content use in the automotive and electrical appliance sectors by offering a two-year, 50% corporate income tax reduction. T...

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Eleport and Plugsurfing have formed a strategic partnership to enhance electric vehicle charging accessibility across Croatia. Starting this summer, Plugsurfing customers can easily locate and charge their EVs at Eleport charging stations across Croatia via the Plugsurfing app. Eleport is a public EV charge point operator (CPO) in Central and Eastern Europe that has been expanding its charging network rapidly within Croatia, focusing on installing chargers at major travel and shopping sites. ...

bp pulse has opened an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub near San Francisco International Airport. The hub, located three miles from the airport, is part of bp's strategy to establish charging hubs near airports and other high-demand areas in collaboration with Hertz. The site includes 12 ultrafast EV charging bays, each with a 400-kilowatt capacity, featuring a mix of combined charging system (CCS) and North America Charging Standard (NACS) connectors. CCS connectors are compatible with man...

A federal judge, Tana Lin, has ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars earmarked for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations in more than a dozen US states. This decision grants a preliminary injunction for the distribution of funds under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which was allocated $5 billion and was set to be utilized from 2022 to 2026. The program was originally signed into law by President Joe Biden in 2021, but fa...

BMW Group Korea, led by CEO Han Sang-yoon, has entered into a business agreement with the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) to establish a Global Interoperability Testing Center (GIOTEC). The testing center, which is set to open in the second half of this year at KERI's Ansan branch, aims to enhance the compatibility of EV charging systems by evaluating interoperability among various EV models and charging systems. The collaboration between BMW and KERI intends to improve t...

Eleport, a leading charge point operator in the Central and Eastern European region, entered a strategic partnership with Supernova Group, a local retail real estate operator. The collaboration aims to introduce about 200 ultra-fast charging points at 30 Supernova shopping centers in Croatia and Slovenia, addressing the increasing demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging in urban and transit areas. The initiative reflects Eleport's mission to establish long-term partnerships that innovate...

In a press release dated June 25, U Power Ltd. announced the launch of its innovative Battery-Bank initiative and a Battery-Token solution, leveraging Web 3.0 blockchain and token-based economics. The company, which specializes in comprehensive electric vehicle battery-swapping solutions, aims to evolve into a smart energy grid solutions provider with this new strategy. The announcement was made by U Power's strategic investor, Chatchaval Jiaravanon, at the Web 3.0 Battery Swap Ecosystem...

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets has partnered with Ubitricity, the UK's largest electric vehicle charge-point operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, to install 2,000 on-street residential EV charge points by the end of 2025. This initiative is part of the borough's effort to reduce emissions and improve air quality. The charge points, which can be installed in less than 30 minutes, will be integrated into existing lampposts, enabling residents to conveniently charge their vehicl...

US-based charge point operator Blink Charging Co., appointed Alex Calnan as the new managing director of European operations. Calnan, who served as the managing director of the UK business, will now oversee Blink's operations in the UK, Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands, effective July 1. Calnan will continue to work from Blink's UK headquarters in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, with support from the existing European leadership team. Mike Battaglia, president and CEO of Blin...

Uber has entered into new agreements to enhance access to electric vehicle charging for over 55,000 drivers in major cities such as London, Boston and Phoenix through a partnership with C40 Cities. The collaboration aims to address the primary barrier of charging accessibility that prevents drivers from transitioning to EVs, surpassing even the cost issue. To support this initiative, Uber has introduced the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Estimator (EVIE) tool. This tool is designed to assist...

Sunnoo, a US clean energy company, announced the launch of its first grid-independent, solar-powered electric vehicle charging station, marking a significant advancement in sustainable transportation solutions. This fully renewable, self-contained unit operates solely on solar power and was developed over six years, with more than 20,000 hours dedicated to component testing. The flagship system is undergoing real-world testing at Sunnoo's facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The company plans ...

EV Edison has inaugurated its flagship electric vehicle charging and fleet services hub in Kearny, New Jersey, strategically positioned near key transport routes such as the Port of Newark and the Holland Tunnel. The site is recognized as the largest multiclass charging hub on the East Coast, featuring 30 high-power charging ports capable of delivering 180 kW each. The facility offers a range of services for fleet operations, including 24/7 high-security access, parking and staging for trucks...

Eleport, one of the leading electric vehicles public charging service providers in Central and Eastern Europe, has partnered with Ampeco, a global EV charging software provider, to deliver a seamless and standardized EV charging experience across the region, the two companies said in a joint announcement on June 24. Eleport operates a rapidly expanding charging network that spans Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland. The company plans to expand its EV charging network further through 20...

ChargeZone has launched one of India's largest electric vehicle charging hubs in Bangalore. The facility aims to bolster India's national EV infrastructure, especially in urban areas with high fleet activity. The hub features over 210 charging points, which include 80 DC fast chargers with 160 outlets and 50 AC chargers with 50 outlets. With an installed capacity of more than 4 MW, the facility is not only vast but also one of the most potent EV charging sites in the country. It is tailored t...

Milence has expanded its charging hub in Landvetter, Sweden, introducing the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) technology alongside doubling its Combined Charging System (CCS) capacity. This development aims to create Europe's first MCS-enabled corridor, advancing long-distance electric transport. The MCS technology was publicly demonstrated during the EVS38 symposium hosted by Volvo Group alongside a Volvo electric truck. On June 16, the milestone was marked during this global electric mobility...

Octopus Energy, the UK's largest energy supplier, in collaboration with BYD, a top electric-car manufacturer, has introduced the Power Pack Bundle, the UK's first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle, revolutionizing the electric vehicle experience. Launched at Octopus Energy's Energy Tech Summit, the bundle, costing under £300 per month, includes a leased V2G-ready BYD Dolphin, a bidirectional Zaptec Pro charger, and access to a smart tariff offering free home charging. This feature allows EV drivers ...

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) plans to foster global collaboration and support emerging economies. Speaking at the second Belt and Road Conference on Science and Technology Exchange, Robin Zeng, chairman and CEO of CATL, highlighted the company's readiness to pursue industrial cooperation and share advanced technologies to promote global energy transition. CATL's strategy includes building factories, forming joint ventures and licensing technology to support partners ...

Bengaluru-based electric vehicle charging software startup Kazam has secured $6.2 million in Series B funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), alongside existing investors Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India and Avaana Capital. This funding round elevates Kazam's total capital raised to $19.2 million, which includes $13 million from previous equity rounds led by Avaana Capital, Vertex Ventures and Chakra Ventures. Kazam intends to use this new investment to e...

Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK's largest independent forecourt operator, is accelerating efforts to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure in London under its EV Power business. The company plans to introduce ultrarapid-charging hubs with 300 to 400-kW EV chargers across London, aiming for a more than 30% increase in charge points within the M25 area. These EV Power Hubs, which average seven bays each, are already operational at locations such as St Paul's Cray, Bu...

Sweden's inductive wireless charging project for electric vehicles is expanding with a new charging station at The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre in Gothenburg, Sweden. This development is a collaborative effort between Business Region Gothenburg, InductEV and Svenska Mässan Gothia Towers. The announcement came during the EVS38 conference, following a successful three-year trial that involved a fleet of 20 electric Volvo XC40 taxis. These taxis were wirelessly charged via two stati...

U Power Ltd. announced its plan to build 55 smart battery-swap stations in Hong Kong as part of its strategy to promote zero-carbon living, marking a significant move toward the city's zero-emission target by 2050. This initiative, revealed at the inauguration of Hong Kong's first demonstration smart swap station, includes the construction of four bus-only stations and the world's first ferry swap stations. The event was attended by Hong Kong government officials, business leaders and industr...

ChargeHub, a prominent roaming platform in North America, has announced a partnership with Hubject, a global eMobility ecosystem provider, to enhance electric vehicle charging in North America using the Plug&Charge system. This collaboration merges Hubject's advanced Plug&Charge ecosystem with ChargeHub's EV roaming hub platform, Passport Hub, to offer eMobility service providers (eMSPs) an integrated solution. The partnership is designed to improve access to Hubject's ecosystem for C...

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The American Center for Mobility (ACM), VicOne and Block Harbor have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide security services for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This initiative, part of ACM's mission to promote safe and secure mobility technologies, aims to enhance the security of EV charging infrastructure, which is increasingly vulnerable to cybersecurity threats. The collaboration will leverage VicOne and Block Harbor's expertise to bolster the ACM's expandi...

Xiaomi Jingxi Technology Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Xiaomi, has acquired a new land parcel in Beijing's Yizhuang area for 635 million yuan (about $88.39 million). The land spans 485,133.91 square meters and is leased for 50 years. The land parcel is strategically located next to Xiaomi's existing electric vehicle factory and will be used for a new-energy intelligent connected vehicle manufacturing project. Xiaomi, which announced its entry into the automotive sector in March 2021, had signed a...

Elektrum Eesti and Olerex are collaborating to develop a comprehensive nationwide electric vehicle charging network in Estonia. The project, planned over three years, involves equipping 62 Olerex service stations with 170 fast and ultrafast chargers, totaling a capacity of 18.5 MW. The first 300-kW ultrafast chargers have already been installed in several locations, including Paide, Tartu, Rakvere, Võru and Türi, where initial charging offers are being held for customers. The project a...

Hubject Financial Services GmbH, a subsidiary of Hubject, has secured regulatory permission from Germany's Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht [BaFin]) to process payments under the Payment Services Oversight Act in Europe, marking a significant milestone for the eMobility industry. This makes Hubject, which is noted as a leading eRoaming Service provider, the first eMobility company to obtain such a license from BaFin. Hubject p...

The Brighton & Hove City Council has selected Believ as the charge-point operator (CPO) to install up to 208 new rapid and ultrarapid electric vehicle charge-point bays across the city. This initiative is designed to support the transition to EVs for local residents, businesses and visitors. Subject to contract signing, the project aims to quadruple the current number of rapid chargers, with installation expected to begin in late 2025. Believ will oversee the installation, operati...

Wallbox has collaborated with Europe's leading charge-point operator (CPO) PowerGo to enhance the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Essendi hotels across the Netherlands. Under the partnership, the two companies plan to integrate Wallbox's advanced charging technology with PowerGo's renewable energy-powered infrastructure to meet the increasing demand for sustainable mobility. The installations will feature Wallbox's Em4 AC chargers and Supernova DC fast chargers, designed for seaml...

Leading Chinese carmaker BYD has forged new partnerships with Teld and Star Charge, two prominent charge-point operators (CPOs) in mainland China, to advance the deployment of its ultrafast chargers, which can deliver up to 1,000 kW or 1 MW of power. BYD's announcement emphasized the joint effort to promote megawatt-level fast-charging infrastructure in mainland China. Teld, which was established in 2014, is the country's largest public electric vehicle CPO, with 777,782 public charge...

Clever, Denmark's largest charge-point operator (CPO), has partnered with PowerGo, a leading CPO in Europe, to enhance the charging network and accessibility for electric vehicle drivers in Denmark. Through this collaboration, Clever One customers will have access to PowerGo's Danish network, which comprises nearly 1,000 EV charging points. This network includes 65 fast and ultrafast-charging points, strategically located near major cities, villages and central hubs. Clever Head ...

Iberdrola España and the Madrid community have launched one of Spain's largest electric vehicle charging stations in Leganés, Madrid. The facility includes 47 EV charging stations, among which 15 are ultrafast chargers. These chargers can charge a car battery to 80% in under 15 minutes and provide a 200-km driving range after a five-minute charge. The newly inaugurated charging hub also features 10 fast-charging points and 22 semifast-charging points. The EV charging station is equipped wit...

The Irish government has allocated about €8 million in grants to fund the development of 53 new high-power electric vehicle charging hubs across Ireland's national road network. The installation of EV chargers at the finalized sites is expected by the year-end. The official announcement was made by Ireland's Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien. The planned EV charging hubs are expected to provide 175 fast and ultrafast-recharging points across the 53 chosen lo...

New Energy Asia Sdn. Bhd. has been launched as a joint venture between HICOM Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (HESB), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Bhd., and China's Hangzhou Flash Charging New Energy Co. Ltd. (HFC), which operates under Lotus Technology Inc. The initiative aims to provide high-quality and reliable electric vehicle charging solutions in Malaysia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region. The partnership combines the industrial capabilities and brand heritage of HESB and DRB-HICO...

Nissan Motor has unveiled the all-new 2026 LEAF, the third generation of its electric vehicle, offering a reimagined design with clean, dynamic body lines and a sport utility vehicle-like stance. The LEAF is set to reach US Nissan dealerships in the fall, with availability expanding to other markets thereafter. The new LEAF will be assembled alongside the Ariya at Nissan's Tochigi plant in Japan for the US and Canada markets. Key features of the vehicle include a new 3-in-1 powertra...

Zenobē has announced a significant project in Brampton, Canada, involving a partnership to expand zero-emission bus (ZEB) programs. Brampton's initiative, one of the largest in North America, will introduce 1,000 electric buses, replacing the city's diesel fleet and supporting over 40 million passengers annually. The first phase is projected to be operational by early 2027. This project is expected to bring C$1 billion in foreign investment to Canada, reinforcing business ties between the UK...

Leap Energy, a platform for virtual power plants (VPPs), and XOS Inc., an electric truck manufacturer and fleet services provider, have forged a partnership to provide grid revenue opportunities for electrified fleets. This collaboration entails connecting XOS Hub charging technology to energy markets using Leap's automated platform. XOS manufactures electric stepvan vehicles for prominent logistics companies such as FedEx and UPS, and has developed the XOS Hub, a mobile, battery-integra...

The UK government is expanding local electric vehicle charge points across England to aid millions of EV drivers without off-street parking. Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood announced the country's plan to install over 100,000 local charge points, in addition to the existing 80,000 public charge points. This initiative is supported by the £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund, which is part of a broader £4 billion investment to promote the switch to EVs and...

At the EVS38 event, Gireve, Hubject and Irdeto announced a new collaboration to expand Plug&Charge accessibility globally. The strategic cooperation, called the Gireve-Hubject-Irdeto Plug&Charge Interoperability partnership, seeks to address significant barriers to electric vehicle adoption by enhancing the ease of use and integration of Plug&Charge systems. The collaboration aims to create a more seamless charging experience for users and accelerate the adoption of Plug&...

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Technological advancements, regulatory policies and changing consumer behaviors will influence the future of electric vehicle charging. While public charging stations are vital for the growing EV market, most charging occurs at home, making domestic charging infrastructure a strategic priority. Home charging solutions offer greater convenience and alleviate pressure on public networks as EV demand rises. Manufacturers are increasingly integrating efficient home charging options to enhance the ow...

Xpeng and BP Pulse have inaugurated their first jointly built electric vehicle charging station following a partnership established in January to share their charging networks. The newly opened EV charging station, located in Guangzhou where Xpeng is headquartered, officially commenced operations on June 11. The EV charging hub houses 30 charging pads and 50 charging guns, with a maximum power of 480 kW. Xpeng announced plans to open three more such jointly developed charging hubs in Beijing,...