Built infrastructure requirements

August 3, 2023

Seven car makers unite to create high-powered North American EV charging network

In a move that could challenge the dominance of Tesla's North American EV charging network, seven major global automakers are creating a new charging network joint venture that they say will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America.

The new joint venture could challenge the dominance of Tesla's EV charging network in North America. Image: © Su Wei/Dreamstime.com

January 21, 2025

EV charging infrastructure becoming a deciding factor for property purchases & renting

Access to EV charging infrastructure is impacting where people choose to live, data from ChargeGuru UK, a leading provider of EV charging solutions has revealed.

“The data shows EV charging is an important factor in selecting a flat to live in. However, as this consideration grows in importance, the available infrastructure remains insufficient. It’s time for property managers and landlords to take action to ensure their buildings remain desirable places to live.” - Denis Watling, MD of ChargeGuru UK

January 20, 2025

NaaS Technology charging network achieves 50% city coverage in China

NaaS says that, as of September 30 2024, it had connected nearly 1.15 million chargers to its charging network, accounting for approximately 35% of China's total public charging infrastructure. Image: NaaS Technology

January 20, 2025

Joint Office issues new public EV charging infrastructure playbook

The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has published a new Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Playbook.

The new guide can be used by communities, planning organizations, local and state governments, tribal nations, and other decision makers to navigate key considerations for planning and deploying EV infrastructur. Image: Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

January 17, 2025

BT cancels on-street EV charging project after deploying just one charger

UK telecom BT has cancelled its project to turn up to 60,000 street cabinets used for broadband and phone cabling into EV charging points, having converted just one cabinet.

BT says the scheme has enabled it to identify a great deal about the challenges that many on-street EV drivers, and the Wi-Fi connectivity challenge surrounding EVs. Image: Ect.

January 17, 2025

ChargePoint launches anti-vandalism and cable theft EV charging solutions

Networked EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint has announced two innovative new solutions to combat charger vandalism, featuring a new cut-resistant charging cable and ChargePoint Protect, an alarm system designed to increase charging station security.

The new ChargePoint Protect alarm system is capable of detecting charging cable tampering in real time and automatically engaging the alarm system with the aim of deterring vandals. Image: ChargePoint

January 16, 2025

Colorado awards US$17.3m to expand EV fast charging network

Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) have announced US$17.3m in grant awards through the Direct-Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program.

Colorado claims to be the US national leader for EV adoption, with EVs making up 25.3% of new car sales in Q3 2024. Image: © Deborah Lee Rossiter/Dreamstime

January 16, 2025

Norway targets 100% ZEV sales in 2025

Norway has seen another record year for electric car sales with an 88.9% market share in 2024, according to statistics from the Norwegian Road Federation. The country is now targeting 100% of sales this year to be be zero-emission vehicles.

A robust and reliable charging infrastructure has helped drive Norway's impressive EV rollout. Image: © Wirestock/Dreamstime.com

January 14, 2025

Biden-Harris Administration unveils US$635m to continue expansion of US EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced US$635m in grants to continue building out EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s zero-emission refueling infrastructure programs.

The US has over 206,000 public EV charging ports, with 38,000 new public chargers turned on in 2024. Image: © Sheila Fitzgerald/Dreamstime

January 14, 2025

Energy Northwest and EVCS boost rural EV charging in Washington and Oregon

US state public power utility Energy Northwest is under contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and has partnered with EV fast-charging network operator EVCS to install 40 DC fast chargers across 12 locations along Highway 101 in western Washington and coastal Oregon.