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June 17, 2024

Ads-Tec Energy launches new product features at Power2Drive Europe

Ads-Tec Energy is unveiling new product features for its ChargePost ultra-fast charging solution at Power2Drive in Munich this week. Graphic: Ads-Tec Energy

June 17, 2024

The Lotus Emeya came out top as the fastest charging EV that was tested against market leading global electric vehicles. Image: Lotus

June 17, 2024

ChargePoint and Porsche Cars North America partner on charging service integration

EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint has started an agreement with Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) which will give PCNA access to the ChargePoint network within the Porsche Charging Service.

The ChargePoint integration with the Porsche Charging Service is expected to go live in Q4 2024. Image: Porsche Cars North America

June 17, 2024

Businesses 'hungry' to switch to EVs despite regulatory potholes

Businesses are charging ahead to install on-site electric vehicle (EV) charge points to decarbonise their commercial fleets and offer charging facilities to the wider public, according to new research, but are battling complex regulations, an inaccessible national grid, and unhelpful planning laws.

Research by charge point operator Believ finds that 88% of UK businesses are already installing EV charging infrastructure. Image: Believ

June 14, 2024

Sainsbury’s introduces Nectar points for Smart Charge ultra-fast charging service

Electric vehicle drivers using Sainsbury’s Smart Charge ultra-rapid charging service can now get rewarded with Nectar loyalty points for charging their EVs.

Twelve new Smart Charge ulrtra-fast EV charging bays have been opened this week at Sainsbury’s Enfield Superstore, making this its 50th location. Image: Sainsbury's

June 14, 2024

Erinion debuts with vow to lead charge in heavy vehicle electrification with 40,000 charge points by 2030

Scania-owned Erinion aims to install 40,000 charge points at customer sites, significantly contributing to the 240,000 - 265,000 needed for European fleet hubs. Photo: Erinion

June 14, 2024

Milence announces its third Swedish charging hub

Milence, the joint venture between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group and the Volvo Group has announced its third charging hub in Sweden, located in Åstorp.

With an initial focus on 15 markets and operational hubs already open in several key locations, Milence is rapidly expanding its network to ensure that heavy-duty electric vehicles can operate seamlessly across the continent, supporting the transition to a sustainable and efficient transport system. Image: Milence

June 13, 2024

Flo secures CA$136m financing for network expansion and key new products

Flo has secured CA$136m in long-term capital, principally from a Series E equity financing, led by Export Development Canada (EDC)

This latest financing round, led by Export Development Canada, is the largest in Flo’s history. Photo: Flo

June 13, 2024

SAE International partners with Pearson VUE to deliver EVSE Technician Certification

SAE International and Pearson aim to address the shortage of qualified EV technicians to support the growing EV infrastructure in the US and around the world. Image: Pearson

June 12, 2024

Pioneer Power receives US$5m order for EV bus charging at multiple US sites

Pioneer Power Solutions has announced it has received an order valued over US$5m for its e-Boost mobile electric vehicle charging solutions from a major US metro transit authority.

June 12, 2024

Polaris launches 'first-of-its-kind' off-road EV charging network

Polaris and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have celebrated the launch and grand opening of an electric off-road vehicle charging network in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

An all-electric Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic off-road vehicle charging at one of the four new off-road charging stations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Photo: Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Polaris

June 12, 2024

Believ research finds businesses hungry to switch to EV charging despite regulatory ‘potholes’

Businesses are charging ahead to install on-site EV charge points to decarbonise their commercial fleets and offer charging facilities to the wider public, according to new research, but are battling complex regulations, an inaccessible national grid, and unhelpful planning laws.