GM and EVgo surpass 2,000 public fast charging stalls in the US
General Motors and and its EV charging network partner EVgo say they have now deployed more than 2,000 public fast charging stalls across the US.
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Stellantis and CATL invest up to €4.1bn in Spanish EV battery plant venture
Car maker Stellantis and Chinese battery manufacturer CATL have reached an agreement to invest up to €4.1bn to form a joint venture that will build a large-scale European lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain.
WEX partners with Qmerit for commercial fleets EV charger installation at drivers’ homes
Global business commerce platform WEX has started a nationwide US partnership with EV charger installation provider Qmerit to streamline the installation of EV chargers at the homes of commercial fleet drivers.
GRIDSERVE creators launch new GIGATONS net zero technology and funding platform
Entrepreneurs who set up UK EV charging technology company GRIDSERVE have launched GIGATONS, a global technology and funding platform designed to accelerate the global transition to net zero.
Electric mobility reimagined: Key takeaways from London EV Show 2024
The fourth edition of the London EV Show wrapped up last week, delivering a strong message of collaboration, innovation, and progress towards a sustainable, electric future. Held at ExCeL London, this flagship event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and pioneering companies, all united in their commitment to driving the seamless transition to electric transportation.
The challenges facing on-street EV charging
Only 56% of homes in the UK can support electric EV points, according to research from Lloyds Bank. This is due to lack of on-street parking and is a major barrier to EV uptake, the research found. The provision of on-street charge points in residential areas for the 44% unable to home charge is one solution to this problem, but it does not come without issues of its own.
Landis+Gyr and Believ partner to deliver accessible EV charging
Integrated energy management solutions provider Landis+Gyr has partnered with UK-based EV charge point operator Believ to deliver accessible EV charging solutions that support almost four million Blue Badge holders or disabled drivers who may find inaccessible charging bays a barrier to EV adoption.
Heavy-duty charging with Zerova
HEAVY-DUTY CHARGING: EVC&I caught up with Keith Wotten, Zerova Technologies business development manager - Northern Europe, at the London EV Show to hear about the company's new DQ 480 kW rapid EV charger that can charge up to four large vehicles simultaneously. #EVcharging #LondonEVShow
Charge up the fleet with Zerova!
CHARGE UP THE FLEET! Speaking at the London EV Show Keith Wotton gives the lowdown on the Zerova Technologies Megawatt Charging System (MCS) dispenser which enables commercial fleet chargers to deliver up to 1,500 amps to a vehicle. #EVcharging #LondonEVShow
ConnectDER secures US$35m in Series D funding to develop EV charging adaptor
US home energy technology company ConnectDER has secured US$35 in Series D funding to accelerate its EV charging product innovation and market expansion.
EECOMOBILITY gets seed funding for EV battery testing tech
EECOMOBILITY, a startup from McMaster University’s Centre for Mechatronics and Hybrid Technology in Canada, has secured seed funding from a global group of investors.
IONITY and Charlestown Shopping Centre open 'Ireland’s largest' high-powered EV charging station
IONITY and Charlestown Shopping Centre have opened what is said to be Ireland’s largest EV High-Power charging (HPC) station.
Renault Group, We Drive Solar and MyWheels join with city of Utrecht to launch V2G enabled car-sharing service
In response to the massive growth of renewable energy in the Netherlands, Renault Group, We Drive Solar, MyWheels and the City of Utrecht have joined forces to launch what they say is Europe's first large-scale car-sharing service utilizing Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology.
How to solve EV charging's three main problems
It was great to meet up with Bright.Green chief operating officer Dan Barnes and hear about how the company's EV charging platform is helping to tackle three of the biggest issues in the EV charging process: consumer payment anxiety, streamlining payments reconciliation for chargepoint operators, and bringing additional revenue streams for CPOs.
12,000 US public charging ports come online in last three months, says Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
In its latest National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program quarterly update, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation says that an additional 12,000 public charging ports have come online.
Automechanika Shanghai gets underway with bullish message on China's EV and charging sectors
Automechanika Shanghai 2024’s 20th anniversary edition has opened this week (on December 2) with a record breaking 6,763 exhibitors, an increase of 20% compared to last year’s event, including 17 overseas country and region pavilions for its 20th anniversary.
Charging solutions company EVC rebrands as Roam
EVC, a UK provider of destination charging solutions for EVs, has rebranded as Roam.
Source appoints first MD to spearhead EV charging network rollout
Source, the joint venture between TotalEnergies and SSE developing a 3,000-strong network of high-power EV charge points across the UK and Ireland, has appointed Deepa Chandrasekaran as managing director.
London EV Show: Modernising the UK's electrical infrastructure
The rapid move towards electric modes of transportation in the UK brings tremendous opportunities to modernise the country's electrical infrastructure according to Ali Khan of Vestel.
London EV Show: UK government to bring ‘certainty’ to EV charging investment
The UK government will provide “certainty for consumers and opportunities for industry” in EV charging infrastructure “where the rollout depends on a stable investment environment”.
