Energy storage systems to support EV charging on England’s motorways
National Highways in England is supporting EV drivers across the country thanks to a multi-million-pound investment in new high-powered charging infrastructure.
Partnership brings advanced ChargeBig solution to North America
Ideanomics has formed a strategic partnership with German company Mahle and will become the development partner and exclusive North American distributor for the ChargeBig 18-36 AC fleet charging solution.
Norway’s Wattif EV targets UK electric vehicle charging network
Having recently installed its first UK charging points and secured a €50m investment, Norwegian EV charging infrastructure start-up Wattif EV has set out its plans to play a leading role in the UK network for destination chargers by 2030.
Sungrow debuts residential solar-storage EV charging solution for Benelux
Sungrow, has launched its latest residential solar-storage-EV charging integrated solution for the Benelux market.
Ionblox receives US$32m funding for high-power battery cells
Ionblox, a next-generation lithium-ion battery company has received funding of US$32m to scale its technology, develop advanced high-power cells for electric aviation, and prototype fast-charge cells for EVs.
30,000 EV chargers across New South Wales by 2026
The number of EV chargers will soar to 30,000 across the Australian state by 2026 under a re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government.
"World’s first" DC-to-DC solar-powered EV charger
California-based Enteligent has launched what it claims is the world’s first DC-to-DC solar hybrid bi-directional EV charger. Powered directly from the sun, Enteligent’s solar EV charger can supply 25kW of fast DC charging – three times faster than AC Level 2 EV chargers – while also supporting V2H and vehicle V2G home energy.
WiTricity provides wireless charging for autonomous buses in China
Wireless charging technology provider WiTricity has started a collaboration to provide wireless charging for the autonomous electric e-buses of major Chinese bus operator Yu Tong Bus.
Check out how autonomous e-buses in are recharged wirelessly in China
US-based WiTricity is providing its technology in China for the world's first-ever commercial use of wireless charging for autonomous electric e-buses. Read the full story and details here
Global public EV charging investment tops US$24bn in 2022
Just a few years ago, observers questioned whether consumers would even consider purchasing electric vehicles. Now, in a shifting global automotive landscape, a new report from research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF) has found that spending on both electrified transport and EV charging infrastructure is rocketing skywards.
Electric Vehicle Charging Summit and Expo lights up the Vegas skies as US market prepares for Biden’s investment boom
Las Vegas is gearing up to host “the must-attend event for all things EV Charging.” Taking place at The Mirage Hotel from March 29 to 31, 2023, the EV Charging Summit & Expo (EVCS&E) aims to “provide educational sessions focused on financing, infrastructure, operability, and ROI (return on investment) for EV charging.”
UK government pledges funding for 2,400 further EV chargepoints
UK Transport Minister Jesse Norman has announced £56m in funding that he says will enable up to a further 2,400 EV chargepoints to be installed in the short term, while working to support local councils to deliver tens of thousands more in the long term.
France is first with Autel MaxiCharger DC Compact installed and in operation
Autel has announced its latest EV charger product the MaxiCharger DC Compact has been successfully installed in Nice, France, marking the debut of the MaxiCharger DC Compact in Europe.
BP to purchase TravelCenters of America for US$1.3bn
BP Products North America, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of BP, has reached an agreement to purchase TravelCenters of America, one of the country’s leading full-service travel centre operators.
Wireless charging EVs is safer than plugging in, says IDTechEx
A wireless EV charging system minimises the risk of electrocution and trip hazard.
LG Innotek develops a world first wireless BMS
An innovation by LG Innotek improves battery performance drastically
Full analysis: Massive US national EV infrastructure plan
The White House has announced a huge financial boost, new standards, and major progress for a made-in-America national network of EV chargers to support the future of the US EV charging industry.
EverCharge helps with hosting EV charging systems
EverCharge has launched its end-to-end suite of services to simplify the cost-analysis, deployment, and management of its EV charging systems.
Swtch Energy selects Sitetracker for deployment across North America
Sitetracker has been selected by Swtch Energy to scale and optimise thousands of EV charging station deployments in offices, multifamily buildings, and retail spaces across the US and Canada.
US Government unveils massive EV charging & infrastructure programme
Biden-Harris Administration says measures mean "great American road trip can be electrified"