Volta to be acquired by Shell USA
Volta has announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which Shell USA will acquire Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$169m.
Toyota and Lexus offer lower emissions EV charging programme
Toyota Motor North America has entered into an agreement with WattTime to provide certain health and environmental impact data to Toyota and Lexus customers with eligible vehicles to enable them to find ideal charging times to reduce emissions when charging at home.
StoreDot to accelerate development of semi-solid state batteries
Israel-headquartered StoreDot, a specialist in extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles, has officially opened its first US research facility in Irvine, California, USA.
Customisable system from Zendure to power home, RVs and EVs
Clean energy tech startup Zendure has launched the SuperBase V portable power system.
EVgo unveils ReNew to improve fast charging experience
EVgo has announced EVgo ReNew, an enhanced and comprehensive maintenance programme designed to ensure stations across EVgo’s charging network in the US meet its quality and technology standards.
EV battery startup Britishvolt collapses
Britishvolt, which had planned to develop the UK's biggest EV battery factory, is set to file for administration after talks with potential buyers fell through.
Kempower plans to expand EV charger production in Europe and set up in US
Finland-headquartered EV fast charging production company Kempower has announced significant expansion plans in Europe and the US.
Partnership to provide EV charging insights directly to utilities from vehicle telematics
Uplight has announced a partnership with Rolling Energy Resources (RER) to create a complete EV grid edge solution that enables utilities to best engage EV customers and manage grid load — thanks to data coming directly from vehicle telematics.
Vehya partners with Hevo to install and service wireless EV chargers
Electrification of Things (EoT) startup Vehya has announced a partnership with Hevo, a leading provider of wireless EV charging technology, to accelerate the installation of wireless EV charging in the US.
Autel introduces new rose gold finish to MaxiCharger AC Lite lineup
Autel has announced a new colour option, rose gold, for its award-winning Autel MaxiCharger AC home chargers. Customers can now choose from three colour finishes, dark gray, silver, or rose gold, for the device.
Gridserve opens electric 'super hub' near Stonehenge
EV charging company Gridserve has opened its latest charging super hub at Solstice Park in Wiltshire, UK.
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Pioneer Power accelerates e-Boost mobile charger rollout
US company Pioneer Power Solutions says it has received additional orders for its e-Boost mobile EV charging solution, demonstrating accelerating market acceptance and rapid commercialisation.
Charging infrastructure in the US is not robust enough to fully support a maturing EV market
Supporters of vehicle electrification point to the more than 140,000 EV charging stations currently deployed across the United States as a sign that a budding system to support the transportation transformation is in place.
TurnOnGreen completes California public access charging project
TurnOnGreen has announced it will install four public access charging stations located at 975 Morning Star Drive in Sonora, CA.
Worldwide EV charging industry to reach US$128bn by 2030
According to a new report from Research and Markets, the EV charging market size was valued at US$14.49bn in 2021 and is predicted to reach US$128.13bn by 2030 with a CAGR of 28.2% during the forecast period, 2022 to 2030.
ChargeUp Europe appoints EVBox CEO as president
ChargeUp Europe, the voice of the EV charging infrastructure industry, has appointed EVBox CEO Remco Samuels as its president for 2023.
SparkCharge deploys mobile EV charging solution for fleets
SparkCharge has launched its fleet services solution, the newest available from its mobile Charging as a Service (CaaS) line-up, to help make the transition to electric fleets simpler, more affordable and more immediate.
Festive holiday season car charging chaos needs a concrete solution
The inadequacies of the UK electric car charging network were underlined by the festive holiday getaway, with queues of vehicles waiting for up to three hours for Tesla superchargers.
Fast charger rollout for trucks in the Netherlands
Kempower is delivering its chargers to the WattHub fast-charging plaza for electric-powered heavy equipment in Geldermalsen, the Netherlands.