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February 28, 2023

Octopus Energy launches in Texas

After success in the UK, EV drivers in Texas can now pair their vehicle with Intelligent Octopus to enable smart charging.
Octopus Energy says Intelligent Octopus for EVs is the latest step in its mission to enable a smarter, greener future across the US
February 27, 2023

EVgo Advantage expands to 22 locations

EVgo has announced that EVgo Advantage is now available at select Cumberland Farms and Wawa locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and Florida. 
EVgo’s proprietary digital coupon platform is expanding to deliver on-the-spot promotions to customers charging at participating Cumberland Farms and Wawa locations
February 27, 2023

Subway plans to add EV Oasis parks

Subway and GenZ EV Solutions, a provider of EV charging solutions, are partnering on what they describe as an EV Charging Oasis of the future programme.
"We're constantly exploring new ways to innovate and exceed our guests' expectations for a high-quality, convenient experience," says Mike Kappitt, chief operating and insights officer at Subway
February 24, 2023

Ivy Charging Network launches complete EV charging solution for home and on the go

Ivy Home, Ontario's first complete EV charging solution has been launched by Ivy Charging Network, one of Ontario's largest and most connected EV charging networks.

The company is now offering a home charger with professional installation, a three-year warranty, 24/7 member support, and access to Ivy's public charging network.

Ivy Home offers a made-in-Ontario, built-for-Ontario product
February 24, 2023

Experts: New US EV charging standards will provide the confidence the public needs

There are plenty of attention grabbers in the US government’s massive EV charging and infrastructure programme, announced on February 15.

There are the dollars – US$7.5bn in EV charging, US$10bn in clean transportation, and over US$7bn in EV battery components, critical minerals, and materials.

There is the network – a goal of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030.

And there is access; the announcement included news that 7,500 Tesla stations will be open to all vehicles in 2024.

The White House says the new US standards will ensure that chargers operated by different networks operate similarly "no matter what car you drive or what state you charge in". Image: ©Sheila Fitzgerald/Dreamstime.com
February 22, 2023

"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.
 

February 21, 2023

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.
Public charging infrastructure is now the second largest area of expenditure in the global electrified transport sector, behind passenger EVs
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