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Vianode, owned by Elkem, Hydro and Altor, has opened a research & development technical centre for sustainable battery materials in Kristiansand, Norway. 

ICASA has outlined its integrated end-to-end cloud solution for the management of energy activities, including fuel retailers looking to manage the transition to electric vehicles. 

Tesla has launched the J1772 Wall Connector, a wall-mounted charging solution for both Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles.

Volta Trucks has confirmed the details of its first ‘Volta Trucks Hub’ in the UK, serving the battery electric Volta Zero vehicles that will operate on the streets of London from early 2023. 

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A new report from the US-based Fuels Institute's Electric Vehicle Council, A Best Practice for EVSE Regulations, harnesses the vast market experience of key stakeholders to identify those policies implemented by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) that support the efficient installation of EV charging stations, as well as those that impede such installations. 

Independent German electric vehicle manufacturer, Next.e.GO Mobile SE, (e.GO) is introducing a new compact commercial last mile urban delivery electric vehicle, the e.Xpress.

Charging software company ev.energy has partnered with Smartenit, an IoT solutions manufacturer, to launch a low-cost, smart EV charging cable. 

The US General Services Administration (GSA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have announced a contract for the purchase of 140 solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations at 34 sites around the USA. 

Volta Trucks and Siemens Smart Infrastructure have signed a letter of intent, outlining a cooperation to deliver comprehensive eMobility charging infrastructure and software to Volta Trucks’ customers, to simplify, de-risk, and accelerate their transition to commercial fleet electrification.

With society moving away from fossil fuels, America is facing a shortage of the skilled workers needed to support its shift to electric vehicles and other forms of electrification. Some experts foresee a 200,000-job gap in the number of electricians required by 2030, based on retirement rates and the Bureau of Labour's estimate that electrician jobs will grow 9.1% annually between 2020 and 2030.

Voltus, a distributed energy resource (DER) software platform, together with FreeWire Technologies, a manufacturer of battery-integrated EV charging stations and power solutions in North America, have partnered to provide flexible battery charging load to utilities and wholesale electricity markets throughout North America. 

EV charging and media company Volta has started support for three-dimensional (3D) creative campaigns across the Volta Media Network. 

Phillips 66 has announced the installation of FreeWire ultrafast electric-vehicle chargers at its fuel station close to its headquarters in Houston, marking the debut of ultrafast EV charging at a convenience fuel station in the city. 

As the US prepares to dramatically expand its network of charging stations for EVs and update power grids to meet growing demand, planners in many jurisdictions are drafting strategies to capture some of the US$5bn slated to help states pay for charging stations under President Joseph Biden's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

ADS-TEC Energy, a provider of battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, has been recognised as Overall Charging Station Technology of the Year in the third annual AutoTech Breakthrough Awards programme. 

Canada-headquartered Li-Cycle, a lithium-ion battery recycler operating in North America, has announced that its Alabama Spoke located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has started commercial operations.