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August 30, 2024

EV charging requirements are contributing to the UK’s roadwork crisis and mean greater industry collaboration is needed

As the demand for electric vehicle charging, fibre rollout and utility infrastructure improvements rise, the UK comes to a standstill due to the sheer volume of roadworks required. Indeed, just last year, over 200,000 miles of roadworks took place, with two million micro-trenching projects happening in 2023 alone. Sadly, this won’t be the end, argues Nick Smee, business unit director of infrastructure at software solutions company Causeway.
The UK government’s recent strategy on increasing public access to EV charging infrastructure is driving up roadworks for local highway authorities, increasing the number of installed public devices by 19,520 (49%) since April 2023.Image: © Dreamstime/Aleksandr Faustov
August 26, 2024

EV Connect and BlueSnap partnership for payment solutions

To streamline the global expansion of EV charging networks in preparation for a projected 1.5 billion charging sessions by 2026, EV Connect has formed a strategic partnership with BlueSnap, the payment orchestration platform.
EVBolt says the collaboration between EV Connect and BlueSnap allows the company to spin up charging sites with far fewer hurdles. Pictured is EVBolt’s BNZO 22 Level II EV charger. Photo: EVBolt
August 22, 2024

Kempower achieves CTEP certification in California

Kempower has announced that its Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) has achieved California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) certification, marking a seal of integrity to its North American product line.
CTEP certifies that Kempower’s equipment meets and exceeds regulatory standards that protect consumers from faulty or fraudulent devices, ensuring consumers are charged accurately for the energy they use. Photo: Kempower
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