SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC) and its Electric Vehicle Public Key Infrastructure (EVPKI) Consortium, along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, announced a common EVPKI (Electric Vehicle Public Key Infrastructure) framework that will enable secure automatic authentication as soon as drivers plug in—a capability known as Plug &... Read more →

EVgo Inc., one of the US’ largest providers of public fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, and General Motors have surpassed 2,000 public fast charging stalls opened through their ongoing metropolitan charging collaboration. To date, EVgo and GM have built fast charging stalls in more than 390 locations in 45... Read more →

Battery-swapping company Ample has secured a $25-million investment from Mitsubishi Corporation. Mitsubishi’s support will help Ample scale its battery-swapping infrastructure worldwide, giving drivers everywhere access to efficient, reliable energy. Mitsubishi Corporation will collaborate closely with Ample, leveraging their expertise in mobility, renewable energy, energy storage, and battery reuse and recycling... Read more →

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and ATCO EnPower, a division of Canadian Utilities Limited, have completed construction of hydrogen production and refueling facilities in Calgary and in Edmonton; the facilities are fully operational. As part of its Hydrogen Locomotive Program, CPKC is retrofitting a number of diesel locomotives with hydrogen fuel... Read more →

Intelligent power management company Eaton is collaborating with Treehouse to enable high-quality, cost-effective and code-compliant residential electrification projects. The collaboration brings together Eaton’s digitally enabled electrical solutions with Treehouse’s AI-powered software and end-to-end installation capabilities, helping expedite the energy transition and electrification at home with EV charging, energy storage, heat... Read more →

SAE International and EUROCAE jointly announced the publication of “Hydrogen Fueling Stations for Airports, in Both Gaseous and Liquid Form.” These documents serve as the first worldwide hydrogen station guidelines for the aerospace industry. SAE AIR8466, developed in collaboration with EUROCAE’s ER034, provides the first step in defining performance targets... Read more →

To continue accelerating access to the Tesla Supercharger Network for Ford electric vehicle customers, Ford has started shipping a new Ford-branded complimentary adapter to customers. Ford supplied adapters can be used with the more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the US and Canada, in addition to future DC Fast Chargers... Read more →

Volvo Cars is opening access to more than 17,800 Tesla Supercharger stations in the US and Canada. These new charging points come in addition to Volvo drivers’ existing access to tens of thousands of fast-charge points. Charging at Tesla Superchargers and other North American Charging Standard (NACS) chargers will be... Read more →

Moscow has installed the first high-power 150 kW fast charging stations as part of the Energy of Moscow project. Charging an electric vehicle at these stations takes an average of 30 minutes. According to Moscow’s Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry, Maksim Liksutov, there are almost 250 charging stations operating... Read more →

ABB is partnering with ArcelorMittal to introduce XCarb steel made with high levels of recycled steel and 100% renewable energy for its Kabeldon power distribution system. The sustainable sourcing agreement helps reduce the carbon footprint of key electrification equipment by 29%. With the use of XCarb steel, the team behind... Read more →

Wallbox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, announced that the Wallbox Group had surpassed the milestone of one million EV chargers sold worldwide as of the end of Q2 2024. This accumulated figure includes ABL’s EV charger sales. The news follows the positive reception of the company’s... Read more →

Local communities across the North West in the UK have another opportunity to learn more about Cadent’s plans for a new underground hydrogen pipeline and to influence proposals. A statutory consultation is running from 14 October until 19 November 2024, and will include eight in-person consultation events across the project... Read more →

Electrify America and 4 Gen Logistics announced the opening of a charging station at the Port of Long Beach, California, to support 4 Gen’s expanding fleet of zero-emission class 8 drayage trucks. The facility featuring 30 Hyper-Fast chargers—capable of speeds up to 350 kW—will enable 4 Gen’s fleet efficiently to... Read more →

Toyota Motor North America and Revel announced an agreement to provide Toyota and Lexus battery electric vehicle (BEV) customers with complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City for approximately three years through 14 October 2027. Revel currently operates the largest network of public fast charging... Read more →

Electrify America and Nissan announced the establishment of their first collaboration as part of the creation of the new Nissan Energy Charge Network. Through this agreement, Nissan Ariya and future Nissan EV drivers can use their MyNISSAN app to find Electrify America charging stations, see real-time charger availability and pay... Read more →

Volkswagen of America announced its charging plan for the all-new, all-electric 2025 ID. Buzz, in collaboration with Electrify America. The 2025 ID. Buzz charging plan includes three years of Electrify America’s Pass+ membership, which offers members preferential per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) rates of about 25% savings compared to standard pay-as-you-go options, plus... Read more →

Poland has received approvals from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for aid programs amounting a total of c.a. €1.4 billion. The funds will be used to develop high-powered charging infrastructure, as well as to support the purchase of heavy-duty electric vehicles (N2 and N3 category). Despite earlier announcements, the program... Read more →

EVgo has entered into a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with longtime technology partner, Delta Electronics, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, jointly to develop next-generation EV charging architecture. This new charging architecture is designed to provide EVgo with more control over... Read more →

GM Energy is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary storage product that gives EV owners the power to store and transfer energy from the grid, and the option of integrating with solar power equipment. The General Motors unit has also expanded access to... Read more →

SAE International released the SAE J3400: NACS Electric Vehicle Coupler Technical Recommended Practice (RP). The SAE J3400 RP establishes a robust framework for EV charging in North America including general physical, electrical, functional, safety, and performance requirements for the rollout of the industry-developed standard later this year. The SAE J3400... Read more →

The Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) announced that the US Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), an agency within the US Department of Transportation, has joined CHS as a strategic partner. PHMSA is the second federal agency to join CHS, following the US Department of Energy (DOE). Having both... Read more →

Nissan has entered into an agreement to invest in ChargeScape, a joint venture equally owned by BMW, Ford and Honda focused on electric vehicle-grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll out ChargeScape’s services to its EV drivers across... Read more →

Eaton has partnered with Munich Electrification to develop and market its battery configuration switch (BCS), an advanced solution for 400-volt/800-volt dual string battery packs in electrified vehicles. This innovative, integrated, bi-stable device for parallel/series reconfiguration allows 800-volt vehicles to charge effectively via a 400-volt charger, while also offering numerous benefits... Read more →

Enel X Way North America is closing its electric mobility business in the US and Canada, operated by the local subsidiary of Enel X Way USA, effective 11 October 2024. A third-party firm will be appointed to manage the company’s affairs and closure. The appointed firm will be responsible for... Read more →

EVgo has received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion of debt financing from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) under its Title 17 program to accelerate expansion of its fast charging network in community locations across the US. The financing... Read more →

IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota—broke ground on the first IONNA ‘Rechargery in Apex, North Carolina (near Raleigh), just a few miles from its previously announced headquarters and customer experience lab. This metro site is... Read more →

Toshiba Corporation has agreed with Kawasaki Tsurumi Rinko Bus Co., Ltd. (Rinko Bus) and Drive Electro Technology Co., Ltd. (Drive Electro Technology) jointly to study a demonstration project to confirm the effectiveness of a super-rapid charging battery powered by a pantograph. The project is expected to start operation in November... Read more →

Electrify America has opened its latest large format charging station at Simon’s Fashion Valley in San Diego, California, featuring 20 Hyper-Fast chargers capable of speeds up to 350 kilowatts (kW). With easy access to multiple shopping and dining options, the charging station is part of Electrify America’s plan to meet... Read more →

Electrify Canada announced a network expansion including its first stations in the province of Nova Scotia and further expansion in Québec. Located along popular travel routes and near shopping and dining, the seven new stations will add more than 40 individual next-generation chargers, capable of speeds up to 350 kW.... Read more →

The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and additional guidance on the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit as expanded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The guidance seeks to provides clarity on alternative fuel vehicle refueling property investments for battery-powered... Read more →

Kia America will soon offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its EV6 and EV9 vehicles. Customers who take delivery of a new 2024 or 2025 Kia EV9 or 2024 Kia EV6 from 4 September 2024 and later, will receive an adapter free of charge that will allow them... Read more →

Siemens intends to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organized it into a separate business unit in 2022. The carve out of Siemens eMobility, which today has a strong technological core and portfolio, will give the business entrepreneurial freedom to... Read more →

ChargePoint has received awards, through its partners, of more than $19 million to deploy 248 DC fast charging ports at 45 sites along California highways. The awards were approved last week by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and California Department of Transportation as part of the state’s first tranche of... Read more →

i-charging launched its latest product for Megawatt Charging System (MCS), i-light. With capabilities of up to 1.5 MW in 250 kW increments and 98-99% efficiency, the i-light system has a unique 37" glass display, visible right from the truck driver’s seat, ensuring easy monitoring of the charging process. Key features... Read more →

General Motors has opened up access to more than 17,800 Tesla Superchargers for its customers, with the use of a GM approved NACS DC adapter, a move that will help accelerate fast and convenient charging options for current and future EV drivers. With the addition of the Tesla Supercharger Network,... Read more →

BMW, Ford and Honda have begun operations of the new joint venture that they announced last year and have appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, shoring up grid stability while saving drivers money on their charging.... Read more →

Smart Freight Centre, a global non-profit organization focused on climate action in the freight sector, launched a shipper-carrier coalition to accelerate heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) deployment. The coalition consists of some of the world’s largest shippers and carriers, including AIT Worldwide Logistics, DB Schenker, Maersk, Microsoft, and PepsiCo, which will... Read more →

The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the SuperTruck Charge funding program (DE-FOA-0003344), which will award $72 million for projects that will enable the design, development, and demonstration of innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure near key ports, distribution hubs, and major corridors in support of electrified medium- and heavy-duty... Read more →

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $21 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State. Funded by a federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) grant, the state’s new competitive Upstate NEVI Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program supports the expansion... Read more →

EVgo announced that it is expanding upon its work together with GM by deploying 400 fast charging stalls at flagship destinations in major metropolitan areas across the US. With features such as 350kW fast chargers, ample lighting, canopies, pull-through stations and security cameras, the flagship stations will address the growing... Read more →

California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) awarded more than $32 million in federal funds to install, operate and maintain 458 direct-current fast chargers (DCFC) along interstates and highways across the state. The funds come from the $5-billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, which... Read more →

Beam Global, a provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, launched the patented BeamSpot sustainable curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure system. The streetlight replacement combines solar, wind and utility-generated electricity into Beam Global’s proprietary integrated batteries to provide resiliency, lighting and... Read more →

Key markets in the electric vehicle (EV) transition are falling behind in their stated goals for public charging infrastructure, according to latest figures on World EV Day. The data reveals that the US, Europe and the UK are more than six times behind the number of plugs needed to meet... Read more →

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Interconnection Innovation e-Xchange (i2X) program released a draft roadmap to improve processes for interconnecting clean energy resources to the distribution and sub-transmission grids and seeks feedback from the public. The draft roadmap identifies strategies that the interconnection community can take within the next five... Read more →

Plug Power has been awarded $10 million by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to demonstrate next-generation hydrogen refueling infrastructure for medium= and heavy-duty vehicles at scale. Plug’s project, HYPER-Fuel, is a liquid-to-gaseous dispensing and cryogenic dispensing hydrogen refueling station architecture. This funding is part of the DOE’s $62 million... Read more →

The BMW Group and the Toyota Motor Corporation are collaborating to bring a new generation of fuel cell powertrain technology to the roads. Both companies share the aspiration of advancing the hydrogen economy and have extended their collaboration to push this locally zero-emission technology to the next level. The BMW... Read more →

Electrify America, the largest open Hyper-Fast charging network in the US, and 4 Gen Logistics, a leader in sustainable logistics solutions, announced the opening of a charging station in Rialto, CA to support 4 Gen’s rapidly expanding fleet of zero-emission class 8 drayage trucks. In addition to the 14 Hyper-Fast... Read more →

California has surpassed 150,000 public and shared private chargers installed statewide, including 137,648 Level 2 chargers and 14,708 fast chargers. This announcement comes just weeks after California posted its second highest ever market share in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales. In addition to the public network, the state estimates that more... Read more →

Enphase Energy, a global energy technology company and a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, launched its new North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors for its entire line of IQ EV Chargers. NACS connectors and charger ports have recently become the industry standard embraced by several major automakers for... Read more →

The public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure continues to be identified as a culprit in the unexpectedly slow adoption of EVs in the United States, but this year it is showing signs of improvement with overall satisfaction increasing for a second consecutive quarter. While the issue is a long way... Read more →