Canada's Gray Tools, based in Brampton, Ontario, announced that it has introduced a comprehensive collection of insulated hand tools designed specifically for mobile field service technicians and those working on electric vehicles, according to a press release dated Sept. 24. This new product range encompasses over 275 items, both in sets and as individual tools, with the company planning to continuously expand this lineup. The tools, which include a wide variety of equipment such as ratchets...

A recent analysis conducted by Cap HPI, specialists in automotive data, has revealed a significant difference in the rate at which petrol, diesel and fully electric vehicles are written off in the UK, according to a report by Bodyshop Magazine dated Sept. 18. The study, which covered data from 2015 up until August 2024, found that petrol and diesel vehicles are written off at double the rate of EVs. Specifically, only 0.9% of EVs under five years old were written off, in contra...

General Motors (GM) has announced a significant enhancement for its electric vehicle customers, enabling access to over 17,800 Tesla Superchargers across the US through the use of a GM-approved North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC adapter, according to a press release dated Sept. 20. This move not only opens up a vast network of fast-charging options but also aligns with GM's commitment to foster an all-electric future by improving infrastructure and customer charging experiences, the s...

Clarios, a US-based supplier of energy storage solutions to original equipment (OE) manufacturers and the aftermarket, has announced its expansion in software-based vehicle services with Clarios Connected Services, a new way for drivers, commercial fleets, original-equipment manufacturers and repair shops to monitor battery power and health in real time, according to a press release dated Sept. 10. Clarios Connected Services combines AI, machine learning and cloud computing for a new level of...

JSW MG Motor India has launched the MG Windsor, positioned as the country's inaugural mass-market electric crossover utility vehicle (CUV) at a starting price of 999,000 rupees (about $11,896). The vehicle comes with a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) program, which allows customers to purchase the CUV at a lower upfront initial cost (excluding battery cost) and pay for the battery on a pay-per-usage model. This reduces the upfront cost of buying an EV and offers flexibility in payments, the com...

Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), known for its charging-as-a-service solutions, has partnered with Hudson Valley Parking Trust (HVPT), which recently acquired ICON Parking, to install 5,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across New York City. This initiative aims to support the city's shift towards sustainability by leveraging HVPT's acquisition of ICON Parking, Manhattan's largest parking operator, to ease access to charging stations. This collaboration comes in response to New York State's 6...

At the International Charging Network Conference (ICNC) 2024, held in Berlin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 3, Autel Europe has introduced its new generation of Maxichargers, particularly highlighting its 480-kW All-in-One DC Charger, according to a press release dated Sept. 2. The charger is designed to cater to the growing demands of the electric vehicle market, the company said. Equipped with Intelligent Matrix technology, the new-generation Maxichargers allow for flexible configuration of the powe...

Continental announced the launch of its latest tire, the Conti Urban HA 5, designed specifically for urban transportation challenges such as varying road conditions, frequent stops, heavy traffic and the rising use of electric buses, according to a press release dated Aug. 29. The tire addresses the unique demands of electric buses, which are increasingly common in the EU's urban bus fleets, with about 18% of new urban buses registered in 2023 being electric. The Conti Urban HA 5 incorporates...

Swiss Post and Fenaco Cooperative plan to enter into an equal partnership, forming a joint venture company named PowerUp, with a focus on EV charging services, the two companies announced on September 3. As per the initial plans, PowerUp, which will be set up with a goal of offering a nationwide EV fast charging network across Switzerland, will build a network of EV charging stations across 50 locations. EV charging service across these 50 locations will be available to customers from mid-202...

Japan’s Isuzu Motors Limited and Mitsubishi Corporation have announced that will start a feasibility study of battery swapping in Thailand starting in 2025 and the feasibility was selected as "The Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Project" supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, according to a press release dated Aug. 23.  Starting in 2025, the companies will conduct a demonstration introducing a battery-swapping solution and integrating it with the en...

Bosch has announced that it has developed an innovative approach to electric vehicle charging by offering services that can be accessed through a smartphone app, catering not only to individual users but also to vehicle manufacturers and companies, according to a press release dated Aug. 28. These services are designed to be integrated into the manufacturers' brand experience, providing an easy and visually cohesive way to charge EVs with just a few clicks, ensuring full cost transparency. Bo...

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Aug. 29 that California has achieved a milestone of installing over 150,000 chargers across the state, comprising 137,648 Level 2 and 14,708 fast chargers. This development follows closely on the heels of California recording its second-highest market share in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales, he said. Furthermore, the state is set to receive upward of $380 million from President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand its charging in...

EVaaS Solutions has rebranded itself as XLR8 America to reflect its commitment to transforming the electric vehicle charging industry. The company aims to revolutionize EV charging through innovative technology, exceptional customer service and financial solutions. Frank O'Connor, the CEO, emphasized that the rebranding reflects an accelerated effort to lead the EV charging sector forward. "Our rebranding as XLR8 America signifies more than just a name change; it represents our accelerat...

Blink Charging Co., a US-based electric vehicle charging equipment and services provider, reported its financial outcomes for the second quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2024, according to a press release dated Aug. 7. The company saw a slight increase in total revenue to $33.3 million from $32.8 million in the same period the previous year and a 30% growth in year-to-date total revenue to $70.8 million. While there was a minor decrease in product revenue from $24.6 million to $23....

SparkCharge Inc., an electric vehicle charging-delivery service, has collaborated with Pioneer Power Solutions Inc., a leading player in the design, manufacture, servicing and integration of electrical power systems and mobile EV charging solutions, to offer EV drivers mobile charging solutions, the two companies said in a joint announcement on Aug. 14. Through this collaboration, Pioneer's e-Boost, a leading off-grid, sustainable mobile EV charging solution, will be integrated with Spar...

The US government announced Aug. 27 that it would provide new funding of $521 million to continue building out electric vehicle charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure across 29 states, eight Federally Recognized Tribes and the District of Columbia, including the deployment of more than 9,200 EV charging ports across the country. The new EV infrastructure aims to increase the access and reliability to communities across the country and provides EV charging to light-, medium- and heavy...

EVgo Inc., one of the largest public fast-charging networks in the US, has expanded its leadership team with a strong bench of experienced talent from Tesla and General Motors, the company said in a press note on July 25. New additions to the company’s leadership team include former Tesla charging team leaders Martin Sukup and Jeff Inhofer, who joined EVgo in July, with Sukup taking on the role of executive vice president of Engineering and Inhofer serving as the vice president of Electric ...

Autel, a prominent provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, has deepened its partnership with Emobi, a key player in the EV charging ecosystem, to push forward the implementation of Plug & Charge technology in North America. This collaboration, which began in August 2023, aims to streamline the EV charging process by integrating Autel's advanced charging solutions with Emobi's extensive roaming ecosystem. With over 110,000 charging ports already part of the Emobi hub across North ...

UK-based charge point operator (CPO) Gridserve has established Gridserve Global with an intent to expand its charging network business beyond the UK, according to a news report published by Electrive on August 15. The report mentioned that Gridserve founder Toddington Harper, who also served as CEO at Gridserve UK, plans to lead the CPO’s expansion outside of the UK. Meanwhile, Roy Williamson, Gridserve’s current Executive Chairman, will serve as interim CEO for the UK business. The CP...

BMW Group Mexico has entered into a new strategic alliance with Vemo, which joins other strategic allies to expand the electric vehicle charging infrastructure on public roads for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the company announced Aug. 12. The move, part of BMW’s plan to invest €724,000 in Latin America to expand its EV charging network offering to customers, entails the buildout of 251 new EV chargers on public roads across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Me...

EVgo Inc., a public fast-charging network provider in the US, has rolled out several significant network enhancements through EVgo ReNew, the company’s comprehensive program created to elevate customer experience, the company announced Aug. 14. In addition to network advances, EVgo has debuted the Canary Model, a powerful performance monitoring tool designed to automatically identify and analyze patterns and support diagnostics, augmenting the charge-point operator’s (CPO’s) maintenance...

In a press release dated Aug. 9, Schaeffler, a motion technology company based in Herzogenaurach, Germany, announced a significant investment in the expansion of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles as part of its sustainability program. The company plans to install more than 5,000 additional charging points globally by 2030, with 3,000 of these located in Europe. Herzogenaurach and Schweinfurt in Germany have been chosen as pilot locations for the initial phase of the proj...

LCP, the national commercial property and investment company, and part of M Core, has signed a development agreement with PoGo Charge to deliver ultrarapid DC charging points at 52 retail sites across the UK, the charge-point operator (CPO) announced Aug. 6. The said agreement is the second-phase agreement between the two companies, which earlier collaborated in November 2023 to deploy 252 DC fast-charging points as part of the total 658 DC charging points. In the second phase, PoGo Charge wi...

Italian carmaker Fiat plans to integrate electric vehicle charging cables inside the body panels of its upcoming next-generation electric cars, beginning with the new Grande Panda that is slated for commercial launch in 2025, a news report published by Autocar on Aug. 6 said. The report stated that in the upcoming Grande Panda EV, the charging cable will be stored behind a panel on the model’s front fascia, a move that Fiat describes as an innovative way of reinventing the EV charging exper...

Be.EV and Paua have signed a strategic partnership in the UK, where all of Be.EV’s 700 electric vehicle charging points will be integrated into the Paua network, the charge-point operator (CPO) announced July 26. The deal will help EV drivers, who can now tap into any of Be.EV’s charging hubs using their Paua app or RFID card. Post this arrangement with Be.EV, Paua, which has tie-ups with more than 35 CPOs, now offers access to over 54,000 EV charge points at more than 17,000 locations...

Blink Charging, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, has been designated as an official supplier in the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint's new EV charging station portfolio, according to a press release dated July 25. This initiative, led by the state of Maryland, US, and part of NASPO's emerging markets initiative, seeks to offer public entities across the US with robust EV charging solutions to accommodate the increasing demand for EV in...

Statiq, one of India's leading electric vehicle charging networks, has recently won a significant tender from Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL), marking a considerable step forward in improving the country's EV infrastructure. This collaboration involves Statiq developing a custom app for BPCL and incorporating BPCL's existing charging network, which includes about 2,800 chargers (2,000 AC and 800 DC chargers), into Statiq's platform. Akshit Bansal, the CEO of Statiq, expressed enthusia...

Updating on a major milestone in India’s rapidly growing electric vehicle charging network, the government of India’s Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) said that a total of 5,293 EV charging stations have been established along the subcontinent’s national highways, a press note published by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on July 24 said. The information was shared by Nitin Gadkari, the union minister for Road Transport and Highways, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabh...

PT Hyundai Motors Indonesia has announced that it will expand the electric vehicle charging station network across Indonesia, a move that underscores the company's commitment to leading the country's vehicle electrification efforts, according to a press release dated July 19. Announced at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2024 in ICE BSD City, Hyundai entered into memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with multiple charge-point operator (CPO) partners. This collab...

TotalEnergies and SSE PLC have signed a binding agreement to set up an electric vehicle charging joint venture in the UK and Ireland, under a brand named Source, TotalEnergies announced July 16. The strategic agreement between the two companies is subject to applicable regulatory approvals being obtained from the relevant authorities. The new JV company plans to deploy up to 3,000 high-power EV charging points over the next five years across the UK and Ireland, catering to the surging demand ...

Volvo Cars has signed a partnership with Hubject, an electric vehicle interoperability market leader, to offer its EV customers access to the latter’s roaming platform Plug&Charge for providing a seamless charging experience, Hubject announced July 16. Following the partnership with Hubject, drivers of fully electric Volvo cars, starting with the EX90, will be able to simply plug their vehicles into a compatible charging station, and the vehicle will automatically handle authentica...

Stellantis has introduced electric vehicle charging packages under its own charging brand Free2move as it prepares to launch battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) in the US later in 2024. The company announced July 15 that it has launched its Free2move Charge website and Free2move Charge app in the US to ease customer transition to EVs. The carmaker plans to roll out two charging packages along with its EV models to its customers in the US: Free2move Charge — Home Package and Free2move Char...

Energy company BP has expanded its electric vehicle charging business, BP Pulse, by partnering with Simon Property Group, a US-based real estate investment trust that invests in shopping malls, outlet centers and community centers, according to a press release dated July 10. The partnership will allow BP Pulse to install and operate EV charging Gigahubs on 75 sites owned by Simon Property Group. BP Pulse will deliver more than 900 ultrafast-charging bays that will support EVs from all automak...

Valeo introduced its Ineez range of electric vehicle charging solutions, which includes charging stations, mobile chargers and cables, at the Power2Drive exhibition held in Munich from June 19 to 21, according to a press release dated July 4. Recognized as the largest European event dedicated to EV charging, the company said Power2Drive served as an ideal venue for Valeo to showcase its new product line designed to meet the needs of both private and semi-private applications, such as company ...

Charge+, a provider of electric-vehicle charging solutions in Southeast Asia, has collaborated with Porsche to introduce a 1,700 km EV charging network in Vietnam, aimed at connecting the country's two major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This network, announced June 20, will feature 17 Direct Current (DC) ultra-fast charging sites across Vietnam over the next three years. The first phase, including nine sites with up to 180 kW power rating in key cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, ...

In an announcement on June 11, Ionna, an electric vehicle charging network established by BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia and Stellantis, said that the company has chosen Durham, NC, as its global headquarters. The charge-point operator (CPO) also announced the appointment of several key executives to its leadership team including a CFO, chief product officer and COO, marking a significant step forward on building its charging network in North America. Ionna has alread...

Munich-based electric vehicle charging and energy management solutions provider The Mobility House has introduced an all-new business unit — The Mobility House Energy — with an aim of integrating electric car batteries into the energy system, the company announced June 17. The company said that with this move, it is strategically placing its energy business at the forefront and preparing itself for the upcoming market launch and scale-up of bidirectional charging. The company has ...

AAA, a North America-based federation of motor clubs that advocate for safe mobility, has announced that its latest annual consumer survey indicates that there has been a decrease in consumer interest in purchasing electric vehicles, according to a press release dated June 6. The survey showed that only 18% of US adults said they would be very likely or likely to purchase a new or used EV, a figure down from 23% in the previous year. Furthermore, 63% of respondents cited they were unlike...

Porsche Cars North America Inc. (PCNA) announced that it has signed an agreement with ChargePoint, a leading provider of charging solutions for electric vehicles, which will enable access to its charging network within the Porsche Charging Service, according to a press release dated June 14. The collaboration will increase the number of chargers available to Porsche customers to more than 86,000 across the US. “We passionately believe in choice, and as a result we are constantly looking for...

Mitsubishi Motors, along with Eneos Power Corp. and Nature Inc., has announced that they have agreed to begin a feasibility study for the optimization of battery charging for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), according to a press release dated May 17. The study will be around the unidirectional charging control from the power grid to the electric vehicle and will begin in the second half of 2024. In this demonstration, employees of the Eneos Group and Mitsubishi Motors will remotely control t...

Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker VinFast Auto has signed a cooperation agreement with Bosch, a leading global supplier of automotive technology and services, to get access to the latter’s extensive network of 700,000 charging points in 30 countries in Europe, the company announced May 15. The cooperation deal with Bosch will provide VinFast’s EV customers in Europe access to a large network of EV charging points across Europe, providing these customers with the freedom and convenience to...

EV Connect, a prominent EV charging business platform, and bp pulse, a key player in charging infrastructure for fleets and public charging, have announced a collaborative partnership. This collaboration intends to integrate Omega, bp pulse's EV charge management software, into the EV Connect platform, offering an efficient cross-fleet charging solution. "This collaboration between EV Connect and bp pulse brings unparalleled expertise in the electric vehicle charging industry, opening doors t...

French energy company TotalEnergies Lubriciants has announced that it has developed the first standardized specifications for electric drive system fluids, following the launch of the Quartz EV Fluids range three years ago, according to a press release dated May 22. The Quartz EV Fluids were designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. The company says the new EDS fluid specifications were created using advanced expertise and resources, and they meet strict standards including visc...

MAHLE Aftermarket has announced that it has successfully introduced its battery diagnostic system E-HEALTH Charge to the European market, according to a press release dated May 14. E-HEALTH Charge is said to deliver reliable reports on the state of health and performance of electric vehicles’ high-voltage batteries. With a maximum run time of 15 minutes, this system represents the fastest static battery diagnostic technology on the market, the statement added. The diagnostic system —...

Delphi, a provider of automotive parts and solutions, has outlined its electric-vehicle brake pads range that is claimed to offer immediate and reliable braking power that ensures safety and efficiency from the first use, according to a press release dated May 15. Delphi EV brake pads are claimed to be manufactured to exact original equipment tolerances and feature an advanced coating to deliver optimal initial friction performance. The EV brake pads are also said to reduce noise and vibratio...

Clarios, a US-based supplier of energy storage solutions to original equipment (OE) manufacturers and the aftermarket, and Altris, a Swedish developer and prototype manufacturer of sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries, have announced an exclusive Joint Development Agreement (JDA) for low-voltage mobility applications, according to a press release dated May 13. Under the new JDA, Altris will focus on developing Na-ion cell technology for low-voltage applications, while Clarios will leverage its ...

Blink Charging Co. (Blink) has announced the promotion of Jenifer Yokley to chief marketing officer from the position of senior vice president of Marketing and head of Governmental Affairs, which comes after its recently announced record fourth-quarter earnings and the opening of its new global headquarters, according to a press release on March 25. Of the announcement, Brendan Jones, president and CEO, said, "It’s no coincidence that Jen’s promotion to CMO coincides with a truly exc...

Pham Nhat Vuong, Chairman of Vingroup Corporation and founder of VinFast, has announced the establishment of an electric vehicle charging station venture named V-Green, according to a press release dated Mar. 18. VinFast vehicles will receive priority access at the EV charging stations. According to the release, V-Green's mission is twofold: investing in the development of a comprehensive charging infrastructure system that prioritizes supporting VinFast vehicles, and propelling Vietnam towar...

Power-management company Eaton has announced that its Green Motion electric vehicle chargers available in North America are certified to meet the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) requirements for transparent billing practices, according to a press release dated March 6. CTEP is a certification program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Division of Measurement Standards (DMS) created to ensure that weighing and measuring devices operate correctly. The comp...

Vitesco Technologies, a leading global supplier of new-age drive technologies and electrification solutions, is developing a series of applications of its high-voltage box, which is a modular system that makes charging, converting and distributing electricity in electric vehicles cheaper by integrating several functions in one unit, the company announced Feb. 28. The cost can be saved depending on the design of the high-voltage box, which includes the vehicle onboard charger for AC charging o...

Mitsubishi Motors, MC Retail Energy Co. Ltd., Kaluza Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corp. (MC) have announced the launch of a proof of concept (PoC) in electric vehicle smart charging, according to a press release dated Feb. 15. Kaluza is a subsidiary of the UK-based energy service provider OVO Group, in which MC acquired a 20% interest in 2019. This PoC will seek to verify the commercial viability of what would be Japan's first smart-charging service, leveraging EV connected technologies. The data...

Ionna, the joint venture formed by seven leading carmakers such as BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis to focus on building one of the largest fast charging networks across North America last year, has finally received the necessary approvals from the regulatory authorities to commence operations, the charge point operator announced Feb. 9. It can be recalled that in July 2023, the said seven carmakers came together to set up a countrywide EV charging networ...

Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has announced that it is collaborating with Mitsubishi Motors Finance Co. Ltd. to develop an electric vehicle (EV and PHEV), and chargers and vehicle-to-home (V2H) devices, according to a press release dated Jan. 17. The company has started selling a lease plan in one package from Jan. 19. Through this lease plan, customers will be able to make a one-stop contract from lease application to installation for electric vehicles (EVs and PHEVs), including the minicab EV, a ...

Japan’s Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has announced that it will launch Nissan Energy Share in Japan on March 1 to further unlock the value of electric vehicles, according to a press release dated Feb. 2. The new service features Nissan’s energy management technology that controls the charging and discharging of EV batteries. Nissan said it has been researching the most efficient ways of managing energy through studies and field tests in locations such as Namie, Fukushima, Japan, and validating i...

MAN Truck & Bus is expanding its global logistics center in Salzgitter, Germany, to accommodate the growing demand for components for electric vehicles, including batteries and battery parts, according to a press release dated Feb. 1. The expansion will increase the center's size by 25% to about 230,000 square meters, with a new building covering 52,650 square meters. The center will have a capacity for up to 40,000 parts and will be completed by the end of 2024, with operations scheduled...

Japan’s The Yokohama Rubber Co. Ltd. announced that it has begun applying its proprietary E+ mark on its tires for trucks and buses, indicating that the tires have special qualities suitable for electrified vehicles, according to a press release dated Feb. 2. The E+ mark was first applied to Yokohama passenger car tires in the latter half of 2023, and now it will be applied to tires sold for use on buses in Japan and Europe. Yokohama Rubber is applying the E+ mark only to its tires that fea...

Nima Energy plans to accelerate the rollout of its electric vehicle chargers in Sweden. In a press note on Jan. 22, the company said that it is currently setting up 150 ultrafast-charging points from Stockholm to Skåne, Sweden, including 50 charging points in central Stockholm. In December 2023, the company had opened three new charging sites with a total of 24 charging points in Skillingaryd, Sweden, along the E4; in Håby, Sweden, along the E6; and in Vä, Sweden, along the E22. Th...

Blink Charging, a provider of electric vehicle charging solutions, has partnered with Grupo Q, Porsche's official dealer in El Salvador, to install five advanced EV charging stations in select locations throughout the country, according to a press release dated Jan. 10. The chargers, which will be publicly accessible to all EV drivers, are part of Porsche's Destination Charging Program and are strategically placed at high-demand locations such as hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, retail shops and...

Rental firm Hertz Global Holdings has announced that it will sell approximately 20,000 electric vehicles from its US fleet, or about one-third of the global EV fleet, according to an SEC filing dated Jan. 11. The sale, which was initiated in December 2023 and is expected to take place over the course of 2024, will cover multiple makes and models. The company expects to reinvest a portion of the proceeds from the sale of EVs into the purchase of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to meet c...

London-based telecommunications company BT Group plans to convert old green street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points across the UK, according to a news report published by the BBC on Jan. 7. These metal cabinets were traditionally used to store broadband and phone cabling, the report said, adding that many of these street cabinets are coming toward the end of their lifespans. Under a pilot program, the first green street cabinet will be installed as an EV charging point in Sco...

Swedish battery-management company CTEK has launched the Chargestorm Connected 3 (CC3) charging station, according to a press release dated Nov. 28. The CC3 features an elegant design and sets a new standard in power output. Delivering up to 22 kW, it promises swift and efficient charging for both single- and dual-outlet configurations. This power not only meets current demands but also anticipates the future needs of electric vehicle charging, the company said. The charger incorporates Na...

German automaker Volkswagen is embarking on cost optimization for a successful transition toward electric mobility, according to a Reuters report on Nov. 28. The company's €10 billion cost-cutting program will include staff reductions, quoting its Brand Chief Thomas Schaefer, who stated that high costs and low productivity are making the company's cars uncompetitive. The company is in negotiations with its works council over the cost-cutting scheme at its VW brand, which is the first step i...

Meko, a leading independent auto aftermarket company in Northern Europe, has agreed to partner with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer HiPhi, which is set to introduce its brand in Norway, to provide vehicle owners with authorized aftermarket services starting in the fourth quarter of 2023, a press release dated Nov. 22 said. This collaboration aligns with Meko's strategy to serve as a service partner to new EV manufacturers looking to establish themselves in select regions. The partnershi...

Webasto Charging Systems, a subsidiary of the Webasto Group, is expanding the availability of its TurboConnect charging station to a broader audience in early 2024, following its initial launch for high-volume customers in March 2023, according to a press release dated Nov. 16. The TurboConnect charger offers Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet connectivity, and features a 11.5-kW (48-A) power output, adding approximately 44 miles of range per hour. Webasto also introduced two new charging solution...

Blink Charging UK has launched its advanced EQ 200 charger in the UK and Ireland, which offers vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capability and can be integrated into smart energy management systems, according to a press release dated Nov. 13. The EQ 200 is a scalable and bidirectional charger that can draw energy from an electric vehicle's battery to power other devices or feed electricity back into the grid. The charger features smart connectivity options, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and 2G a...

Honda Motor Co. and Yamato Transport Co. Ltd will begin a feasibility study of delivery light electric vehicles or kei cars with swappable batteries from November, according to a press release dated Oct. 19. The swappable batteries used in the vehicles use electricity derived from renewable energy to contribute to the realization of energy management, the release added. This demonstration will use Honda's light EV "MEV-VAN Concept. Honda aims to achieve carbon neutrality in 2050 through all o...

Bosch announced that it has introduced a new high-voltage battery repair set for selected hybrid models made by Toyota and Lexus, according to a press release dated October 19. Bosch observed that over the course of time, the performance of high-voltage batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles decreases as their modules wear out or become faulty. Generally, once the traction battery’s storage capacity has become too low, the complete battery system is replaced, which is a costly process. "...

Blink Charging, a global manufacturer and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blue Corner, is now operating as Blink Charging in Belgium, according to a press release dated October 24. Blink Charging acquired the company in 2021 with an aim to further expand in Europe. As part of Blink Charging's broader strategic international expansion plans, the acquisition brings the company's global experience and EV charging exper...

Electric vehicle charging-equipment maker XCharge has partnered Lisbon-headquartered utility company EDP for the deployment of its net-zero series (NZS) of EV chargers in Europe, XCharge announced October 10. XCharge, which is based in Hamburg, Germany, had launched its NZS EV chargers in 2022. The company’s NZS range of EV chargers are battery-integrated chargers for EVs. The company said that it witnessed initial success of launching its NZS range of EV chargers in Spain, and it n...

Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars has partnered with Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) to gain access to the electric vehicle charging service provider’s network of more than 590,000 charging points spread across 30 countries in Europe, DCS announced October 16. The charging process will work via the Volvo Cars App, using a DCS white-label solution, the company said, adding that the collaboration will begin in Italy and Switzerland on November 16 and will be gradually expanded to 30 markets b...

Rotating electrics supplier and electric vehicle charging cable specialist WAI Global announced that it will be adding a new feature to its popular EV charging cable range for added safety and protection, according to a press release dated October 16 from the UK aftermarket industry body, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The latest evolution to WAI’s at-home charging cable will feature a thermal cut-off switch inside the plug, which, once it gets to certain temperat...

Electreon, a provider of wireless electric vehicle charging technologies, has entered China, the world’s largest EV market, the company announced October 3. Electreon’s China entry has come on the back of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Shandong Innovation and Entrepreneurship Community for International Science and Technology Cooperation (SITEC), which is a provincial science and technology innovation arm led by Shandong Hi-Speed Group (SDHS), a Fortune 500 state-owned compa...

Autel Energy has launched its latest innovation, the MaxiCharger DC HiPower, in the US. According to a company press release dated October 3, the cutting-edge charging product offers a maximum power of 640 kW for fast charging, making it one of the fastest and most efficient charging solutions on the market. The MaxiCharger DC HiPower boasts a sleek and modern design. It can provide up to 250 miles of range in just 10 minutes of charging. The product also features intelligent operation to opt...

The State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Standardization Administration of China has officially approved its own national DC fast-charging standard, according to a press note issued by the CHAdeMO Association on September 20. According to the note, the government body in China released the three key standards for ChaoJi-1, the next-generation DC charging technology using the GB/T communication protocol, on September 12. Interestingly, ChaoJi-1 uses the new, harmonized c...

Hyundai Motor America has announced that it is now offering customers who purchase or lease select Hyundai electric vehicles a complimentary ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger and up to $600 off installation, according to a press release dated September 21. This new offer is available to customers who purchase or lease a new 2023 or 2024 Ioniq 5, 2023 or 2024 Ioniq 6, or 2023 Kona Electric through Hyundai Motor Finance beginning September 21 through October 31. Customers who purc...

RAC, a UK-based breakdown-service provider for both private and business drivers, announced that Tesla has installed the public electric vehicle charger in the UK, which is designed to be used by cars from any manufacturer, according to a press release dated August 25. The company’s V4 Supercharger has charging speeds of up to 250 kW and Tesla’s Combined Charging System (CCS) compatible units are built with a contactless card payment facility. EV owners will be able to use the 3-meter&nbs...

US-based CRP Automotive, a manufacturer of replacement parts including steering, electrical, suspension, fluids, plastic and gaskets, among others, has announced a new range of replacement coolant hoses for Tesla battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), according to a press release on September 18. Through its Rein Automotive brand, CRP Automotive’s new line of Tesla coolant replacement hoses offers 29 stock keeping units (SKUs). In order to ensure that these replacement parts continue to play a c...

Sensata Technologies, a US-based supplier of sensors and sensor-equipped solutions to the automotive industry, announced the launch of its Gigavac GTM400 and GTM500 bidirectional contactors for applications up to 1,500 Vdc and 400A and 500A, according to a press release dated September 12. The new contactors are said to be ideal for high-power applications that require reliable switching and DC circuit protection like energy storage systems, DC fast charging stations, and heavy-duty vehicles, th...

Hella Gutmann, the workshop equipment division of automotive supplier Hella that operates under the brand Forvia, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Battery Quick Check GmbH, a joint venture of Twaice and TÜV Rheinland, to develop an evaluation procedure for the real state of health (SoH) of an electric vehicle's power pack for workshops, according to a press release dated August 31. Workshops that operate Hella Gurmann’s Mega Macs X diagnostic device in configurati...

Nissan Motor Co. has announced the launch of a portable power generator that uses recycled batteries from the Nissan Leaf, according to a press release dated August 31. Nissan has codeveloped the portable generator with JVC Kenwood and 4R Energy Co. Nissan will release this portable battery at Nissan dealerships nationwide from September 9, the release added. JVC Kenwood will launch similar products later in 2023, starting with its official online JVC Kenwood store. Nissan said the Leaf's ...

Rotating electrics supplier and electric vehicle charging cable specialist WAI Global announced that it has launched the Recharge 3000 portable EV charger, providing professional services with an EV range extension of 10 miles, according to a press release dated August 15 from the UK aftermarket industry body, the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). The model sits above its Recharge 2000 model in the range and offers professional services a 3-kW power bank perfect for vehicl...

Stellantis has announced its partnership with Charge Enterprises, a US-based electrical, broadband and electric vehicle charging-infrastructure company, in which Charge has become an EV charging installation partner for Stellantis' over 2,600 US dealer network, according to a press release dated August 28. With this announcement, Charge becomes the fourth recommended partner for dealer-EV readiness for Stellantis dealers across the US, joining Future Energy, Vehya and AGI. The move by Stellan...

Blink Charging Co., a global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, announced that it has enhanced accessibility and heightened visibility of its EV charging products and services in Mexico, with the launch of a website dedicated to the Mexican market, according to a press release dated August 16. The company observed that Mexico’s EV sales exhibited remarkable growth, particularly toward the latter part of 2021, with this trend gaini...

Delphi has announced the launch of its new range of battery-electric vehicle (BEV) brake pads dedicated to the specific needs of BEV applications, according to a press release dated August 21. This range is among the most comprehensive in the world today, covering the most popular models in the independent aftermarket. The range covers vehicles such as the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S/Model 3, BMW i4/iX, Mercedes EQC/EQEE/QS and Porsche Taycan/Cross Turismo. Delphi is introducing 52 p...

California, US-based charging point operator (CPO) ChargePoint, announced August 8 that the company plans to make significant investments in the application of advanced technologies, ranging from networking to information security, with an aim to deliver charging station reliability of nearly 100%, once fully implemented. ChargePoint said that the new technology will be combined with natural language processing (NLP), enhanced driver communications and a class-leading training certification t...

Volkswagen-owned German luxury-car maker Porsche announced July 26 that it has opened its first Porsche Charging Lounge outside Bingen am Rhein, a town in Germany. The pilot charging site is part of Porsche’s larger plan of setting up its own fast-charging stations along Europe’s most important routes, offering a premium charging experience to its customers. The company said that the pilot charging site has been set up just two minutes away from the motorway junction A60/A61. The cha...

XCharge North America (XCharge NA), a fully owned subsidiary of China-based manufacturer of electric vehicle charging equipment XCharge Energy, plans to build a manufacturing plant in the city of Kyle, Texas, for researching, developing, distributing and providing services for its core EV charging solutions, the company announced August 3. The new facility will be spread across an area of 3,500 square feet in the Greater San Marcos area of Texas. XCharge NA said that the new plant will b...

Eaton has unveiled an overhead electric vehicle charging approach, which simplifies EV fleet charging by eliminating costly cable runs and major modifications to existing parking and conveyor structures, the company said July 27. Eaton, a leading provider of intelligent power-management solutions, terms the charging system as the "overhead EV Charging Busway." According to Eaton, the overhead EV Charging Busway can enable fleets to expand and reconfigure infrastructure with no concr...

Blink Charging Co., a global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, announced that the company is now engaged with more than 4,000 automotive dealers in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific for the purchase, installation and ongoing management of EV charging equipment and services, according to a press release dated July 20. During the first quarter of 2023, Blink said it secured more than 600 agreements with dealers globally ...

Swedish battery-management company CTEK announced that its recent survey conducted with YouGov has revealed that one in three Europeans (33%) plan to have a fully electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid as their next vehicle, according to a press release dated July 20. However, it found that queues to charge the vehicles and broken charge points were affecting the EV driving experience, fueling growing range anxiety and increases in the proportion of people saying there was not enough charging infras...

BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group and Stellantis NV, according to a press release dated July 26, have agreed to collaborate on expanding a high-speed charging network, powered by renewable energy, by at least 30,000 charge points in urban and highway locations across North America. A major hurdle for existing and potential battery-electric vehicle (BEV) customers is access to fast, reliable, efficient and low-cost charging for their vehicles during drivi...

According to a press release dated July 27, a new dedicated joint Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and the Auto Innovation Centre (AIC) campaign has been launched to support the country's aftermarket with battery-electric vehicle (BEV) training and product development opportunities, and to further aid in promoting the sale of BEVs among vehicle fleets in the state of Victoria, Australia.  The AIC has taken into its possession two new BEVs, a Ford F-150 Lightning ...

Japan-based The Yokohama Rubber Co. has announced that from the second half of 2023, it will be applying a new proprietary “E+” mark to its tires for passenger cars, trucks and buses that have special qualities needed by electrified vehicles, according to a press release dated July 12. The new “E+” mark is the latest facet of The Yokohama Rubber’s response to the rising demand in recent years for tires most suitable for use on electrified vehicles, the release added. The company bel...

Electric vehicle charger-maker Tritium has announced that the company will provide all fast chargers for the US state of Hawaii’s first round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program funding, according to a press release dated July 11. The company believes it is now the first manufacturer to secure a fast-charger order through the NEVI program funding. In September 2022, the Federal Highway Administration approved Hawaii’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Dep...

India-based electric vehicle charging-network operator Glida, which was previously known as Fortum Charge & Drive India, is planning to set up about 3,000 EV charging points across India by March 2025, according to a news report published by a local newspaper Business Standard on July 12. The report cited Glida Executive Director Awadesh Kumar Jha, who spoke to the publication in an interview. The company, which is also backed by the Finnish government, currently operates 450 chargin...

Tata Sons, India’s autos-to-steel conglomerate, has announced plans to build a 40 GW battery-cell gigafactory in the UK at an investment of over £4 billion, according to a press release dated July 19. The investment will deliver electric mobility and renewable energy-storage solutions for customers in UK and Europe with JLR and Tata Motors being anchor customers. Supplies will commence from 2026, the release added. The battery gigafactory will produce battery cells and packs for a var...

The government of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, plans to rapidly expand the existing network of electric vehicle charging stations to accelerate the transition to EVs while offering charging convenience to EV drivers. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) aims to grow the city’s network of public charging stations from the current 370 to 1,000 EV charging stations by 2025, according to a press note released by DEWA on July 9. It is known that DEWA is steering the UAE’s clean-energy ...

The UK government has published requirements on charge point operators that operate public charge points in an effort to improve the charging experience for electric vehicle drivers, according to a press release dated July 17 by the RAC, a UK-based breakdown-service provider for both private and business drivers. Outlined in the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, the rules mandate the UK's public charge points must have a 99% average reliability record following criticisms about the avai...

The partnership is to install, own and operate multiple electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations in areas where EV charging is limited. Each site will feature level 2 EV chargers capable of adding 30-40 miles of range per hour. “Operating our own EV chargers in high demand areas is a critical component of our extension plan,” stated TurnOnGreen President Marcus Charuvastra. “Our shared commitment to sustainable mobility with our partners creates an appealing environment for EV user...

Friedrichshafen (Germany). ZF’s Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) division has underlined its commitment to the fully electrified future of mobility by presenting its latest eMobility kit. Providing all the key technologies commercial vehicle manufacturers need to electrify their vehicles, the product range now includes all-electric central drives, axle drives and eComponents. Suitable for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and trailers, the integrated, modular e-driveline systems enable q...