Electric vehicle (EV) charging solution provider Statiq plans to install about 20,000 EV chargers across India in FY 2023 to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the subcontinent, according to a news report published by The Economic Times on 14 January 2023. Gurgaon-based Statiq EV charging showcased a wide range of high-tech EV charging solutions at the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The company claims to have already installed over 7,000 public, semi-public and captive EV chargers...

UK-based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging station, Pod Point, partners with fleet management business, Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM), according to a press release dated 23 November.  Pendragon Vehicle Management is a division of Pendragon PLC, one of the leading automotive retailers. PVM offers fleet funding, fleet management, and rental options, and has a fleet size of almost 13,000 vehicles.  Through this agreement Pod Point will become PVM’s preferre...

The European Union can end its reliance on China for lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery cells by 2027, renewable energy campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has forecast, according to a press release dated 24 January. New analysis of battery-makers’ announcements suggest that Europe is on track to produce enough Li-ion cells by 2027 to fully meet domestic demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage, the release added. However, the group cautioned that the EU needs a policy ...

India’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network provider Tata Power has kicked off an ambitious plan of setting up about 25,000 EV charging points across the country over the coming five years, the company announced on 13 January 2023 on the sidelines of the Auto Expo 2023 in Greater Noida, Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). The EV charging network expansion is aimed at accelerating faster adoption of EVs in the subcontinent. Showcasing a wide range of its hi-tech EV charging solut...

Mullen Automotive, a US-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced that its I-GO commercial urban delivery EV has arrived in Europe with expected delivery in early January 2023, according to a press release dated 22 December. The I-GO is Mullen’s recently announced urban commercial delivery vehicle, designed to bridge the gap between the growing demand for quick deliveries and space constraints in dense cities throughout Europe. The vehicle is EU standard homologated, certified...

Autofleet, an Israel based solution provider for fleets and mobility operators to optimize existing operations and launch new on-demand passenger and delivery services, has introduced a new, self-serve Fleet Planning Simulator that is claimed to make it quick and easy to accurately plan all aspects of the deployment of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure, according to a press release dated 15 December. This includes considerations such as vehicle models and range, as well as char...

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, a Germany company, has announced that it is adding a mobile charging station under the Amperfied brand to its portfolio of e-mobility solutions, according to a press release dated 28 December. The new charger under Amperfied, called compact.lite, can be used to charge electric and hybrid vehicles throughout Europe at blue CEE 16A sockets (so-called ‘camping plugs’), and can do so faster than using an emergency charging cable connected to a household socket....

Kaptyn, an electric vehicle (EV) mobility platform announced that the company has launched service in Los Angeles, becoming the first 100% EV fleet in the city, a press release by Business Wire dated 14 December read. Kaptyn offers prescheduled rides in all EVs driven by full-time professional drivers. The current pick-up and drop-off radius goes as far north as Thousand Oaks and San Fernando Valley, out to Pasadena and down just south of Manhattan Beach with plans to expand operations i...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced that it will unveil five new products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place in Las Vegas in January, according to a press release dated 15 December. Blink Charging said it is positioned strongly to play a leading role in building out the EV charging network needed to fuel the growing fleet of electrified vehicles. The company said its new pro...

South Korean tire manufacturer Hankook Tire has announced that is has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Daeyong Chaevi, a Korean electric vehicle (EV) charging service provider, to build infrastructure that expands the accessibility to EV chargers to cater to the accelerating growth of EVs in Korea, according to a press release dated 2 December. Under the agreement, Hankook Tire is adding the newest Chaevi EV charging stations to its tire-focused total auto service center, T-Sta...

Sojitz Corp, a Japan-based company engaged in trading business, investment and financial activities, has announced that the company along with NGC Corporation, a Japanese software developer, and Omron Social Solutions (OSS), a Japanese electronics company, has developed a cloud-based charging control system to optimize charging for commercial hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), according to a press release dated 9 November. The cloud-based charging control service is said to help users to avo...

Japanese trading house ITOCHU Corporation announced the company and its other partners have started a feasibility study of electric vehicle (EV) battery swapping services with a mini battery electric vehicle truck, according to a press release dated 24 November. The truck will be used for goods delivery for 80 FamilyMart stores in Chiba and Saitama prefectures, the release added. The demonstration project is part of the Ministry of the Environment’s “FY2021 Demonstration Project for Combi...

US-based Universal EV Chargers, a division of Universal Green Group, a player in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, announced that it was awarded USD1.5 million in grants in Ohio, bringing its total grant wins to nearly USD12 million. These grants will help businesses in a range of industries provide EV charging to residents, employees, and the public, the release added. As part of the Ohio Diesel Mitigation Trust EV DC Fast Charging Program Awards 2022, Universal EV Chargers will h...

Webasto has announced that it will manufacture intelligent fast charging systems, or High-Power Chargers (HPC), for Munich-based company Charge-V, commencing January 2023, according to a press release dated 10 November. Representatives of both companies signed a corresponding four-year contract in mid-October. The charging systems will be assembled according to Charge-V’s specifications at Webasto’s Schierling plant in Bavaria, Germany, where preparations for commissioning a dedicated ass...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with ZOOZ Power, a supplier of flywheel-based Power Boosting EV charging solutions, according to a press release dated 5 December. The agreement is for the distribution, sale, and deployment of ZOOZ’s Kinetic Power Booster, the ZOOZTER-100, that stores kinetic energy in flywheels to power EV DC fast chargers. Blink Ch...

Honda Motor Co has announced that it has begun sales of the "Honda Power Pack Exchanger e:" battery-swapping station in Japan, with the first unit delivered to Gachaco, a battery-sharing service joint venture, according to a press release dated 25 October.  Honda Power Pack Exchanger e: is a battery-swapping station that simultaneously charges multiple units of Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP e:) and enables smooth battery swapping for electric motorcycles and other mobile products equip...

Korean industrial company Posco announced via press release on 17 October that it had signed an agreement with South Korean conglomerate GS Group to set up a 51:49 battery recycling joint venture in the country. According to the press release, the two companies had invested around KRW170 billion (USD120 million) each into the joint venture. The JV will not only collect and recycle end-of-life batteries but will also set up new battery-as-a-service (BaaS) businesses for reapplication of second...

US-based automotive parts distributor National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) has announced a collaboration with Qmerit, a North America–based provider of installation services for electric vehicle (EV) charging and other electrification technologies, according to a press release dated 1 November. NAPA says it will be the first in the automotive aftermarket space to offer Qmerit's turnkey EV charging installation services to buyers, ensuring a simple and seamless experience from the po...

The European Parliament and Council reached an agreement on 27 October ensuring all new passenger cars and light commercial vehicles registered in Europe will be zero-emission by 2035, according to an official press release dated 27 October issued by the European Commission, who welcomed the agreement. As an intermediary step towards zero emissions, the new carbon dioxide (CO2) standards will also require average emissions of new cars to come down by 55% by 2030, and new vans by 50% by 2030. ...

Vadodara, India-based EV charging network company CHARGE+ZONE and Indian homegrown automaker Mahindra & Mahindra have today announced a partnership to set up a network of EV charging stations for Mahindra’s range of electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs), according to a press release dated 27 October. According to the agreement, by the end of this fiscal, Mahindra’s EV users will have access to CHARGE+ZONE’s network of 2500+ charging points across 25 cities and 10,000 km of highwa...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has announced the launch of its entirely rebuilt Blink Network with a new architecture, and a new Blink Charging Mobile app, the company said in a press release on 11 October. The new Blink Charging mobile app will cater to nearly 6.6 million electric vehicle (EV) drivers worldwide. “At Blink, we are dedicated to providing the best in EV charging and proud of the n...

Shenzhen EN Plus Tech Co., Ltd. (EN+), a mainland China-based intelligent electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, has announced it has completed a new round of financing from strategic investor Eaton, a power management company, according to a press release dated 26 September. “EN+ is excited to complete this strategic step for future business growth.  EN+’s business demonstrates strong track record in recent years. EN+ is committed to contributing to the global transforma...

US-based rental car firm Hertz and oil company bp announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations powered by bp pulse, bp’s global electrification and charging solution brand, according to a press release dated 27 September. The agreement also involves the management of Hertz’s charging infrastructure by bp pulse and the customization of its Omega software to ensure Hertz’s growing fleet of...

Japan-based Hitachi Astemo, a manufacturer of engine management, electric powertrain, and integrated vehicle controls for major automotive manufacturers has announced that aims to strengthen its position as a global leader in electrification by leveraging synergies from the 2021 merger, taking advantage of the integrated technologies and resources while further enhancing its global production bases, according to a press release dated 26 September. Specifically for the electrification business...

Shell Group-owned UK-based public electric vehicle (EV) charging network, ubitricity, and French automaker Citroën have signed a cooperation agreement to make e-mobility more accessible for drivers in European cities, according to a press release dated 21 September. According to the release, the collaboration hopes to encourage drivers to switch to EVs and help more cities offer on-street EV charging to their residents. The collaboration, which starts in London, will help...

Reliance BP Mobility Limited (RBML), also called Jio-bp, and the India-based Mahindra Group, announced the strengthening of their existing partnership with Jio-bp setting up a robust charging network for Mahindra & Mahindra’s (M&M's) upcoming electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) launches, according to a press release dated 11 October. In 2021, the companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for exploring the creation of electric vehicle (EV) products and services, al...

US-based electric vehicle (EV) maker Fisker Inc has announced that it has named Barcelona-based provider of EV charging and energy management solutions, Wallbox, as Fisker's global partner for home EV charging solutions, according to a press release dated 20 September. Fisker and Wallbox are partnering to offer Fisker EV owners Wallbox home EV chargers for purchase through the Fisker website in the US, Canada, and European launch markets, the release added. The Pulsar Plus charger from W...

Autel Europe, provider of EV charging solutions and automotive aftermarket products, announced that it presented its products and solutions at the recently concluded Automechanika Frankfurt 2022, according to a press release dated 14 September. The company showcased its AUTEL MaxiCharger DC Fast (Gen2), a collection of point-of-sale (POS) systems that allows customers to charge easily with a wide range of payment options. The MaxiCharger DC Fast is claimed to offer IP54 protection against wea...

Aisin Corporation, a Japanese corporation that develops and produces components and systems for the automotive industry, and a company that claims to be the fifth largest “Tier One auto supplier” in the world, showcased its systems and products at the recently concluded Detroit Auto Show 2022, according to a press release dated 12 September. The company presented its EV systems and initiatives that contribute to heat management and weight reduction in support of future mobility, carbon ne...

Webasto Charging Systems, a subsidiary of Webasto Group, has launched the Webasto Go, a Level 2 mobile electric vehicle (EV) Charger, for electric vehicle (EV) owners at the Fully Charged LIVE North America 2022 Show, which took place 10–11 September, according to a press release dated 9 September. The mobile charger is now available in the US and Canada for EV-owners to purchase at major retail stores or directly on the Webasto EV Solutions website. Further roll outs are planned for the rest ...

German automotive component supplier and service provider Bosch has announced that it is bringing a new drive unit consisting of an electric motor plus an integrated inverter for vans and small and medium-sized trucks into series production, according to a press release dated 15 September. The inverter is said to control the electric motor and establish the connection to the high-voltage battery. Bosch says it has reduced electrical losses by more than 20% with new power semiconductors, which...

VDA or the German Association of the Automotive Industry, has announced that its subsidiary Automotive Quality Institute GmbH (AQI GmbH) has developed a tool that can identify the need for quick-charging points for electric cars along highways throughout Germany, according to a press release dated 7 September. The tool is said to help charging station operators and others expand the quick-charging infrastructure along highways and federal roadways. This innovation focuses on the demand analys...

Lubricant maker Castrol and Sprint Power, a UK-based firm involved in electrified propulsion systems, power electronics and battery systems, are collaborating on a project to develop ultra-fast charging cells and battery packs for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCEVs), according to a press release dated 6 September. Under the collaboration, two Sprint Power designed battery modules that will use Castrol ON EV Thermal Fluids to deliver an 80% charge in...

Blink Charging and UBS Asset Management's Real Estate & Private Markets division have signed a mutual service agreement to deliver Blink electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related services to UBS-owned properties across the US, according to a press release published by Blink Charging on 8 September.   Michael D. Farkas, Chairman and CEO, Blink, said, “We are pleased to provide UBS with access to the broad range of Blink products, services and innovative solutions. The Blin...

MAHLE, a Stuttgart-based global supplier of powertrain and thermal components, announced in a press release dated 9 August, that it has signed a declaration of intent with Siemens for cooperation in the area of wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs). One of their focus areas will be technological standards for inductive charging technology. MAHLE has strengthened its development in the field of wireless charging in recent years. This includes two projects funded by the German F...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced the signing of a preferred supplier agreement with Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, for deployment of EV charging stations and related services to Cushman & Wakefield clients throughout the United States, according to a press release dated 25 August. Cushman & Wakefield has agreed to engage its large network of property managers to...

US-based automotive parts distributor National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) has reiterated its readiness for the transition to electric vehicles saying that it is “EV-ready” and constantly seeking opportunities to support customers throughout this transition, according to a press release dated 31 August. “As the world of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) expands, NAPA will expand alongside it,” the release added. The distributor said that the future of EVs will be one of rapid grow...

MAHLE, a Stuttgart-based global supplier of powertrain and thermal components, announced in a press release dated 30 August that the European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting their research and development to accelerate vehicle electrification and the decarbonization of road traffic with a loan of nearly USD300 million. The projects include investments in eco-friendly technologies such as electric motor and battery components, thermal management, cooling and air quality systems, hydrogen a...

Japanese trading house ITOCHU Corporation announced that it will begin proposing solutions utilizing remote degradation diagnostic services for automotive lithium-ion batteries developed by Hitachi High-Tech Corporation, according to a press release dated 22 July. ITOCHU has automobile fleet management knowledge, and Hitachi High-Tech developed technology to remotely determine the status of battery degradation; together, the companies have tested a service to remotely diagnose ...

Volta, a US-based electric vehicle (EV) charging network provider, has announced a partnership with the City of Hoboken, New Jersey, US, to install 25 conveniently located public EV charging stalls for the City’s residents, visitors, and commuters over the next 18 months, according to a press release dated 21 July. The addition of the new Volta charging stalls will more than double the number of public EV charging ports available in Hoboken, and both entities may partner to bring even more ...

Volta, a US-based electric vehicle charging network provider, has announced a partnership with Michelin North America to bring the latter’s ‘Motion For Life’ campaign to millions of EV drivers and consumers in the US, according to a press release dated 19 July. The campaign showcases Michelin’s tires designed to maximize EV performance. Volta provides public EV charging with locations at grocery stores, entertainment venues, apparel retailers, and more. The strategic location of Volta...

FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and smart charging solutions provider, will supply up to 7,500 Level 2 chargers to energy company Hydro-Québec’s EV charging network Electric Circuit between 2022 and 2026, FLO announced on 20 June 2022. According to FLO, which is a subsidiary of AddEnergie, the order from Hydro-Québec is its biggest contract since its inception. "We are thrilled to have been selected once again as a partner to Electric Circu...

Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it has joined the Battery Supply Chain Council or Battery Association for Supply Chain (BASC), a Japan based organization that promotes the strengthening of the international competitiveness of the battery supply chain and industries related to battery materials, parts and raw materials, according to a press release dated 24 June. BASC has Isao Abe, executive officer of Sumitomo Metal Mining Co as its chairman and the organization ...

Renault Group, French automaker, and Vitesco Technologies, global automotive supplier of electric mobility and powertrain components, announced the signing of a strategic partnership for the joint development and the production of power electronics in a so-called “One Box” for electric and hybrid powertrains, according to a press release dated 12 July. Under this agreement, both partners will contribute their know-how and experience to jointly develop a power electronics concept that is u...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, said via a press release dated 6 July that it has been awarded a cooperative purchasing agreement for EV charging equipment and network services from the Region 1 Planning Council in Northern Illinois. The Region 1 Planning Council is a special-purpose, regional government agency providing cross-jurisdictional, government-to-government collaborative planning across Northern Illin...

SK Networks, a subsidiary of South Korean petroleum conglomerate SK Group, engaged in the businesses of energy and information technology distribution, announced that its aftermarket business brand SpeedMate has forged an MOU in South Korea with battery diagnostic solution firm MinTech and charging solutions company Eva to develop an emergency electric vehicle (EV) recharging service, according to a press release dated 21 June. As part of the understanding, SpeedMate will embed EV recharging ...

ABB E-mobility has opened its largest DC fast charger production plant to date in Valdarno, in the Tuscany region in Italy, the company said on 21 June 2022. Named the ABB E-mobility Centre of Excellence, the expanded facility has more than doubled its production capacity over the last two years. The expanded facility covers an area of 16,000 meter squares. The company has spent USD30 million in building the new manufacturing unit, which brings an additional production c...

Contemporary Amperex Energy Service Technology Ltd. (CAES), a wholly owned subsidiary of the world’s largest EV battery maker, Contemporary Amperex Technology Company Limited (CATL), has launched its EVOGO battery swap services in Hefei, the capital of east China's Anhui Province, the company announced on 18 June 2022. The company said that it has installed and started operations at three EV battery swap stations in Hefei so far, which becomes the second city after Xiamen where CATL has l...

Czechia-based carmaker ŠKODA Auto has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Prague authorities and the energy company PRE, to jointly set up EV charging infrastructure in the capital, ŠKODA announced on 21 June 2022. Under the joint commitment, the three parties aim to build 100 high-performance (or HPC) chargers by the end of 2025. “To this end, a working group was set up to find the ideal locations for the HPC chargers,” the company said in its official note. According to an esti...

Volkswagen Group and Siemens have made a joint equity investment of USD450 million to support the growth of Electrify America, one of the largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles in North America, VW said in a statement on 28 June 2022. Siemens, which has invested with a low triple-digit million USD through its financing arm Siemens Financial Services (SFS), becomes a minority shareholder in Electrify America and gets a seat on the company’s board, the company said. It ad...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, said via a press release dated 14 June that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SemaConnect, Inc., a provider of EV charging infrastructure solutions in North America, for USD200 million, subject to certain customary adjustments for working capital. The cash and common stock transaction will add nearly 13,000 EV chargers to Blink’s existing footprint, an additional ...

Schaeffler AG has developed an innovative 4in1 electric axle for EVs by integrating the thermal management system as well as the electric motor, power electronics, and transmission into the axle drive, the company said on 13 June 2022. According to Schaeffler, while up to three drive components were assembled in one unit as the electric axle drive until now, the newly developed 4in1 electric axle is more compact, lighter in weight and ensures greater comfort. The company said that integration...

Hella Gutmann, the aftermarket arm of German aftermarket electronics firm and spare parts distributor HELLA, is developing the high-voltage battery diagnosis 'Proʼ to enable the assessment of the State of Health (SoH) of a high-voltage battery power pack independent of manufacturer, which will aid objective vehicle evaluation, the company said in a release dated 14 June. The high-voltage battery is considered the heart and most expensive component of a battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Crucial...

FreeWire Technologies has launched its latest ultrafast and flexible DC fast charging offering, the Boost Charger 200, according to a press release published by the company on 10 May. The electric vehicle (EV) fast charger was unveiled at Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in California, US. FreeWire CEO and Founder Arcady Sosinov, said, “The global movement towards electrified transportation is accelerating. We must continue to make EV charging faster, more convenient, and more affor...

Germany-based ATU, a master vehicle workshop for all brands, and Allego, a Netherlands-based provider of EV charging solutions in Europe, have signed a contract to equip 400 additional ATU branch locations with e-charging stations, according to a press release by ATU dated 31 May. The gradual expansion of the charging network for the whole of Germany will begin this year, the release added. The contract provides for the construction of fast charging stations at a further 400 ATU branches with...

VDA or the German Association of the Automotive Industry, said that Germany still has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to expanding the publicly accessible charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), according to a press release dated 13 June. The VDA believes that the gap between the charging infrastructure and the number of e-cars has continued to grow and the same is reflected in the newly published update of its e-charging network ranking. According to the update, there a...

Global automotive supplier of electric mobility and powertrain components Vitesco Technologies has unveiled a number of innovative solutions on electrification and powertrain at the 35th International Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS), which is being organized in Oslo, Norway, between 11 June to 15 June 2022, the company said on 9 June 2022. Vitesco said that it has unveiled a drive solution optimized to deliver higher driving range in electric cars for the first time. The solution is called e...

Swedish battery management company CTEK has announced that it is working with Stockholm Parking to install more than 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the new 18,000-square-meter ’Norra Stationsparken’ parking garage in Hagastaden, on the outskirts of Stockholm, according to a press release dated 23 May. ​This new parking garage in Hagastaden, one of Stockholm's largest urban development areas, has three underground floors offering parking for residents and visitors, and ev...

Nexus Automotive International, a Geneva-based alliance of independent car parts distributors, recently hosted the first edition of its EV Experience Days through its NEXUS Nordic Baltic arm in Oslo, according to a press release dated 23 May. More than 30 participants representing 14 suppliers and distributors, attended and shared their thoughts, views and EV related experiences, the release added. The event, which was hosted by a Norwegian distributor NDS, which is also a member of Nexus Nor...

Canadian convenience store chain Alimentation Couche-Tard (CoucheTard) has announced roll out of its Circle K electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers in the US, according to a press release published by the company on 20 May. The company aims to equip 200 Circle K and Couche-Tard stores across North America over the next two years. Louise Warner, Couche-Tard's SVP of Global Fuels, said, “We are committed to playing a key role in meeting our customers’ evolving mobility needs as demand fo...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, said via a press release dated 31 May that EB Charging, its wholly owned company, has announced an agreement with Q-Park, a leading parking infrastructure owner and operator in Europe, to deploy nearly 600 charging points across 80 sites in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The agreement, totaling over GBP3 million (USD3.7 million), will initiate EB Charging’s rollout of over ...

ABB has announced via press release on 3 May that it has partnered with Eviny on first installations of ABB’s Terra 360 electrical charger at Oasen Shopping Center, Bergen, and in the Norwegian ski resort of Geilo.   Frank Muehlon, CEO of ABB E-mobility, said, “Having recently unveiled the Terra 360 to the world, these are truly landmark launches which we are delighted to partner with Eviny on. Norway is setting the global standard when it comes to the e-mobility transition, and...

Expanding its range of battery management technologies aimed at the emerging EV markets globally, MARELLI has developed a new state-of-the-art wireless distributed battery management system (wBMS), the company said on 23 May 2022. According to the company, the technology eliminates the wired physical connections that are typically needed in conventional battery management system (BMS) architectures, allowing for greater flexibility, increased efficiency, improved reliability and reduced ...

Continental has announced two new sensors for electrified vehicles, the Current Sensor Module (CSM) and the Battery Impact Detection (BID) system designed for electromobility to support road safety and electrification, according to an official press release on 24 May 2022. Both new systems emphasize battery protection and/or battery parameter preservation. Continental will begin producing the all-new high-voltage Current Sensor Module in 2022.  The company said that the compact modula...

MAHLE Aftermarket UK has restructured itself to better prepare for the shift to e-mobility, translating its OE expertise more robustly into the repair sector and supplying workshops and wholesalers with the right spare parts and service solutions, according to a press release on Auto Resource UK dated 10 May. According to the release, the company is helping independent workshops in the introduction of new concepts and services to motorists, providing the necessary equipment, the right sp...

Revising its 2030 target, Shell UK said on 11 May 2022 that the company plans to set up a network of 100,000 public EV charge points across the country by the end of the decade. About 11,000 EV charge points from the aforementioned number will be rapid chargers at locations including charging hubs, forecourts, supermarkets and other destinations, the company said. With its new, revised target of electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the UK, Shell aims to ensure that 90% of all UK driv...

Driivz EV charging has announced via press release on 10 May that it partnered with alternative electricity and natural gas provider nrg Supply and Trading S.A. (nrg) in Greece to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicle (EV) charging in the region.   Doron Frenkel, CEO of Driivz, said, “It is an honor to be chosen by nrg as they are becoming a leading player in e-Mobility. nrg, as a utility offering electricity to EV chargers from 100% renewable energy sources, shares our vision of...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced via a press release dated 26 April that its wholly owned European subsidiary, Blink Holdings BV, has acquired Electric Blue Ltd. (EB Charging), a provider of integrated EV charging and sustainable energy solutions based in the United Kingdom. According to the company, the acquisition marks its first entry into the UK and adds more than 1,150 chargers, installed or co...

Motorcar Parts of America, a manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts based in the United States, announced that its wholly owned subsidiary D&V Electronics has received an order for an automated inverter test system from Taiwan’s Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC) to support the development of electric vehicles and related technologies, a press release dated 9 May read. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. The company says the traction inverter is ...

GreenFlux has signed a roaming agreement with UK’s Osprey Charging Network, enabling access to rapid-charging network to nearly 90,000 electric vehicle (EV) drivers, according to a press release published by GreenFlux on 12 April. As part of the partnership, drivers served by each of GreenFlux’s EMSP customers can seamlessly access all 300 EV chargers, and Osprey’s future charge points which is expected to double this year. EV drivers can continue using their usual apps and charge cards...

Michigan-based global supplier of powertrain technologies BorgWarner has announced that it has received a USD4.09 million US Department of Energy (DOE) award to design and develop a cost-effective, advanced direct current fast charger (DCFC), according to a press release dated 14 April. The company said the project’s purpose is to develop the next generation DCFC system at a 20-30% cost reduction with increased power density, reduced energy losses, decreased package size and improved r...

Payment solutions provider Comdata, announced via a press release on 5 April the launch of a new solution in partnership with Motorq, a leading connected-car data and analytics company. According to the release, the solution would enable the capture of charge event data directly from electric vehicles (EV) and allow for fleet managers to accurately pay employees for EV charging costs—even when employees charge company vehicles at home. Widespread EV adoption for fleets continue to face impe...

WiTricity, a US-based wireless EV charging firm today announced that it has been awarded a USD50,000 grant by the state of Michigan and the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform to deploy an electric vehicle (EV) wireless charging station at the Detroit Smart Parking Lab (DSPL), according to a press release dated 17 March. The DSPL is operated by the American Center for Mobility (ACM) and is an open innovation platform and real-world testing site for parking-related mobility, logistics and EV charg...

Ireland’s Department of Transport has launched ‘Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Strategy 2022–2025’ wherein the country aims to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by setting up an EV charging ecosystem to support 194,000 electric cars and vans by 2025, according to a draft published by the Transport Department on 31 March. The charging infrastructure outline includes partnerships between the Department of Transport and a range of stakeholders, including indust...

Adani Total Gas has announced plans to set up 1,500 electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) across India, it said via a press release on 27 March. The company also has an expansion plan depending on the demand generation and momentum building of EV ecosystem in the country. It recently unveiled its first EVCS in Ahmedabad, in the western state of Gujarat. “The Commencement of EV business with setting up the first charging station in Ahmedabad is yet another milestone for Adani Total Gas t...

Perrone Robotics, a US-based provider of fully autonomous vehicle technology, announced via a press release dated 30 March that its collaboration partner Roush Industries, a provider of engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation sector, has completed the first phase of the integration of Perrone’s TONY autonomous vehicle retrofit kit. The new fully autonomous, zero-emissions, electric prototype will be the model for a large-volume production process th...

XL Fleet Corp., a leading provider of fleet electrification solutions, announced today that Tod Hynes has been appointed chair of its board of advisors, and has stepped down as president of XL Fleet and member of its board of directors via a press release dated 23 March. Tod Hynes appointed chair of XL Fleet’s board of advisors and he steps down as president and member of its board of directors to work with additional organizations reducing fossil fuel consumption and combating clima...

WiTricity, a US-based wireless EV charging firm today announced plans to offer an aftermarket wireless charging upgrade package for owners of select EV models, starting with a limited line-up for the United States customers in late 2022, followed by broader availability in 2023, according to a press release dated 23 February. The solution, WiTricity Halo Charging is said to offer a complete, end-to-end, and hassle-free charging experience: just park and charge, according to the release. The c...

J&N Electric, the electrical division of US aftermarket replacement parts maker Arrowhead Engineered Products, now offers high quality aftermarket replacement “start/stop” starter motors for newer vehicles, according to a press release dated 7 March. The “start-stop” technology exhibited in many automobile and light truck engines built since 2012 improves fuel economy by 3% to 5% and up to 7% for some hybrid vehicles, the company said. The advanced technology is also said to reduc...

Ford Motor Company has launched an all-new suite of commercial chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) with an aim to provide a smooth transition to its customers looking to purchase EVs, the company said on 8 March 2022. Under its Ford Pro service umbrella, the company said it plans to provide a one-stop shop for all EV charging–related services to its customers. The new launch of EV chargers includes six new home and depot chargers that make Ford Pro offer end-to-end portfolio of charging so...

German electrical systems and parts specialist for the independent aftermarket Herth+Buss has introduced aftermarket charging cables for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, according to a press release dated 22 February. Called the eBlow series, the charging cables come in two variants, Mode 3 and Mode 2. The former is for public or semi-public charging stations or wallboxes while the latter is for household sockets. With regards to Mode 3, the charging plugs and charging coupling corre...

Barcelona-based provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, Wallbox, and Polaris, a powersports company, have announced a new partnership in the US and Canada, according to a press release dated 22 February. Under the partnership, Polaris will sell the 40 Amp version of Wallbox's Pulsar Plus charger directly to its off-road EV customers, according to the release. The news follows Polaris’ recent launch of the all-electric 2023 RANGER XP Kinetic, which is expecte...

Ring Automotive, a UK-based supplier of vehicle lighting, auto electrics, workshop tools and auto accessories, has launched the SmartCharge Pro, a 30A battery charger suitable for intensive use across mixed vehicle fleets, according to a press release dated 30 January. The 2.6 kg, 12/24V-output compatible power supply is said to rapidly recharge with variable rates of 5, 10, 20, and 30 amps, allowing technicians to charge batteries quickly. Featuring a large LCD screen and diagnostic modes to...

Blink Charging Co, a US-based owner, operator, and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced that it is deploying EV chargers at General Motors (GM) dealerships in the United States and Canada, according to a press release dated 18 January. Working with leading facility solutions provider ABM, Blink is supplying its IQ 200 Level 2 chargers to participating GM dealerships, the release added. Blink has already started shipping chargers to selected GM dealershi...

Renault Group, Valeo and Valeo Siemens eAutomotive have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form a strategic partnership on jointly designing, developing and manufacturing new generation electric motors in France, Renault said in an official release on 10 February 2022. The vehicle manufacturer said that the said electric motors would be designed and developed with an intent of eliminating the use of rare earth materials. “The three partners will combine their know-how and recogni...

Swedish battery management company CTEK has extended the software integration options available with their electric vehicle (EV) chargers to include the flexible charge point management, payment and billing platform Fuuse, according to a press release dated 24 January. This latest integration will allow customers looking to generate revenue from their EV chargers by integrating the CTEK Chargestorm Connected 2 (CC2) EV charger with the payment management software Fuuse Billing. This is a simp...

Global automotive component supplier Continental AG has teamed up with startup Volterio to jointly design and develop a fully automatic electric vehicle (EV) charging robot, the company said on 26 January. Continental’s development and production service provider Continental Engineering Services (CES) has officially formed a partnership with Volterio wherein the startup develop the first near-production systems for the jointly designed EV charging robot by mid-2022, the company said on Wedn...

US carmaker General Motors has announced its strategy to offer EV technology beyond its portfolio and automotive applications with an aim to enable the company to expand its reach to a larger, more diverse group of customers, according to a press release dated 22 December. As part of its strategy, the company revealed an aftermarket package to convert older vehicles into EVs, the release added.   The carmaker’s Electric Connect and Cruise eCrate Package enables customers to work with q...

Swedish battery management company CTEK, has announced collaborative partnership to supply complete EV charging solutions in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany, according to a press release in December. The release read that this partnership between CTEK and Soolutions offers to the market a complete EV charging solution, and if required installation, from individual home use up to larger commercial and public EV infrastructure.  The CTEK range provides Soolutions cust...

Chinese EV maker NIO said on 10 December 2021 that the company has achieved its annual target of installing 700 EV battery swap stations ahead of schedule this year. It is to be noted that the company had raised its annual target to install 700 battery swap stations from 500 earlier this year. NIO said that its second-generation battery swap station allows the EV to automatically park into the station, with which users can experience a three-minute battery swap while staying inside the vehicl...

In an attempt to build a complete EV charging ecosystem, German carmaker Volkswagen said on 15 December 2021 that it is not only looking at mobile charging and residential charging but is also planning to install bidirectional charging capabilities in its electric cars. Notably, VW is looking at making EV charging and energy as one of its core business verticals in the future as EVs become mainstream through this decade. When it comes to mobile charging, VW said that its customers use We Char...

According to an official press release dated 9 December, the European Commission has approved a EUR3 billion (USD3.3 billion) Spanish scheme under EU State aid rules to support research, development, and innovation (RD&I), as well as environmental protection and energy efficiency measures of companies in the value chain for electric and connected vehicles. The measure will assist Spain in hastening the transition to more sustainable and connected mobility while not unduly distorting compe...

MARELLI announced its roadmap to become carbon neutral within its operations (Scope 1 and Scope 2) by 2030, it said in a press release on 30 November. The company will reflect its vision of a carbon neutral operations specialist through measures aimed at minimizing energy consumption and neutralizing emissions. Beda Bolzenius, president and CEO of MARELLI said, "This is a first step for MARELLI in outlining firm plans to reduce our overall carbon emissions. Our next step will be to define cle...

SKIDATA has partnered with Schneider Electric to provide an EV charging solution for parking managers and their customers, it said in a press release dated 1 December. Parking owners and operators will have access to a single-source integrated EV solution that will include EV charging equipment and infrastructure, and a payment platform. “The automobile’s electric future is just around the corner, and parking facilities will play the leading role in providing charging and in the long-term...

Tritium Holdings Pty Ltd., one of the leading providers of EV fast charging network, has partnered its US-based peer EVCS to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in California, Oregon, and Washington, the company said in a statement on 18 November. EVCS, one of the leading EV charging network operators, has entered into a contract to purchase over 400 Tritium fast chargers to add to its over 100 Tritium charger fleet, it said, adding that EVCS is in the process of expanding its net...

In an announcement on 15 November, the California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a three-year, USD1.4-billion plan aimed at helping California achieve the 2025 electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. According to the CEC announcement, the three-year plan closes the funding gap to speed up California’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure build-out in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered passenger v...

Electric light commercial vehicle manufacturer, Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. (ELMS) has announced a partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging network provider EVgo in the United States, the company said in a press release on 4 November. ELMS said that its partnership with EVgo combines best-in-class charging solutions with zero-emissions commercial EVs. Notably, EVgo is the first charging solutions company to partner with ELMS, which plans to build a charging ecosystem that suppor...

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) has extended the funding for private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings by a further EUR300 million (USD349 million), according to a Green Car Congress report filed on 25 October. “A total of 800 million euros in federal funds are now available for this,” it said, referring to the wall box EV chargers. The German government provides a grant of EUR900 (USD1,047) for the purchase ...

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) has extended the funding for private charging stations for electric cars in residential buildings by a further EUR300 million (USD349 million), according to a Green Car Congress report filed on 25 October. “A total of 800 million euros in federal funds are now available for this,” it said referring to the wall box EV chargers. The German government provides a grant of EUR900 (USD1,047) for the purchase and install...

Stuttgart-based automotive supplier MAHLE’s Powertrain arm has announced via a press release on 14 October that it is supporting Switzerland-based technology company Liebherr Machines Bulle in their research aimed at developing hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines (ICEs). Their work involves the use of MAHLE’s jet ignition system, a new combustion technology that replaces the standard spark plug in spark-ignition engines with a jet ignition pre-chamber assembly, without requiring a...