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...

BorgWarner, Auburn Hills, Michigan, a global operation working on innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the vehicle market, announced an investment in San Luis Potosi that includes a new manufacturing plant focusing on power electronics components and electric motors. They chose San Luis Potosí as a strategic location to support responsible actions as a key player in the supply chain for the industry in Mexico and around the world. BorgWarner has been operating for more than eigh...

Blink Charging Co. a global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, announced today an agreement with AAA to become a preferred supplier. This strategic agreement enables Blink to offer leading EV charging products and services to affiliated AAA service providers, thereby expanding the range of EV charging solutions available to drivers and AAA members in need. Initially, this program will benefit 19 AAA clubs and affiliates at over...

Standards organization SAE International has announced that it will standardize the Tesla-developed North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector for electric vehicles, according to a press release dated June 27. The global engineering organization that engages nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers said that it will work to help with deployment of the NACS connector, an alternative to the longstanding SAE J1772 Combined Charging System (CCS) connector, after ...

Webasto Charging Systems, a subsidiary of Webasto Group, a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry, has announced its upcoming offering of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector option for its range of charging solutions, according to a press release dated June 22. Even before major automakers announced the switch to the NACS standard, Webasto Charging Systems said it had developed a fully functioning mobile cordset sample with the NACS connector, with an aim to en...

Blink Charging, a US-based provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, announced that it has incorporated both the North America Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) into its line of charging products, according to a press release dated 28 June. With plans for additional US manufacturing facilities underway, Blink says it is well positioned to produce universally accessible EV chargers under the Biden Administration’s Buy America program. To secure a...

Wallbox, a leading electric vehicle charging and energy-management solutions company, announced June 12 that it will incorporate the option of providing the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors into its DC fast charger (DCFC), Supernova. The Barcelona-headquartered company said that integration of NACS connectors in its EV charging products is part of its larger strategy of accelerating the adoption of electric mobility through seamless and convenient charging experiences. ...

Global energy products and services provider Bp announced that Bp Ventures has invested €7.5 million in Service4Charger GmbH, a Berlin-based provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, according to a press release dated June 28. Service4Charger's in-house trained and digitally equipped electrical engineers are focusing on the installation and maintenance of charging stations for electric cars throughout Germany — for charging in fleet depots, at public charging stations and...

Meko (previously Mekonomen Group), an automotive spare-parts distributor based in Sweden, announced that its Mobility Barometer 2023 survey has revealed that rising electricity prices have slowed down the desire for electric cars, according to a press release dated May 29. The second annual Mobility Barometer conducted by Meko surveyed around 4,000 people in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland on their habits and needs regarding mobility. The survey revealed Swedish car drivers were most affe...

Global automotive supplier Webasto announced that it exhibited new wallboxes for public spaces together with system solutions for the electrification of commercial vehicles at the Power2Drive trade show in Munich from June 14–16, according to a press release dated June 14. The showcase included a new variant of the Webasto Unite wallbox, which conforms to both the Measurement Instruments Directive (MID) and German calibration regulations. It features a 4G mobile connection, allowing an even...

FedEx Express Canada announced that it has introduced its first 50 units of Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles from BrightDrop, General Motors’ (GM’s) commercial-delivery arm, according to a press release dated June 14. The company said the introduction of BrightDrop’s electric vans into the FedEx fleet in Canada is an important step in the company’s goal to transform its entire parcel pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet to all-electric, zero-tailpipe emissions vehicles by...

ChargePoint, one of the largest electric vehicle charging-network operators in North America, announced June 12 that the company will soon be offering a North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector option across its entire product range, with cost-effective field upgrades available for chargers that are already in service. ChargePoint’s current product range includes DC chargers such as Express 250 and Express Plus, as well as AC chargers including CPF50, CP6000 and the ...

Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Corp. plans to launch an electric vehicle powered by an all-solid-state battery as early as 2027, according to a news report published by Nikkei Asia on June 13. It said that the company revealed the plans in a recent briefing at its research and development facility located in Shizuoka prefecture in Japan. The solid-state battery technology is expected to be commercialized in 2027–28. Citing company Chief Technical Officer Hiroki Nakajima, the report ...

BorgWarner has unveiled its new logo as a part of its eMobility transformation through the execution of its Charging Forward strategy, according to a press release dated June 6. The company said this is the first time its logo has changed in over three decades. Along with the new logo reveal, BorgWarner announced its plans to grow its eProduct (electric vehicle and hybrid) revenue to $5.6 billion in 2025 and to greater than $10 billion in 2027. This 2023, the company expects eP...

Autel Energy has announced an official partnership with Orange Charging, a Dutch-based electric vehicle charging-solutions provider, with the tie-up enabling both parties to serve a larger number of companies to meet EV charging demand in the Netherlands and Belgium, according to a press release dated June 13. Commenting on the move, Ting Cai, CEO of Autel Europe, said, "Together with Orange Charging, we can serve the Benelux market perfectly. In both the Netherlands and Belgium, th...

Blink Charging, a US-based provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, announced its new 240-kW DC Fast Charger, according to a press release dated June 12. The Blink 240-kW DCFC is currently in the final stages of completion and is designed for speed and flexibility, according to the company. It will provide both North American Charging Standard (NACS) and Combined Charging System (CCS) connectors. “As development is well underway, we are excited to be bringing this ...

US-based paints, coatings and specialty-materials manufacturer PPG announced that it has inaugurated a battery-pack application center (BPAC) in Tianjin, China, according to a press release dated June 1. The $30 million facility features a full range of capabilities to test the application of PPG coatings technologies, materials and systems for electric vehicle battery packs, allowing customers to accelerate the development of new EV technologies, the release added. The BPAC will include...

Global automotive supplier Webasto announced that it showcased its extensive range of electromobility products at the recently concluded Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany, according to a press release dated May 22. Its showcase included various traction batteries for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, and its proprietary battery management system (BMS). The company exhibited its first battery for fully electric passenger cars manufactured at the new battery plant in Dangjin,...

Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), the country’s second-largest carmaker, has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Shell India Markets Pvt. Ltd. (Shell India) to install 60 kW DC fast chargers across 36 of its electric car dealerships in India, the company announced May 17. The MOA was signed between HMIL and Shell India in the presence of Jae Wan Ryu, executive director of HMIL, and Sanjay Varkey, director of Shell India, at HMIL's headquarters in Gurugram, Ha...

Blink Charging Co., a US-based owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has announced the commissioning of its new integrated battery storage and DC fast charger (DCFC) unit that will integrate with four Blink EV chargers at the Southport Plaza in Philadelphia, according to a press release dated May 16. The company said this marked the first battery-storage-energized DCFC chargers to go online in the state. The n...

Eyeing a huge growth potential, LG Electronics is expanding its electric vehicle charger solutions business to strengthen its position in the fast-growing EV charger segment, the company said May 25. In an event, LG celebrated the commencement of EV charger products manufactured by HiEV Charger (formerly known as AppleMango). HiEV Charger, an EV charging solution company, was acquired by LG, GS Energy and GS Neotek in 2022. HiEV Charger unveiled its product which features four differe...

Ford Motor Co. announced that it has joined the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to launch the National Charging Experience Consortium, a new effort to rapidly develop solutions to improve electric vehicle charging across the US, according to a press release dated May 18. Ford will join a cross-industry group of automakers, charging providers, utilities and the US Department of Energy national laboratories to drive innovation and universal enhancements around current and...

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) owner Tata Motors is expected to pick Britain as the preferred site for a multibillion pound electric-car battery plant to supply its JLR requirements, according to a report by the BBC dated May 24. The report quoted sources saying that although the deal has yet to be signed, engagement has moved from negotiations to drafting and choreography of how the agreement will be presented, and the move would lead to up to 9,000 jobs being created. Significance: The UK gover...

US-based electric vehicle charging operator and software company AmpUp has announced its participation in the ChargeX Consortium, an initiative led by the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation aimed at shaping the US EV charging landscape, according to a press release dated May 18. The company said its involvement in the ChargeX Consortium signifies its commitment to advancing the charging experience for EV users across the nation. The ChargeX Consortium, led by Argonne National L...

NHOA Group-backed electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company Atlante has forged an exclusive partnership with real estate company Groupe Duval to install about 188 fast and ultrafast charging points across France, according to a joint announcement made by both the companies on April 5. Notably, NHOA Group is engaged in energy storage, electric mobility and EV fast charging infrastructure businesses. Atlante is known for developing fast and ultrafast charging networks in southe...

Panasonic Holdings Corp. and Japanese trading company Marubeni Corp. have announced an agreement to establish a joint venture for the purpose of providing fleet management services for commercial electric vehicles, according to a press release dated May 19. The companies believe while the adoption of EVs is gaining traction globally, there are limited numbers of use cases involving large EV fleets in Japan. “Establishing economic rationality and operations unique to EVs is a prerequisi...

As part of its revised strategy on electric vehicle (EV) chargers, BP Pulse will only sell home chargers to fleet customers and will stop selling home-charge units directly to consumers from May 10, 2023, in the UK, the company announced May 10. “As part of an adjustment in its ambitious EV infrastructure plans, [BP Pulse] has confirmed that from 10 May 2023 it will only sell home chargers to fleet customers and stop selling [home-charge] units directly to consumers,” the compan...

The cooperation between The Mobility House GmbH (The Mobility House) and Reev combines the development of intelligent charging infrastructure as well as charging and energy management with integrated billing. Reev is expanding its portfolio and is now also offering its customers the charging and energy management system ChargePilot from The Mobility House, while The Mobility House is integrating Reev's billing solution, according to a press release May 11. The software company Reev,...

Blink Charging Co. (Blink) announced May 9 that its first quarter 2023 total revenues increased 121% to $21.7 million compared to $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2022. Blink achieved an increase of 216% in service revenues to $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2022. It reported 911% increase in network fees to $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2022. Additionally, it ...

RAC Motoring Services (RAC) has named clean-energy company Egg, a Liberty Global PLC company, as its newest electric vehicle (EV) charging partner, meaning it will now promote Egg’s home EV chargers to drivers as well as provide exclusive offers to RAC members, the company announced May 10. Egg’s 7 kW fast home EV chargers, available in both tethered and untethered versions, are now listed alongside options from the RAC’s existing charger partner and are available to purchase ...

Shell Deutschland GmbH (Shell Germany) and the Volkswagen Group (Volkswagen) are putting the first innovative Flexpole charging station into operation in Göttingen, Germany. Further stations in Germany and Europe have been planned. The charging station from Volkswagen's Elli brand has a unique battery-storage system that enables connection to a low-voltage grid and, depending on the vehicle type, charges a range of up to 160 km within 10 minutes, as per Volkswagen's press release May ...

Ingeteam SA (Ingeteam), a leading global energy company, announced May 8 that the company plans to expand the production capacity of DC fast chargers and Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, which range from 7.5 kW up to 420 kW of power, at its plant in Milwaukee. The company’s move to expand production of EV chargers for the US market is aligned with the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious goals of building a national network of 500,000 EV chargers across the country. ...

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (Driven Brands), an automotive services company in North America, announced that Gary W. Ferrera has been appointed executive vice president and CFO, effective May 10, 2023, in a press release dated May 8. Ferrera will report to President and CEO Jonathan Fitzpatrick and succeeds Tiffany Mason. "Gary is a proven leader who brings deep experience leading financial teams, a strong track record in successfully driving growth strategies and M&A exper...

LIQUI MOLY GmbH (LIQUI MOLY), a German company primarily known for its motor oils and additives, is expanding its range for all-electric vehicles (EVs) with Battery Coolant EV 200, the company announced in a press release May 4. Special drives require special solutions. This is definitely the case with all-EVs. LIQUI MOLY expanded its range early on to include products for purely EVs. A new development in this series is the Battery Coolant EV 200 launched by the German automotive chemica...

After setting up its exclusive electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in Nuremberg and Zurich in Germany, Audi is now opening its third charging hub, which will be located in Berlin, the company announced on April 6. The premium car brand owned by Volkswagen has joined up with a local partner company in Berlin, using the existing power supply to set up its third EV charging hub. Audi said Frischeparadies is acting as a cooperation partner. Audi's new charging hub in Berlin has four reservable ...

Global automotive supplier Webasto has announced that readers of the German magazines Auto Bild, auto motor and sport und Auto Zeitung voted Webasto’s wallboxes and parking heaters from Webasto as the best in five categories, according to a press release dated 19 April. According to the release, in the parking heaters category, Webasto came up top in all three surveys and its charging stations occupied the first and second place. For the first time, auto motor und sport also asked readers t...

German supplier of automotive components, tires and aftermarket replacement parts, Continental, announced that it has expanded the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at its three company-owned test sites in Arvidsjaur (Sweden), Jeversen (Germany) and Uvalde (US), according to a press release dated April 20. The company believes more tire tests for EVs require more charging stations and thanks to increased charging capacities, its global test sites are ready for e-mobility...

French fleet management and car leasing company ALD Automotive and the leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network provider ChargePoint Holdings have signed an international agreement to establish a focused EV charging business in Europe for corporate fleets, according to a joint announcement from both the companies on April 4. “The joint initiative aims to create a unique electric Mobility Service Provider (eMSP) to accelerate corporate fleet electrification,” the companies said in a ...

EV charging network provider Gridserve has expanded its charging infrastructure footprint by setting up two new "Electric Super Hubs' at Moto Washington North and South on the A1(M) motorway in the UK, the company said on April 6. Set up in partnership with Moto, the Gridserve electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs are already operational to provide easy and convenient charging experience to EV drivers on the UK’s busiest motorways, the company added. Each of the "Electric Super Hubs...

Negotiators representing the European Parliament and European Council have reached an agreement on a new plan to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the EU, according to an official press release from the European Parliament dated March 28. During the negotiations, members of the European Parliament (MEPs) managed to secure that electric charging pools for cars with at least a 400-kW output will have to be deployed at least every 60 km along ...

Autel, a supplier of diagnostic tools, equipment and accessories for the automotive aftermarket, has announced the opening of its new training center in Munich, according to a press release dated March 24. Equipped with a full range of Autel MaxiChargers including both AC and DC chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), the center is designed to help technicians gain a better understanding of Autel's products through practical exercises. The new training center features a showroom and a prac...

German automotive supplier ZF Friedrichshafen has announced a strategic investment in mobile fueling and digital marketing platform CarPay-Diem to develop further services for fleet customers, according to a press release dated March 28. CarPay-Diem, developed by Luxembourg-based company Kwalyo, has successfully processed over 3 million mobile fueling transactions since its launch in 2019. The company's blend of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) businesses supported&nb...

Beijing-based electric vehicle (EV)-maker Li Auto plans to set up a network of 300 ultrafast charging stations across China in 2023, according to a news report published by Pandaily on March 10. The company has already deployed about 10 such fast-charging stations on high-speed roadways, the report added. It is expected that by establishing a fast-charging network, Li Auto is preparing to launch a new electric multipurpose vehicle (MPV) later this 2023. The electric MPV will come eq...

RAC, a UK-based breakdown service provider for private and business drivers, revealed that the government has announced a series of new measures that will support the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of the wider plans to transition toward a net-zero future, according to a press release dated March 31.  With the goal of decarbonizing the transport sector, a new £381 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund has been introduced, alongside an additional £15 millio...

Webasto Charging Systems, a subsidiary of Webasto Group, announced the launch of two new wallboxes to its electric vehicle (EV) charging product family at the EV Charging Infrastructure USA Conference in Anaheim, Calif., and at the EV Charging Summit and Expo in Las Vegas, according to a press release dated March 30. The new products are the TurboConnect charger, which features integration into the Webasto ChargeConnect Cloud, and the next generation TurboDX 2.0 Plug-In charger. The...

Swedish battery management company CTEK announced that it has strengthened its collaboration with Swedish independent charging operator Eways, to support the independent charging operator's recently announced four-year contract to deliver charging stations to 10,000 parking spaces for Stockholm Parkering, according to a press release dated March 30. CTEK’s deal with Eways will support city-owned parking company Stockholm Parkering’s rapid expansion plan to meet growing demand fo...

German supplier of automotive components, tires and aftermarket replacement parts, Continental, has announced that all new passenger tire lines from the Continental brand that are launched on the market in Europe now bear a new marking on their sidewall: the electric vehicle (EV)-Compatible logo, according to a press release dated March 21. Every single tire in Continental’s current product range already meets the exacting requirements of electric cars and they reduce the fuel consum...

Blink Charging announced the availability of its redesigned Blink mobile charger in a press release dated 15 March. The freestanding charger is built to provide emergency charging for stranded electric vehicles (EVs). The mobile charger is rated at 32A, and charges an EV with up to 0.5–1 mile of range per minute. “We are excited to introduce our all-new, innovative portable EV charger that is available now. This product creates confidence for EV drivers and fleet operators ...

Blink Charging secured an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to sell up to 41,500 electric vehicle (EV) charging units to support EV charging infrastructure for the USPS as part of its vehicle-electrification strategy, it said in a press release dated 16 March. Blink will provide its Series 7 dual-port charger that features up to 80A of power at each port. These fast Level-2 AC chargers allow two vehicles to charge simultane...

Autel, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and diagnostic tools, equipment, and accessories in the automotive aftermarket, announced that it is stepping up its expansion into the Asian and Australian markets, with a full range of new EV-charging solutions for both residential and commercial use, according to a press release dated 13 March. The move is part of Autel's strategy to expand its presence in different regions. To expand its Asia Pacific presence, Autel has partner...

Webasto Charging Systems, a subsidiary of Webasto Group, announced a new add-on for its Webasto ChargeConnect software that allows easy integration of the charging-data backend into cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, according to a press release dated 8 March. This allows fleet operators to quickly and easily set up employee-user groups, and automatically show charging sessions in company parking lots on employees’ payroll accounts, the release added. The Webasto ChargeConnec...

Mainland-Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup NIO is planning to set up 1,000 more battery swapping stations in mainland China in 2023, CnEVPost reported on 21 February. Nearly 600 of these battery swapping stations will be located within the urban areas, and the remaining 400 stations will be located in highway service areas or near highway entrances and exits. "We have set a new goal of adding 1,000 battery swap stations in 2023, for a cumulative total of more than 2,300 stations by the en...

Chargeup, an India-based battery swapping stations provider, has announced that it has appointed former Meta executive and ex-CTO of Vodafone, Satish Mittal, as its Chief Digital Officer, according to a press release dated 28 February. In his new role, Satish will be responsible for furthering the technology, digital, and partnerships initiatives for the brand. Satish has joined Chargeup at a time when the company is on an aggressive growth trajectory. The company recently raised Pre-Series A...

Mainland China has witnessed a rapid growth in the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging network in 2022, China Daily reported last week. According to the National Energy Administration (NEA), EV charging infrastructure recorded nearly 100% year-over-year (y/y) growth in 2022 bringing the total number to 5.2 million units. About 650,000 new public EV charging stations were installed in mainland China in 2022, bringing the cumulative total to 1.8 million. During the year, there were 1.9 ...

Power management firm Eaton has announced that it is a core member of the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a global industry association driving global standards for electric vehicle (EV) charging, according to a press release dated 14 February. Eaton said it is committed to interoperability and uniform universal standards to accelerate a secure, low-carbon future. By 2028, Eaton expects 40% of vehicle sales will be for EVs, and that there will be 9.17 million public EV charging i...

The US government announced the next steps to bolster its electric vehicle (EV) charging industry and infrastructure, a government statement on 15 February read. The next steps include publishing minimum standards for federally funded EV infrastructure, finalizing the Build America, Buy America initiatives for EV charging equipment, and announcing that cities, towns, Tribes, and states will soon be able to apply for the first round of USD2.5 billion in competitive grants to build EV charging sta...

Bharat Petroleum, India’s second largest oil marketing company, (BPCL), has announced the launch of an electric vehicle (EV) fast charging corridor on the Delhi–Jalandhar National Highway with fast charging stations at 12 BPCL retail outlets strategically located along the highway (part of NH-44), according to a press release dated 13 February. The 750-km long segment of NH-44 is BPCL’s fourth such EV fast charging corridor in the country, with fast charging stations at roughly every 10...

Autel, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions and diagnostic equipment and tools, announced that it has installed its first DC Compact charger in France as part of the company's European market strategy, according to a press release dated 10 February. The company launched the MaxiCharger DC Compact at a riding club in the outskirts of Nice, France, marking the debut of the MaxiCharger DC Compact in Europe, the release added. The company said EV owners will see more D...

The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman has announced during her presentation of the Union Budget 2023 that the subsidies on electric vehicle (EV) batteries will be extended for an additional year, making EVs cheaper in India, according to a report published by The Times of India on 1 February 2023. EV battery subsidies extension for another year is anticipated to accelerate the adoption of EVs in the country. The government introduced the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program f...

The UK electric vehicle (EV) battery-maker startup Britishvolt’s administrator EY, the accountancy firm, has announced that a preferred bidder has been selected to acquire Britishvolt, according to a BBC News report dated 6 February. In January, Britishvolt had filed for administration after being unable to reach an agreement to bring in a new investor to secure its future. Australian firm Recharge Industries, which is owned by New York (US)-based Scale Facilitation Partners, has entered in...

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...