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...

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...