Tag: infrastructure
Midlands councils receive funding to unlock sustainable industries with EV investments
Five Midlands councils secured funding to create decarbonisation plans, emphasising EV adoption and sustainable energy solutions.Boston, Redditch, and Staffordshire will implement EV charging, fleet electrification, clean fuels, and freight-to-rail transitions.These initiatives aim to reduce...
JET Charge secures major investment to support Australasia’s booming EV market
JET Charge raised significant funding, led by Mirova Energy Transition Fund 6, to expand EV infrastructure across Australasia.The funding will enhance JET Charge’s "Charging as a Service" model and support advanced technologies like CORE...
DPD boosts its electric future with upgraded bp pulse infrastructure
DPD partners with bp pulse to expand EV charging infrastructure, supporting its growing fleet of nearly 4,000 vehicles.bp pulse will upgrade and install new rapid chargers, with 14 sites live and 16 more planned.The...
Government support powers up Michigan: First NEVI-funded EV charging station opens in Lansing
Michigan opens its first NEVI-funded EV charging station opened in Lansing, featuring six Rivian DC fast chargers, including one for larger vehicles.The NEVI program supports a nationwide EV charging network, making electric vehicle ownership...
DLL and Kempower offer financing solutions for charging installation around the globe
DLL and Kempower are providing financing solutions to make EV fast-charging more affordable and accessible in key global markets.Flexible financing options include financial leasing, operational leasing, and installment plans to reduce upfront costs and...
EVgo expands EV charging network at Meijer stores in the Midwest
EVgo and Meijer are adding up to 480 fast-charging stalls across six Midwest states to support EV adoption.Meijer has reduced carbon emissions by 50% while EVgo expands with a $1.05 billion loan guarantee.The partnership...
Michigan embraces the future as AT&T and Voltpost turn lampposts into charge points
AT&T and Voltpost are working together to improve electric vehicle charging access across Michigan with IoT connectivity.Voltpost retrofits existing lampposts into modular EV chargers, making the deployment process faster and more cost-effective.The partnership supports...
Believ brings EV charging to the heart of UK communities with new Church of England partnership
Believ partners with the Church of England to install EV chargers at 18,000 community-focused church properties.Believ provides full funding for installation, operation, and maintenance, costing nothing for churches or local authorities.Supports the Church’s net...
Is EV charging infrastructure too expensive for businesses?
Upfront costs and complex infrastructure maintenance pose significant barriers for fleet operators transitioning to EVs.Financial aid and strategic planning are crucial for overcoming costs and achieving successful fleet electrification.Naomi Nye, EV expert at Drax...
EVC and Octopus Electroverse partner to enhance the UK’s EV charging rollout
EVC teams up with Octopus Electroverse to add thousands of new EV charging points across the UK.Electroverse app and website allow users to find, start, stop, and pay for charging sessions easily.£165 million investment...
US government invests $150 million to upgrade 4,500 EV charge points
The US government is investing $150 million to repair and upgrade 4,500 existing EV charging points nationwide, beginning with a station in Washington, DC.The upgrades will increase charging speeds from 50 kW to 150...
Sweden is set to introduce new EV charging regulations for properties and businesses
From the 1st of January 2025, Swedish properties and businesses with over 20 parking spaces must install at least one EV charging point.The Klimatklivet program offers up to 50% coverage for charging infrastructure costs....
Toddington Harper launches GRIDSERVE GLOBAL, expanding charging solutions into new territories
GRIDSERVE is launching GRIDSERVE GLOBAL for international markets, led by Toddington Harper, with Heston Harper for APAC.The original GRIDSERVE will focus on expanding its UK Electric Highway network, with Roy Williamson as interim CEO.GRIDSERVE...
bp pulse launches new EV charging hub near Stansted Airport, UK
bp pulse's new hub at bp Stansted SF Connect features three 300kW ultra-fast chargers and six bays.Located just five minutes from Stansted Airport, the hub offers amenities like coffee and food options.This site is...
Powerdot accelerates its ultra-rapid charging expansion plans with €165 million in green financing
Powerdot secures €165 million in green financing from major banks and fundsThe financing will expand Powerdot’s ultra-fast EV charging network to over 3,100 locations by 2026.Investment highlights confidence in Powerdot’s vision, increasing total funding...
An electrifying day at the races: EVC is installing EV charging at The Jockey Club’s UK racecourses
EVC partners with The Jockey Club to install over 100 fast and rapid EV charge points at 14 racecourses.Sandown Park gets 42 bays, with all installations funded by EVC, tripling available EV parking for...
E.ON and MAN partner to build Europe’s largest electric truck charging network
E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus will create Europe's largest electric truck charging network with 400 points across 170 locations.Each site will feature 400-kilowatt chargers, recharging trucks for a 300 km range in approximately...
Urban Fox is expanding its EV charging infrastructure with new Balfour Beatty contract
Urban Fox will supply EV charging solutions across Balfour Beatty's estates, upgrading 106 chargers and installing new ones where needed.The partnership aims to enhance reliability, convenience, and sustainability, with a focus on cost efficiency...
Be.EV unveils new ultra-rapid Charging Hub in Chesterfield, UK, with a huge half-price event
Chesterfield's new ultra-rapid EV Charging Hub offers the fastest chargers in town, providing 165 miles of range in 20 minutes.Be.EV's launch event on 12th July includes half-price charging, free food and drinks, and MINI...
EnBW has installed 5,000 public fast-charging points across Germany
EnBW has installed 5,000 public fast-charging points in Germany, the first company in the country to do so.They plan to add 1,000 more fast-charging points by year-end and aim for 6,000 by mid-year.EnBW's 100%...
The UK has installed over 11,000 public EV charge points in 2024 so far, Zapmap reports
The UK added over 11,000 public EV chargers in early 2024, marking a 46% year-on-year increase.Monthly charger installations rose to 1,865 in 2024, up 34% from 2023, boosting rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.High-powered and residential...
InstaVolt leases its 2,000th EV charger in the UK, and that’s just the beginning…
InstaVolt has leased its 2,000th rapid and ultra-rapid EV charger in the UK, the first operator to achieve this.The company plans to install 11,000 chargers in the UK and Ireland, and many more oversees,...
ABB E-mobility unveils the A400 All-in-One EV charger, designed for simplicity and reliability
ABB E-mobility unveils the A400 All-in-One charger with high power density and compact design for EVs.Includes a user-friendly 32-inch interface targeting a 98% charging success rate.Features advanced asset management, silicon carbide-based power modules, and...
Believ plans to accelerate EV charging rollout by moving into the real estate sector with new appointment
Believ appoints Craig Butler as Property and Acquisitions Director to lead EV charging rollout in the UK.The initiative focuses on urban centres and transport corridors, securing land, and providing end-to-end solutions.Supported by Liberty Global,...