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LF Energy is partnering with the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to build an open-source reference implementation for EV charging infrastructure.

It is not EVs, but e-bikes, e-mopeds and e-scooters that are the vehicles of the future – at least for those travelling in cities. That was the gist of the argument in a provocative Financial Times opinion piece published this month by Paris-based journalist Simon Kuper. But is he right, and what are the implications for the ongoing rollout of EVs and the required charging infrastructure?

An electric road expansion programme is planned for India.

The Halifax Regional Municipality in Canada has received funding of CA$980,000 to install 46 Level 2 and 10 Level 3 fast chargers at key locations across the region.

EVCS, one of the largest EV fast-charging network operators on the US West Coast, and Presto Charging have announced a strategic partnership.

Octopus Electroverse UK customers can now charge their EV at any public charge point powered by Clenergy EV software.

TeraWatt Infrastructure’s I-10 electric corridor project application, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), has been selected to receive US$63.8m in federal grant funding.

Leading UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has launched Smart Charge, a brand-new, dedicated EV charging business.

European fast charging company Fastned has released a significant update to its app.

The US Department of Energy has announced the selection of 16 projects totalling US$32.5m to expand EV deployment and support EV charging infrastructure.