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January 27, 2023
Logistics UK responds to government’s EV smart charging action plan
The UK government’s EV Charging Plan, reported here last week, should be able to accommodate the needs of commercial vans, to ensure it is fit for purpose, according to logistics industry association Logistics UK.
January 27, 2023
Amperage Capital aims to solve EV charging needs of apartment communities
The Amperage Group has launched Amperage Capital to enable EV charging in apartment communities. 
January 26, 2023
Moto boss warns that UK EV charging network will need 12 times more energy by 2030
The CEO of the UK’s largest motorway service provider Moto says that the country's EV charging network will need twelve times more energy than is currently used to provide the charging power required in 2030.
January 26, 2023
Indian state to build US$2.5bn battery swapping infrastructure
The Indian State of Maharashtra has announced a strategic energy partnership with Gogoro and Belrise Industries to establish what it says is an "unprecedented" battery-swapping infrastructure. 
January 26, 2023
Europe EV chargepoint operators call for standardisation of grid connection process
European CPO (charge point operator) association ChargeUp Europe has issued an open letter calling for the standardisation of the process of getting a grid connection in the region. 
January 25, 2023
'Hertz Electrifies' launches in Denver
Hertz has announced a new public-private partnership initiative, Hertz Electrifies, aimed at accelerating the transition to EVs, while creating economic opportunity and environmental benefits for communities. 
January 20, 2023
FortisAlberta launches EV smart charging pilot
FortisAlberta is inviting EV owners across Alberta, Canada, to participate in its electric vehicle smart charging pilot. 
January 20, 2023
UK government announces EV Smart Charging Action Plan
The Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan published by the UK government and Ofgem, sets out steps being taken to seize on the significant potential of smart charging and make it the preferred method of long duration charging by 2025.
January 20, 2023
Are EVs actually cheaper to run? 

Paul Maric and Alborz Fallah of Car Expert wanted to put this theory to the test over an extended road trip in Australia. They drove between Adelaide and Sydney, which is around 1,400km in a diesel Audi Q5 and a full electric Kia EV6 to see how inconvenient a regional road trip would be in an EV and also how much cheaper the road trip would be. The results were surprising!

January 20, 2023
Volta to be acquired by Shell USA
Volta has announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which Shell USA will acquire Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$169m.