Government initiatives, innovations, and legislation

Canada has launched a new request for proposals (RFP) under the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP).

The Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Project will open its EV Jump Start funding lane on July 16, 2024, for fleets interested in deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure for Class 2b-8 vehicles or off-road equipment.

Paired Power has partnered with the city of Campbell to deliver sustainable, smart energy for Campbell’s first electric vehicle in its public works service centre.

Ford Pro, Ford’s commercial division, has introduced the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle to assist Massachusetts businesses with adding electric vehicles to their fleet operations.

The founding members of the new Japanese EV Wireless Power Transfer Council have joined forces to announce formation of the Council to the Japanese and international media.

Rapid EV charging network InstaVolt has broken ground north of Winchester on what it says is the UK’s largest rapid-only EV charging Super Hub.

The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory is leading a task force to address a priority for electric vehicle (EV) drivers: making sure the charging technology works.

Voltpost has been awarded US$100,000 from the Michigan Mobility Funding Platform (MMFP), administered by the State of Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification (OFME).

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is making an equity investment of €15m in Eldrive, a regional charging point operator in Bulgaria, Lithuania and Romania.