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February 16, 2024
EV chargepoint installations experiencing "significant delays" in UK
A House of Lords committee report published this month says urgent change is needed if the UK is to meet its legally binding net zero emissions targets. Baroness Parminter, chair of the inquiry committee, tells EV Charging & Infrastructure that a number EV chargepoints installations in the UK are experiencing significant delays, and the government needs to review potential planning regulations to support grid connection processes.
February 15, 2024
Glasgow finalises its mobility-shift strategy
With the Scottish city’s Spatial Delivery Framework now complete, it can take decisions to influence travel behaviour and encourage a shift toward more sustainable transport that includes electric vehicle use.
February 13, 2024
Fastned wins 34 sites in Deutschlandnetz highway tender
Fastned has won one lot in the so-called “Deutschlandnetz” tender giving the company the opportunity to build fast charging stations at 34 highway service areas in Germany.
February 13, 2024
EVCS and Energy Northwest to receive US$14.6m in grants
EVCS and Energy Northwest will receive US$14.6m from the US Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fuelling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program.
February 8, 2024
Rollout of EV charge points in the UK to be accelerated
New measures to support the UK’s EV drivers have been announced by the government.
February 8, 2024
Tritium customers win largest share of round 1 Tennessee NEVI program
Tritium DCFC was the top-awarded fast charger manufacturer for the first round of the State of Tennessee’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.
February 7, 2024
NATSO not happy with Minnesota and Iowa NEVI program RFP
NATSO has called on Minnesota and the Iowa Departments of Transportation to revise their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program rules.
February 6, 2024
National Car Charging awarded contract with the State of California
National Car Charging (NCC) has been exclusively awarded a multi-year charging station procurement contract for non-networked DC fast charging infrastructure with the State of California.
February 5, 2024
EVgo announces awardees of Second Annual National EV Charging Recognition Program
EVgo has announced the awardees of its second annual National EV Charging Recognition Program, presented by Connect the Watts.
January 29, 2024
Over US$46m to enhance EV charging reliability and workforce development announced
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced US$46.5m for 30 projects in 16 states and Washington, DC to boost EV charging performance, resiliency, and reliability.