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August 8, 2023
WattEV awarded US$40.5m to build truck charging depots in Northern California and Oregon
WattEV has secured US$40.5m in grants to further expand its growing network of electric truck stops into Northern California and Oregon.
August 8, 2023
Helix Water District selects Black & Veatch for EV infrastructure in California
Black & Veatch has been selected by Helix Water District in San Diego County, California, to perform design and engineering services for the district’s EV charging infrastructure project.
August 1, 2023
Energy Superhub Oxford charges 32,000 vehicles, supporting the doubling of EV uptake in the region
On its first anniversary, Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO) has reduced carbon emissions and encouraged uptake of EVs in the UK region.
July 25, 2023
Partnership brings innovative EV charging solution to Irvine
Representatives from the city of Irvine, Noodoe, Casco EV360 and others met up to celebrate the installation of 166 EV chargers at Irvine's Great Park.
July 7, 2023
Getting the right people and permissions for an EV charging project
EV Charging stations require robust communication systems for network connection, payment systems, power management, and more to be reliable. 
July 7, 2023
Argonne scientists find toothpaste ingredient may make EVs go farther
An ingredient in many toothpastes is sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine. It is added to protect teeth against decay. 
July 7, 2023
Moto boss: More joined up thinking needed from government to meet EV charging power requirements
Motorway services operator Moto Hospitality is one of the UK's biggest deployers of EV charging infrastructure. Chief executive Ken McMeikan says that rapidly escalating EV numbers means a lot more energy will be needed, but more joined up thinking from government and utilities will be required to achieve this.
July 5, 2023
Planning for safety and sufficient power in carpark EV charging rollouts
Planning for the installation or upgrade of EV charging infrastructure is both complex and comprehensive regardless of location, and if the rollout is in a structured parking facility it adds yet another layer of detail and expertise required. 
July 3, 2023
How to access the US$7.5bn in funding for US EV charging rollouts
The US government is providing US$7.5bn in support for EV charging infrastructure rollouts through funding which sets out minimum standards for federally funded projects.
June 29, 2023
Charging 159 electric buses in Amsterdam the smart way
GVB, operator of Amsterdam’s local public transport, is relying on The Mobility House to meet its charging management needs.