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Joint Office issues new public EV charging infrastructure playbook
January 20, 2025
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has published a new Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Playbook.
Colorado awards US$17.3m to expand EV fast charging network
January 16, 2025
Governor Jared Polis, the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) have announced US$17.3m in grant awards through the Direct-Current Fast-Charging (DCFC) Plazas program.
Subaru helps island of St Helena trial world’s most remote public EV charge point
January 16, 2025
The isolated British Overseas Territory of St Helena, 1,200 miles off the south-west coast of Africa, is the location for a trial of the most remote public EV charging point.
Outgoing Biden-Harris Administration unveils US$635m to continue expansion of US EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure
January 14, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has announced US$635m in grants to continue building out EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s zero-emission refueling infrastructure programs.
Energy Northwest and EVCS boost rural EV charging in Washington and Oregon
January 14, 2025
US state public power utility Energy Northwest is under contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and has partnered with EV fast-charging network operator EVCS to install 40 DC fast chargers across 12 locations along Highway 101 in western Washington and coastal Oregon.
UK government releases guidance for cross-pavement EV charging
January 14, 2025
The UK government has published its guidance on cross-pavement solutions for charging electric vehicles.
San Francisco moves to next phase of curbside EV charging program
January 13, 2025
San Francisco has announced the next phase of the US city’s Curbside EV Charging Pilot Program to expand access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
EV charger market: Massive growth from US$7.2bn in 2022 to US$91.2bn by 2032
January 13, 2025
The global EV charger market size was valued at US$7.2bn in 2022 and is projected to reach US$91.2bn by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 29.3% from 2023 to 2032, according to a new report from Allied Market Research.
UK government invites industry input to shape the transition to ZEVs
January 10, 2025
The UK automotive and charging industries have been invited to shape the UK’s transition to zero emission vehicles, as the UK government works with the sector to harness the huge opportunities for economic growth and improve living standards for working people.
DoT awards over US$122m for six California EV charging and fueling infrastructure projects
January 8, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding US$122.9m for six California projects to build zero-emission vehicle charging and fueling infrastructure.