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October 21, 2024
Kempower supports EU-wide electrification with AFIR-compliant DC fast-charging solutions
Kempower is playing a key role in expanding Europe’s EV charging infrastructure to meet the requirements of the European Union’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR).
October 18, 2024
Getting finance for the transition to electrification and zero-emission mobility
The ongoing shift to zero-emission mobility and EVs is disrupting the entire transportation industry, a dynamic that creates both opportunities and challenges for companies across the ecosystem. Consulting firm McKinsey spoke with two experts to find out how this mobility transition represents a new kind of asset class and the steps stakeholders can take to derisk investment opportunities.
October 18, 2024
ARENA funds fleet electrification for local council alliance in Melbourne
Local councils in Melbourne’s west are set to receive AU$2.2m in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to assist in the transition to electric vehicles.
October 18, 2024
Work starts on the West of England’s £59m bus electrification project
First West of England has started work on two multi-million-pound projects to electrify its bus depots in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.
October 18, 2024
Mott MacDonald secures new EV charging framework with Welsh Government
Engineering and management consultancy Mott MacDonald has been appointed to the Welsh Government’s new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) four-year framework that will support its ambition to ensure all EV users can access charge points easily.
October 14, 2024
EVgo secures DOE loan to expand charging network
EVgo has received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to US$1.05bn from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the expansion of its public fast-charging network.
October 7, 2024
Troutman Pepper report highlights legal challenges in US EV charging infrastructure
Troutman Pepper, a leading US law firm, has released a comprehensive report titled Charging Ahead: Legal, Regulatory, and Operational Considerations for EV Infrastructure Development.
October 4, 2024
ChargePoint receives NEVI award funding to proliferate EV charging on California highways
ChargePoint has received awards, through its partners, of more than US$19m to deploy 248 DC fast charging ports at 45 sites along California highways.
October 3, 2024
UK motorists get green light to charge ahead with lamp posts
An EV charging revolution could be underway after UK Power Networks revised its guidance to give the green light to use lamp posts to power up.
September 27, 2024
US government pledges over US$3bn to boost US battery production
As part of the US government's Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced over US$3bn for 25 selected projects across 14 states to boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide.