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August 16, 2024
GoPowerEV awarded US$4m California Energy Commission REACH 2.0 grant
GoPowerEV has announced a US$4.1m grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) through the Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 2.0 (REACH 2.0) program.
August 15, 2024
New trial offers EV drivers in the UK a chance to lower charging costs
EDF is launching a new electric vehicle offer in the UK that automates smart charging of EVs, utilising low-cost, low carbon energy, providing maximum benefit with minimal effort for customers.
August 12, 2024
Warrington works with Zest to deliver on-street EV charging
Warrington Borough Council in the UK is working with Zest to deliver major new EV charging infrastructure. In total 150 charging bays will be installed across 35 streets in the town.
August 9, 2024
Joint Office expands Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has announced a major update to its Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook with four new modules to assist with the planning and build out of zero-emission transportation systems.
August 9, 2024
Bowman installs public EV charging stations at Burlington, VT, office
Bowman Consulting Group has completed the installation and activation of its first company-owned, stand-alone EV charging stations at its Burlington, VT-area office.
August 8, 2024
Canada’s government invests C$76m for 180 York Region Transit electric buses
Canada has announced a federal investment of C$76m to help York Region build an electric bus fleet and reach net-zero by 2050.
August 7, 2024
Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab help Canadian businesses save 50% on EV charger installations through ZEVIP
Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab have partnered to help Canadian businesses secure grant funding for up to 50% of the costs associated with purchasing and installing new electric vehicle chargers.
August 6, 2024
Collaboration essential for future EV growth, EPRI testifies to Congress
The electrification of the US transportation sector is an unprecedented challenge and collaboration will be critical to meet future EV needs.
August 6, 2024
Megawatt charging for electric trucks with up to 3000 kW
An electric truck has publicly charged its batteries with over 1,000 kilowatts and 1500 amps - enough to give the 40-tonne long-distance eTruck from MAN a driving range of around 400 kilometres in 30 minutes.
July 31, 2024
Rhode Island’s first NEVI-funded EV charging stations open
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) has announced the opening of Rhode Island’s first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula program-funded electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.