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January 24, 2023
Leviton launches EV charging stations with My Leviton app compatibility
Leviton, a provider in residential electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and wireless smart home technology, has launched its EV Series Charging Stations with My Leviton app compatibility.
January 23, 2023
Italvolt collaborates with StoreDot for extreme fast charging lithium-ion battery technology
Italvolt, the company developing Italy's largest independent battery cell factory, has announced it has entered a strategic collaboration with StoreDot, a pioneer in extreme fast charging and energy dense lithium-ion battery technology.
January 23, 2023
EV charging network in Northern Ireland to be upgraded
A £3.27m bid to upgrade the EV charging network across Northern Ireland will see the entirety of the public charging network enhanced for the benefit of communities and electric vehicle users.
January 20, 2023
FortisAlberta launches EV smart charging pilot
FortisAlberta is inviting EV owners across Alberta, Canada, to participate in its electric vehicle smart charging pilot. 
January 20, 2023
UK government announces EV Smart Charging Action Plan
The Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan published by the UK government and Ofgem, sets out steps being taken to seize on the significant potential of smart charging and make it the preferred method of long duration charging by 2025.
January 20, 2023
OBE Power to accelerate expansion of its EV charging network
OBE Power Networks has secured funding to support advancing its EV Charging-as-a-Service (EV CaaS), thus enabling the company to expand its current Florida and Texas footprint to the entire country.
January 20, 2023
Volta to be acquired by Shell USA
Volta has announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement under which Shell USA will acquire Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately US$169m. 
January 19, 2023
Toyota and Lexus offer lower emissions EV charging programme
Toyota Motor North America has entered into an agreement with WattTime to provide certain health and environmental impact data to Toyota and Lexus customers with eligible vehicles to enable them to find ideal charging times to reduce emissions when charging at home. 
January 19, 2023
StoreDot to accelerate development of semi-solid state batteries
Israel-headquartered StoreDot, a specialist in extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles, has officially opened its first US research facility in Irvine, California, USA.  
January 18, 2023
EVgo unveils ReNew to improve fast charging experience 
EVgo has announced EVgo ReNew, an enhanced and comprehensive maintenance programme designed to ensure stations across EVgo’s charging network in the US meet its quality and technology standards. 
January 17, 2023
EV battery startup Britishvolt collapses
Britishvolt, which had planned to develop the UK's biggest EV battery factory, is set to file for administration after talks with potential buyers fell through.
January 17, 2023
Kempower plans to expand EV charger production in Europe and set up in US
Finland-headquartered EV fast charging production company Kempower has announced significant expansion plans in Europe and the US.
January 17, 2023
Vehya partners with Hevo to install and service wireless EV chargers
Electrification of Things (EoT) startup Vehya has announced a partnership with Hevo, a leading provider of wireless EV charging technology, to accelerate the installation of wireless EV charging in the US. 
January 17, 2023
Gridserve opens electric 'super hub' near Stonehenge
EV charging company Gridserve has opened its latest charging super hub at Solstice Park in Wiltshire, UK. 
January 16, 2023
Pioneer Power accelerates e-Boost mobile charger rollout
US company Pioneer Power Solutions says it has received additional orders for its e-Boost mobile EV charging solution, demonstrating accelerating market acceptance and rapid commercialisation.