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Private sector initiatives & innovations (including PPPs)

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 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
Partnership to provide EV charging insights directly to utilities from vehicle telematics 
Uplight has announced a partnership with Rolling Energy Resources (RER) to create a complete EV grid edge solution that enables utilities to best engage EV customers and manage grid load — thanks to data coming directly from vehicle telematics. 
January 12, 2023
Fast charger rollout for trucks in the Netherlands
Kempower is delivering its chargers to the WattHub fast-charging plaza for electric-powered heavy equipment in Geldermalsen, the Netherlands. 
January 11, 2023
EVgo and Amazon partner so EV drivers can locate and pay for charging with Alexa
EVgo in the US has announced a partnership with Amazon to support an Alexa-enabled EV charging experience. 
January 10, 2023
Blink Charging becomes official EV charging solutions provider for Bosch in Mexico
Blink Charging has announced a collaborative agreement with Bosch as its official EV charger provider for General Motors dealerships in Mexico to deploy the Blink IQ 200 family of charging products and services.
January 6, 2023
CES 2023: EVAR awarded Triple-Crown for innovation
Korean EV charging solution company EVAR’s autonomous robot Parky and VMC (Van-Mounted Charger), were awarded the Triple-Crown in CES 2023.
November 22, 2022
EV battery swapping initiative starts in India
Gogoro, a technology leader in battery swapping ecosystems that enable sustainable mobility solutions for cities, has announced a strategic B2B initiative and partnership with Zypp Electric, the Indian EV-as-a-Service platform. 
November 11, 2022
Charge Amps partners with Monta on UK charge points
Sweden-headquartered EV charging solutions provider Charge Amps has partnered with Denmark-based Monta to bring smarter, simpler charging systems to UK businesses and consumers. 
November 11, 2022
NAPA aligns with Qmerit for comprehensive EV charging solutions
The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) is helping drivers and partners throughout the US to make the transition to an electric future through a collaboration with Qmerit, a North American provider of installation services for EV charging and other electrification technologies.