Private sector initiatives & innovations (including PPPs)

Stem, a specialist in AI-driven clean energy solutions and services, has announced its joint eMobility offering with ChargePoint Holdings that will help generate economic, environmental, and resilience benefits for US owners, developers, and operators of EV charging stations. 

Swtch Energy, an EV charging solutions provider, and Bectrol, a Québec-based integrator of EV chargers, plan to expand charging infrastructure for tenants of multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) and commercial properties throughout the province.

ON Power, a charging service provider and the largest clean energy supplier in Iceland, is partnering with Etrel, a subsidiary of Landis+Gyr, to accommodate the growth of EV registrations in the country. 

EVgo, one of America’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles has announced the awardees of its first annual National EV Charging Recognition Program, presented by Connect the Watts. 

Hertz has announced a new public-private partnership initiative, Hertz Electrifies, aimed at accelerating the transition to EVs, while creating economic opportunity and environmental benefits for communities. 

UK energy software platform Kaluza has launched Inflexion, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) bidirectional charging programme with Volkswagen Group UK, OVO Energy, and Indra. 

FortisAlberta is inviting EV owners across Alberta, Canada, to participate in its electric vehicle smart charging pilot. 

Ohme is now the official EV charging partner for the Energy House 2.0 house of the future project unveiled last week at the University of Salford in the UK.

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. 

Finland-headquartered EV fast charging production company Kempower has announced significant expansion plans in Europe and the US.