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Geely Aegis Gold Brick battery reaches 1,093 kW peak
Geely has validated its Aegis Gold Brick battery at a certified peak input of 1,093 kW, has demonstrated sub‑65°C thermal control and 10–70% charging in 4 minutes 22 seconds, and has projected up to 4,500 full charge cycles.
CATL launches Tectrans II 8C battery for LCVs
CATL has launched the Tectrans II 8C battery for light commercial vehicles, which has enabled 20–80% charging in 6 minutes 48 seconds, has offered a 10-year/1,000,000 km warranty and has announced deployment of integrated ultra-charging and swap stations.
South Australia opens major electric bus charging hub
South Australia has commissioned its first major electric-bus charging hub at Morphettville, with 60 chargers and an A$9m upgrade to support 60 battery buses; the rollout has been projected to reduce emissions by about 4,500 tonnes annually.
Nissan leads UK project to integrate solar and AI into EVs
Nissan has secured funding for a three-year, £10m UK project that has combined power electronics, AI and perovskite tandem solar integration to develop vehicle-integrated charging, bidirectional V2G and intelligent energy management for electric vehicles.
CATL Choco-SEB network reaches 2,000 stations
CATL has announced that its Choco-SEB battery swap network has reached 2,000 operational stations across 31 provinces and 180 cities, has expanded highway construction and Hong Kong deployments, and has set a 3,000-station target for year-end 2026.
Tesla deploys 500 kW V4 superchargers in Norway
Tesla has commissioned folding 500 kW V4 superchargers in Norway and has deployed 28 stalls, and has reported reduced transport trips, lower costs and faster on-site assembly to accelerate rollout of high‑power charging infrastructure.
Challenges of Powered Trailers for Electric Vehicles
Startups have introduced powered trailers with onboard batteries and motors to assist EV towing, but analyses have identified limitations regarding charging logistics, base camp charging, compatibility with other trailers and long-term cost and battery-technology trajectories.
Australia's EV fast-charging network distribution
An analysis has shown that Australia’s public charging network has concentrated fast chargers in NSW and Victoria, has left substantial geographic gaps in WA, SA and the Northern Territory, and has largely covered major coastal corridors.
NSW commits $6.5bn for electric buses and depots
New South Wales government has committed $6.5 billion over ten years to procure at least 1,700 electric buses and construct 17 charging depots, and has included a $561.4 million transport affordability package in the state budget.
Zijin builds electric haul trucks with swappable batteries
Zijin Mining has deployed about 300 self-built LK220E electric haul trucks with swappable 776 kWh batteries, has trialled fast-charge and automated swapping systems, and has reported reduced energy use and high operational uptime at several mine sites.
BYD builds 6,682 flash chargers across China
BYD has installed 6,682 flash chargers in 321 Chinese cities with 1,500 kW connectors and has set a 20,000‑charger target for 2026; international roll‑out and vehicle compatibility have been cited as constraints.
China targets 40% new-energy heavy truck share by 2030
Chinese authorities have released an implementation plan targeting 40% market penetration of new-energy heavy-duty trucks by 2030, with a fleet of over 1.6 million units; it has outlined 3,000-plus charging and swapping stations and financial support to aid deployment.
Australian freight start-up to deploy 20 electric prime movers
New Energy Transport has announced plans to deploy 20 electric prime movers and six mobile ultra-fast chargers, after securing $5 million in equity; it has targeted operations before year-end and a Wilton charging hub has been planned for later completion.
BYD deploys first 1,500 kW Flash Charger outside China
BYD has deployed its first 1,500 kW Flash Charger outside China and has announced plans for 6,000 stations overseas by 2027, including 3,000 in Europe; the Flash Charging system has delivered 10–70% in five minutes and 10–97% in nine minutes.
Xiaomi Auto unveils home charging robotic arm
Xiaomi Auto has announced a home charging robotic arm, saying it will reach the market in Q4 2026 and that demonstration footage has shown production-ready features including automatic plug/unplug and remote initiation.
Indonesia's EV fleet eases fuel subsidy burden
Indonesia's expanding electric-vehicle fleet has delivered fiscal relief of about Rp121.7 billion by substituting imported liquid fuels with domestically generated electricity and has moderated government exposure to recent oil-price and exchange-rate shocks.
GM develops sodium‑ion batteries and V2G for data centres
General Motors has expanded development of sodium‑ion batteries, has enhanced vehicle‑to‑grid capabilities, and has pursued partnerships to supply energy‑storage and data‑centre markets amid anticipated AI‑driven demand.
BYD deploys 1,500 kW flash charger in Germany
BYD has opened a 1,500 kW flash-charging station in Germany and has announced plans to deploy 3,000 ultra-fast sites across Europe by end-2026; it has also expanded its domestic flash-charger network and has reported rising new-energy vehicle sales.
NSW seeks projects for heavy EV charging and fuel security
The New South Wales government has opened an EoI for projects over A$100 million and has sought proposals that have addressed fuel security, including renewable fuels and heavy electric-vehicle charging hubs, to lessen diesel reliance and strengthen resilience.
Peninsula Clean Energy installs 92 EV chargers
Peninsula Clean Energy has installed 92 EV chargers at a 179-unit affordable housing development and has expanded its EV Ready programme to more than 2,500 charging ports, about two thirds of which have been placed at multifamily housing.
Wallbox to supply chargers for Freenow electric taxis
Wallbox has partnered with Freenow by Lyft to provide charging solutions across Germany, France, the UK, Ireland and Spain, and has offered discounted products and access to certified installers for BEV and PHEV taxi drivers and fleet operators.
Blink Charging to deploy Kempower systems at 14 sites
Blink Charging has announced deployment of Kempower distributed fast-charging systems at 14 US sites; two have opened and further East Coast rollouts have been scheduled for 2026, and Kempower units have been selected for reliability and flexible power allocation.
NEVI DC fast charging site commissioned at Kapalua Airport
The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has commissioned a NEVI-funded DC fast charging site at Maui Kapalua Airport, with four 150 kW chargers offering NACS and CCS connectors, 24-hour access, canopy lighting and security cameras.
OBE Power to deploy ChargePoint EV chargers
OBE Power has planned to deploy c. 2,500 ChargePoint ports at multifamily residences, has appointed ChargePoint as exclusive supplier and has covered energy reimbursements, maintenance, insurance and repairs at no cost to landlords.
Meridian reaches 500 public EV charging points
Meridian has installed its 500th public EV charging point, has focused recent expansion in the South Island, and has announced plans to add 900 more by 2030 and has reported strong growth in users and app registrations.
Fortescue fits out 240-tonne electric haul truck
Fortescue has fitted out a 240-tonne battery electric haul truck and has commenced commissioning of a 6 MW fast charger, and has outlined plans to deploy over 300 electric haul trucks and a renewable-powered green grid in the Pilbara.
Presto to integrate with bp pulse US EV charging network
Presto and bp pulse have agreed to integrate more than 8,000 US charging locations into Presto’s platform, enabling real‑time availability, session initiation and fleet access, and bp pulse has sought to increase network utilisation through fleet partnerships.
Loop Global installs 64 EV chargers at Boston development
Loop Global has completed a Level 2 installation of 64 chargers at a multifamily development in Hyde Park, Boston, covering 25% of parking; utility incentives have covered about 70% of project costs.
Shell launches DC charging system for heavy-duty fleets
Shell has introduced the Recharge PowerPack 500, a liquid-cooled DC charger for European heavy-duty fleets, and has offered scalable output to 500 kW along with charge-point management, maintenance and fleet payment services.
Bojangles opens first EV charging station
Bojangles has opened its first EV charging station in Savannah and has announced plans to deploy chargers across its 800 restaurants via partners XLR8 America and Energy and Environmental Design Services.
Xos demonstrates mobile EV charger to US Air Force
Xos has demonstrated a towable Charger Hub to the US Air Force, offering high‑power DC charging without permanent infrastructure; the unit has been presented in 210–630 kWh sizes, has achieved Buy American compliance and has been listed on procurement schedules.
ChargeLab and ChargerHelp partner to improve EV uptime
ChargeLab and ChargerHelp have formed a reseller partnership to integrate real‑time monitoring with field maintenance, have established unified orchestration for ticketing and diagnostics, and have sought to reduce Mean Time to Repair and raise public EV charger uptime towards 99%.
US House Bill Proposes Cuts to EV Charging Funding
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has released a bill that has not reauthorised NEVI funding, has repealed certain DOT emissions programmes, has reduced CFI funding and has proposed a new $130–$150 annual electric-vehicle tax.
Roam to install EV chargers at Hand Picked Hotels
Roam Charging has secured a contract to install and operate 112 EV charge points across 20 Hand Picked Hotels properties and has committed to manage design, deployment and maintenance to provide destination charging for guests.
Construction begins on Sydney electric-bus depot
Construction has begun on a $145 million Macquarie Park depot to charge 150 electric buses; it has been jointly funded by state and federal governments, contracted to Fulton Hogan and has been scheduled to be operational in 2028.
BYD reports tight Blade battery supply
BYD has reported tight supply of its Blade Battery after the roll-out of 5‑minute Flash Charging and strong pre-orders for new models; the company has announced plans to ramp production and expand its charging network.
Zero 60 Adds 26 EV Charging Ports in California
Zero 60 has added 26 charging ports at three California sites, expanding its network to 127 ports across 23 locations; Faith Technologies has provided development and operational support, and 50 further charging points have been announced.
YEF launches Clifton Hill battery with EV charging bays
Yarra Energy Foundation has launched a Clifton Hill neighbourhood battery with two accessible EV charging bays, backed by a A$750,000 Victorian government grant, and has begun trials to harmonise battery storage and public charging to reduce grid demand.
Driivz chosen to power Duracell UK EV network
Driivz has been selected to provide software for Duracell E-Charge’s UK EV network and has been contracted to supply charging management, billing, roaming and monitoring capabilities to support network scaling and operational efficiency.
22 kW bidirectional on-board charger in 4-litre package
A European consortium has been developing a 22 kW bidirectional on-board charger in a 4-litre package using monolithically integrated GaN semiconductors, supported by €33.7m of EU and member-state funding.
Fluke FEV500 simulates EVs to test DC fast chargers
Fluke has launched the FEV500, an all‑in‑one tester that has simulated an electric vehicle to validate Level 3 DC fast chargers, has consolidated three instruments, and has supported ISO 15118 and DIN SPEC 70121 compliance for commissioning, maintenance and troubleshooting.
AI charging strategy extends EV battery life
Researchers have developed an AI-based rapid-charging strategy that has extended battery equivalent full cycles by 22.9% while keeping average charging time virtually unchanged; the method has used reinforcement learning and has required only software updates, pending physical validation.
Chargefox lists Shell Recharge sites in app
Chargefox has listed four Shell Recharge sites, including 350 kW ultra‑fast chargers, on its app, has enabled access without additional accounts and has said more locations will be added across Australia over the next 12 months.
inepro Metering launches portable EV meter testers
inepro Metering has launched the Tunkia TE1000 and TE1100, portable devices that have enabled on-site verification of EV charging meter accuracy, have provided traceable calibration and automated reporting, and have supported audits amid rising regulatory scrutiny.
Germany to invest €1bn in heavy truck charging
The Federal Ministry of Transport has announced a €1bn, four‑year programme to fund heavy‑vehicle charging infrastructure, including depot and public sites, grid connections, battery storage and load management, and has allocated an initial €200m in 2026.
AI charging strategy extends EV battery life in simulation
Chalmers researchers have developed a reinforcement‑learning charging strategy that has extended simulated EV lithium‑ion cycle life by about 23% without increasing charge times and has been deployable via software updates pending physical validation.