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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.
Government delays EV road-user charge, boosts charging
The government has postponed a road‑user charge for electric vehicles and has allocated additional funding for regional and kerbside charging, expanded Australia Post fleet electrification and extended dealer repair support measures to promote electric vehicle uptake.
Inductive system enables at-sea charging for vessels
A Norwegian consortium has developed an inductive plug-and-play charging system enabling battery-powered service vessels to charge at sea, designed to withstand offshore conditions and integrate with wind-farm power, and has been tested under the Ocean Charger project.
it's electric granted licence for 1,000 curbside chargers
it's electric has secured an exclusive licence to install up to 1,000 Level 2 curbside chargers citywide, prioritising areas with limited charging. Chargers have been designed to draw power from buildings and poles; deployments have been scheduled for early 2027.
BYD and Car Inc. sign LOI for 100,000 cars, Flash Charging
Car Inc. has signed a letter of intent with BYD to acquire 100,000 vehicles and has agreed to install BYD’s Flash Charging stations across its Chinese rental locations, in support of a joint charging-network strategy.
Heliox pilots 480 kW Flex Pro charger at King County Metro
Heliox has piloted its 480 kW Flex Pro DC charger with King County Metro, offering modular power sharing, CCS1 and pantograph interfaces, backward compatibility, fault-tolerant operation and both Build America, Buy America‑compliant and non‑compliant versions.
Aqua superPower installs 24 kW marine DC fast charger
Aqua superPower has installed a 24 kW marine DC fast charger at Newport Harbor, providing CCS charging, remote monitoring and app-based payments, and has expanded its network to over 60 installations while planning further coastal deployments.
Kempower Mega Satellite Flex high-power EV charger
Kempower has introduced the Mega Satellite Flex, a high‑power DC charger supporting CCS to 560 kW and MCS to 1.2 MW, compatible with 800V vehicles, and has scheduled sales in North America and Europe from July 2026.
Greenlane to open truck charging hubs on I-45 corridor
Greenlane has announced expansion of its medium- and heavy-duty electric truck charging network to Dallas and Houston on the I-45 freight corridor, and has detailed sites offering 6-8 pull-through lanes, CCS and MCS chargers and integrated fleet software.
ABB launches OM X-Series megawatt EV charging system
ABB E-mobility has launched the OM X-Series, a distributed EV charging system scalable from 800 kW to above 10 MW and across 100+ charge points, featuring an end-to-end liquid-cooled DC bus, direct DC battery coupling and vehicle-to-grid capability.
EV road user charge could exceed hybrid costs
The McKell Institute has found a flat A$0.03 per kilometre road‑user charge has resulted in battery-electric vehicle owners paying almost twice the per‑kilometre cost of hybrids and has proposed a progressive, income‑linked alternative.
Gebrüder Weiss expands electric truck operations
Gebrüder Weiss has deployed 14 Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 trucks across multiple Austrian sites and has established in‑house charging and renewable energy systems to support regional and long‑distance operations; it has planned to expand the electric fleet to 25 by 2026.
Chanani launches CM EV Services for Southern California hubs
Chanani Group has launched CM EV Services to develop EV charging across Southern California and has engaged Motive Energy's Sustainable Solutions as EPC; initial projects have included three Torrance hubs with 240 kW ports and a hotel solar-charging installation.
BYD demonstrates flash charging at remote desert site
BYD has demonstrated flash charging at a remote Tengger Desert site and has reported five‑minute rapid charging; it has expanded its network to 5,715 stations in China and has announced plans for further overseas deployments.
Rocsys launches multi-bay hands-free charger for robotaxis
Rocsys has unveiled a multi-bay hands-free charging system for robotaxi fleets, has begun pilot deployments, has trained it on six years of operational data and has targeted large-scale rollout in 2027.
SmartTS-PV compliance tester for inverters and V2G
Pacific Power Source has launched SmartTS-PV, a pre-integrated platform that has automated IEEE 1547.1, UL 1741 SB and EN50549 compliance testing for solar inverters, EVSE with V2G and distributed energy resources, and has reduced test durations.
Source forms maintenance partnership with Siemens and Evolt
Source has partnered with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to establish a unified maintenance model for its UK and Ireland EV charging network, combining Siemens hardware supply with Evolt's nationwide field engineering and single-point maintenance coordination.
Chargebyte CCL MCS for ISO 15118-20 megawatt charging
Chargebyte has introduced the CCL MCS, a stand-alone controller that has implemented ISO 15118-20 over 10BASE-T1S Ethernet for megawatt charging, and has provided integrated safety, diagnostics and vehicle interfaces for heavy-duty EV applications.
Electric city buses reach majority of EU orders
European electric city-bus uptake has reached 60% of new orders in 2025 and has been projected to achieve full electrification by 2028; operators and governments have committed procurement, funding and charging infrastructure to expand fleets across multiple markets.
Planning and equipment for EV trips across the Nullarbor
Drivers have been advised to carry multiple charging cables, RFID cards and Telstra connectivity, plan contingency chargers and book accommodation daily; they have reported reduced range, frequent charger faults and slower-than-advertised charging, prompting calls for regulatory reporting and competing providers.
AEVA proposes universal mass×distance vehicle levy
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association has urged a universal 'mass × distance' vehicle levy and has opposed an EV-specific road user charge, warning it has posed a risk of entrenching inequities and has advocated retaining the fuel excise.
Swiss Post commissions Kempower charging at Villmergen
Swiss Post has commissioned a Kempower DC fast‑charging system at its Villmergen logistics centre and has deployed 16 charging points to charge buses and trucks; Jebsen & Jessen has supplied the technology and Repower has undertaken planning and installation.
Validation readiness for megawatt EV charging
The EV sector has shifted to 800V–1000V platforms and has introduced megawatt charging, and test systems have lagged, which has exposed gaps in safety, durability and grid validation; next-generation platforms have been applied to address these challenges.
ABB launches modular OM M-Series EV charging system
ABB has introduced the OM M-Series, a modular, air‑cooled split EV charging system that has separated power generation from dispensing, has enabled expansion in 400 kW increments and has been designed to optimise delivered power across varied site typologies.
ChargePoint launches 600 kW Express Solo EV charger
ChargePoint has introduced the Express Solo, a 600 kW-capable standalone DC fast charger co‑developed with Eaton, has indicated European and North American availability, and has supported simultaneous charging of up to four vehicles while being designed for compact sites.
Brooklyn Navy Yard to develop EV charging training programme
Brooklyn Navy Yard has been awarded $450,000 to develop a part‑time EV charging maintenance training programme with SmarterHelp, has planned a Smart Lab for hands‑on instruction, and has outlined credentialing and job referral arrangements for graduates.
Border Village EV charger disabled after truck strike
A fast-charging station at Border Village on the Nullarbor has been taken out of service after a truck reportedly struck its solar canopy, NRMA has said, and a technician has been scheduled to investigate amid wider charging limitations.