Author: Callum Fraser

PositivEnergy said it is expanding its collaboration with the City of Philadelphia to deploy additional public electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Philadelphia. The project is expected to add about 435 DC fast charging and Level 2 charging ports throughout the city, aimed at improving charging access for residents, commuters and visitors. The deployment forms part of Philadelphia’s broader electrification strategy and ongoing efforts to expand public charging infrastructure across urban neighborhoods. “Philadelphia’s goal is to make EV charging more accessible, reliable, and equitable for residents in neighborhoods across the city,” said Anna Kelly, Senior Policy Advisor for EV and Parking…

Bojangles has opened its first electric vehicle charging station at its restaurant location on Ogeechee Road in Savannah, Georgia, introducing what the company calls a “charge-and-dine” experience. The Savannah site marks the first step in a broader initiative to install EV charging infrastructure at Bojangles restaurants across the United States. The project was developed in partnership with XLR8 America and Energy and Environmental Design Services. Bojangles said the initiative is designed to transform charging stops into a hospitality-focused experience where EV drivers can recharge both their vehicles and themselves during charging sessions. Richard Del Valle, Chief Information Officer at Bojangles,…

New York has awarded more than $6 million to seven vehicle-grid integration projects focused on improving electric vehicle charging flexibility, supporting bidirectional charging and reducing electricity grid costs. The funding was announced by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority through its Vehicle Grid Integration Program. According to NYSERDA, the selected projects are intended to “enhance grid flexibility, shift charging to accommodate energy demand, and lower charging costs for consumers.” The programme supports technology development, demonstrations and business models involving bidirectional charging, managed charging, distributed energy systems and energy storage technologies. The largest award, valued at more than $1.6…

Germany is facing continued regulatory and infrastructure challenges in deploying bidirectional charging technology at scale, despite growing industry support and an increasing number of vehicle-to-grid pilot projects. The issue was highlighted during the third European Summit for Bidirectional Charging hosted by Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, where automotive, energy and digital industry representatives discussed progress toward integrating bidirectional charging into European electricity networks. The summit follows earlier meetings held in 2023 and 2024, during which the German government pledged to remove legal, technical and organizational barriers to make bidirectional charging commercially viable by 2025. While several automakers and energy companies…

Spanish EV charging company Zunder has launched Kawat, a software platform designed to help third parties manage electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as the company expands beyond operating charging stations into software and network services. Zunder, which operates one of Southern Europe’s largest ultra-fast charging networks, said the cloud-based Kawat platform combines Charge Point Management System (CPMS) functions with e-Mobility Service Provider (eMSP) services. The company said the software has already been adopted by several organizations ahead of its official launch, including Moeve, VINCI, Geneva Airport and SDEM50. Kawat allows operators to manage charging infrastructure from multiple hardware suppliers through a…

Kempower and APM Terminals have signed a three-year framework agreement covering the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across APM Terminals’ global network. The agreement supports APM Terminals’ strategy to decarbonise port operations through increased use of battery-electric container handling equipment and renewable energy systems. APM Terminals is part of Danish shipping and logistics group A. P. Moller – Maersk and operates container terminals in 35 countries. Under the agreement, Kempower will supply high-power DC fast-charging infrastructure for deployment at selected terminals over the next three years. The companies said initial pilot projects are already underway at terminals in Yucatán,…

SBRS, a subsidiary of Shell, has introduced a new high-power DC charging solution for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles in Europe. The new system, called the Shell Recharge PowerPack 500, is designed as a modular and scalable charging platform aimed at fleet depot operators transitioning to electric transport. According to SBRS, the base configuration includes an all-in-one charging unit with two charging points delivering a combined output of up to 500 kilowatts. The system can later be expanded with additional charging dispensers, allowing up to six charging points to be connected to a single power unit without major infrastructure redesign. SBRS…

Blink Charging has partnered with Emobi to integrate its electric vehicle charging network into Emobi’s roaming and automated charging platform across North America. The companies said the collaboration is intended to provide drivers with simplified access to Blink charging stations through automaker systems, fleet management platforms and mobile applications. Under the agreement, Blink’s charging infrastructure will connect to Emobi’s roaming ecosystem and its JustPlug automated charging technology. According to the companies, the system is designed to allow drivers to initiate charging sessions simply by plugging in their vehicles, with authentication and payment processes handled automatically in the background. The partnership…

Source has partnered with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to establish a unified maintenance and operational model for its electric vehicle charging network across the UK and Ireland. The companies said the agreement is intended to support network reliability and simplify maintenance operations as Source expands its ultra-rapid charging infrastructure. Under the partnership, Siemens eMobility will supply DC fast-charging hardware for an increasing number of Source charging hubs, while Evolt Charging will manage installation, commissioning and field maintenance services. According to the companies, the arrangement is designed to create a single operational framework covering multiple charger types and geographic regions.…

Ampeco has partnered with Plugsurfing to provide managed roaming services for electric mobility service providers, or eMSPs, across Europe. The companies said the integration gives eMSP customers access to more than one million charging points across 28 European countries through a single Roam-OCPI integration. According to Ampeco, the Plugsurfing integration is available immediately for all eMSP customers operating in European markets. See also: Evolt Charging Partners With Ampeco to Deploy New EV Charging Management Platform The partnership expands the roaming options available on Ampeco’s platform, which previously supported self-managed and hybrid roaming models. Under the managed roaming approach, Plugsurfing handles…

The Mobility House has announced that its ChargePilot charging and energy management platform is now available across Europe as a standalone product, expanding access to the company’s smart charging software for fleet operators and infrastructure providers. The Munich-based company said the system is currently deployed at more than 2,700 sites in 20 countries and manages approximately 25,000 charging points. See also: The Mobility House Launches Cascade EV Aggregator for Utility Grid Services ChargePilot is designed to connect electric vehicle fleets with local energy systems through a manufacturer-independent platform capable of managing charging loads in real time. The system uses a…

Wattif EV has acquired the Norwegian business customer portfolio of Mer, expanding an existing partnership between the two companies into the business-to-business charging segment. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and the companies did not specify how many charging points were included in the transfer. However, Wattif said the acquisition will increase its managed charging network to more than 60,000 charging points across its operating markets. See also: Plug Charging Acquires Wattif EV UK Charging Network in Britain and Ireland Wattif’s primary markets include Norway, Sweden, and Germany. The acquisition follows an earlier transaction in 2024, when Wattif…