Author: Daniel Whitmore

New York City has approved plans for its largest publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging station to date, to be built on a 2.6-acre site near John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to Electrek. The New York City Economic Development Corporation, or NYCEDC, said it finalized the sale of the city-owned parcel in late December to Wildflower, a New York-based developer focused on sustainable urban infrastructure. Wildflower paid $8.9 million for the land, which lies between the Nassau Expressway and Rockaway Boulevard, just north of John F. Kennedy International Airport. See also: Electrify America, NYPA Open 350 kW Charging Hub…

A key lithium mine operated by CATL is expected to resume production around the Chinese New Year in February, local media reported, following a shutdown in August that disrupted supply and pushed up lithium prices. CATL’s Jianxiawo lithium mine in Yichun, Jiangxi province, is likely to restart operations around the Lunar New Year holiday, local outlet Jiemian reported on Tuesday, citing sources close to the company. The 2026 Lunar New Year falls on Feb. 17, with the holiday period running from Feb. 15 to Feb. 23. CATL suspended production at the Jianxiawo mine on Aug. 10 after a key mining…

A group of electric vehicle charging infrastructure providers and equipment makers has established a new industry body, E-Mobility Deutschland e.V., aimed at representing the interests of the electromobility sector in policy discussions and public debate in Germany. Founding members include ABB E-mobility, Alpitronic, Aral Pulse, Electra, Engie Vianeo, Fastned, Ionity and Shell. The association said it will focus on supporting the expansion of public charging infrastructure while acting as a central point of contact for policymakers, authorities and other stakeholders. The association’s office will be based in Berlin. At its first general meeting on Dec. 19, members elected a board…