Author: Oskar Lindberg

Last Mile Solutions has expanded its managed service provider (MSP) offering to include access to the Supercharger network operated by Tesla, the company said. Through a direct peer-to-peer connection, Last Mile Solutions’ MSP partners can now offer their customers access to more than 20,000 Superchargers at around 1,500 locations across Europe. The company said more than 1.4 million electric vehicle drivers using partner charging services can locate, start and pay for charging sessions at Tesla Superchargers directly through their existing eMSP applications. As an alternative, customers may register their MSP charging card as a payment method within the Tesla app.…

Uber Technologies plans to invest more than $100 million in building fast-charging infrastructure to support the rollout of autonomous electric vehicles on its platform, focusing initially on major U.S. metropolitan areas, according to reports by Bloomberg and the New York Times. The company said the funding will cover site development, equipment procurement, grid connections and related infrastructure needed to deploy high-power charging stations. The first locations will be in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and Dallas, aligning with planned launches of robotaxi services in those regions. Uber intends to own and operate the charging assets for its future…

MAN Truck & Bus has showcased the megawatt charging capability of its electric heavy-duty trucks during a public demonstration in Norrköping, Sweden, underscoring progress toward faster charging solutions for long-haul battery-electric transport. The event, hosted by Finnish charging infrastructure manufacturer Kempower, saw MAN’s eTGX and eTGS trucks charged using a Megawatt Charging System (MCS) unit at the site of logistics firm Alfredsson Transport. During the test, the trucks received around 750 kilowatts of power, allowing batteries to recharge from 10% to 90% in roughly 30 minutes. The demonstration was conducted in sub-zero temperatures to assess real-world performance under harsh conditions.…

Daimler Buses plans to install high-power public charging infrastructure for electric buses at Munich’s Central Bus Terminal, expanding its role from vehicle supplier to charge point operator in Europe’s intercity transport sector. By the end of 2026, the company will deploy four charging stations capable of delivering up to 600 kW each at the terminal, known as the ZOB. The project will be implemented in cooperation with Wealthcap, which represents the owner of the facility. Two charging stations are scheduled to be installed in 2026, with the remaining units to follow later. See also: Daimler Buses to Launch Public Charging…

Berlin-based e-mobility specialist Hubject has entered a strategic partnership with U.S. charging software provider Flipturn to connect fleet-focused charging infrastructure with public charging networks across North America. Under the agreement, Flipturn’s charging management platform will be integrated into Hubject’s roaming platform, Intercharge, allowing commercial fleets to access public charging stations as an extension of their private depot infrastructure. The move is aimed at addressing one of the key operational challenges for logistics and service fleets transitioning to electric vehicles: seamless charging beyond the depot. See also: Hubject Expands Plug&Charge Partnerships With Italy’s Go Electric Stations and India’s Numocity Flipturn’s platform…

Schneider Electric has introduced the StarCharge Fast 720, a high-power electric vehicle charging solution aimed at commercial and industrial sites as well as fleet operators, as demand grows for scalable depot charging for electric cars, trucks and buses. The StarCharge Fast 720 delivers up to 720 kilowatts of power and can charge as many as 12 vehicles simultaneously. The system uses a split-unit architecture, combining a central switchgear cabinet with compact charging satellites. Up to six satellites can be connected to a single cabinet, with each satellite providing two CCS charging points. See also: Schneider Electric Launches Schneider Charge Pro…

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to provide a €35 million loan to support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe, backing plans by charging operator Eleport to significantly scale up its fast-charging network. The financing will enable Eleport to develop more than 250 new fast-charging parks by 2028 in Croatia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The expansion will also mark Eleport’s entry into the Czech and Slovak markets. See also: Stellantis Leasing Unit Leasys Secures €300 Million EIB Loan to Expand Electric Fleet Founded in 2016, Eleport currently…

Ford Ireland and Ford Pro have selected Ohme as their home charging partner in Ireland, providing eligible customers with a home electric vehicle charger and standard installation under the Ford Power Promise programme. Under the arrangement, participating Ford dealers across the Republic of Ireland will offer Ohme chargers to qualifying purchasers of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The offer applies to passenger vehicles ordered through April 30, 2026, and to commercial vehicles through March 31, 2026. The partnership includes charger supply, installation services, dealer training and ongoing support. Ohme’s charging platform allows automated scheduling based on electricity tariffs and integrates…

Windrose Technology is offering three months of unlimited charging on Greenlane Infrastructure’s high-power network with each qualifying purchase of its Global E700 Class 8 electric truck, as the company looks to reduce total cost of ownership barriers for fleet operators shifting away from diesel. Under the programme, buyers of the Windrose Global E700 will receive access to Greenlane’s charging network, including its Greenlane Edge subscription service, fleet management tools and 24/7 customer support. The charging credit can be activated through a dedicated portal and applies across key freight corridors, including Interstate 10 between California and Arizona and Interstate 15 linking…

One of Austria’s largest electric bus depots is under construction in Wolfurt, marking a significant expansion of charging infrastructure to support the electrification of public transport in the western state of Vorarlberg. The charging hub, located at the Wolfurt freight railway station, is being developed for the Vorarlberg Transport Association, which has commissioned Österreichische Postbus AG to operate the region’s local bus services. The site has initially been equipped with 54 charging points delivering up to 240 kilowatts each and has been designed to expand to as many as 84 charging points in a later phase. See also: Austria’s da…

Flipturn has launched an artificial intelligence-powered charging operations agent designed to help fleet operators and site hosts move from reactive troubleshooting to proactive maintenance of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The new tool, called Flip, continuously analyses charger logs, error reports and maintenance records to identify emerging performance issues before they affect uptime or driver experience. It then delivers daily email summaries highlighting priority problems and recommended next steps, reducing the need for manual dashboard monitoring, the company said. See also: Galp Expands High-Power EV Charging Network Along Portugal’s Main Motorways Flipturn said the system processes millions of charger data points…

Swiss logistics company Galliker has broken ground on a new charging infrastructure project dubbed “E-Park & Ride,” underscoring its continued push to scale up battery-electric freight transport. The project, launched at Galliker’s logistics site in Dagmersellen near its headquarters in Altishofen, will add 41 charging points for electric trucks and 74 charging points for passenger cars. At the same time, the company inaugurated an overhead charging system known as the E-Power Bridge, designed to supply electricity to heavy-duty vehicles from a gantry structure. See also: Renault Trucks Electrifies Key French Logistics Corridor With Battery-Electric Fleet Galliker has been an early…