Dubai accelerates roll out of EV chargers in 2025 as EV registrations grow by 28%
Dubai’s Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure grew to more than 1,860 charging points in 2025 [compared to 740 points at the end of 2024], according to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) data. The 2025 installations include chargers set up by…
Samsung to Produce Silicon-Carbon EV Batteries for Enhanced Energy Density and Faster Charging Speeds
Samsung Will Produce Silicon-Carbon Batteries for EVs Samsung will start the production of silicon-carbon batteries with a technology that enhances energy density relative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. The first application of this new battery technology will be for electric vehicles…
Dubai’s Expansion of EV Infrastructure to Enhance Urban Mobility
Dubai is set to expand its electric vehicle infrastructure, with plans to install 200 ultra-fast charging stations across key residential and retail areas. This initiative, which aligns with the emirate’s broader sustainability goals, aims to provide more convenient access to…
ICFO researchers overcome long-standing bottleneck in single photon detection with twisted 2D materials
The ability to detect single photons (the smallest energy packets constituting electromagnetic radiation) in the infrared range has become a pressing need across numerous fields, from medical imaging and astrophysics to emerging quantum technologies. In observational astronomy, for example, the…
Bp Opens Largest Bp Pulse US EV Charging Hub Near Los Angeles International (LAX) Airport
bp pulse, bp’s global EV charging infrastructure business, celebrated the opening of its largest EV charging hub in the US. Located within two miles of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), this flagship location marks a significant milestone in bp pulse’s…
Rivian Wants To Make EV Charging Faster, Smarter, And Easier
Rivian is overhauling the charging experience for its EV customers, offering them more information about how their battery-powered vehicles take in and use energy. The automaker is rolling out a software update to its vehicles and smartphone app that aims…
Why I No Longer Charge My EV at Home—And Why It Matters More Than You Think
The Rise of Public Charging InfrastructureThe past few years have seen a dramatic shift in the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, as of April 2024, the number of public charging stations in the…
Detroit Gets Building-Powered EV Chargers
The electric vehicle chargers installed a few days ago on Lafayette Boulevard blocks from the Lodge Freeway in Detroit don’t look like any EV chargers you’ve seen before. The two slim, stainless steel units stand like small curbside sentries, but…
Schaltbau Launches New Megawatt Charging Contactor Portfolio
Schaltbau, a provider of a wide range of DC power solutions, has expanded its Eddicy lineup with a series of compact, high-performance contactors designed to meet the requirements of stationary and mobile megawatt charging. “Megawatt charging represents a milestone in…
ChargePoint Launching Significantly Faster At-Home Chargers
ChargePoint is looking to increase the charging speed of its in-home EV charger to 19.2 kilowatts. It’s more than double what the brand’s current crop of home chargers output — about 7.2 kW. Given the low speeds, owners are mostly…