PGGM Infrastructure Fund Joins EV Charging Firm Electra as Largest Shareholder
An open-ended fund managed by the infrastructure arm of Dutch pension fund asset manager PGGM has become the largest shareholder in Electra, an operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Europe. The PGGM Infrastructure Fund, which targets investments in OECD countries,…
Mazda Adopts Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS)
Japanese carmaker Mazda has announced that it will be adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its upcoming battery electric vehicles. Mazda’s EVs that would be equipped with Tesla’s NACS standard are expected to be launched in North America from…
Maryland Receives $15M Grant to Install 58 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Statewide
The Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC) and partners were joined by U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA), to celebrate the announcement of a $15 million grant to the Maryland Clean Energy Center to fund 58 electric vehicle…
Biden Launches $623 Million Grant Program for Electric Vehicle Charging
The Biden administration and U.S. Department of Transportation announced a new investment in the country’s push for greater electric vehicle adoption and usage, pledging $623 million in EV charging station grants intended to build out community charging networks around the…
Starbucks Partners with Volvo to Boost EV Charging Stations from Denver to Seattle
Starbucks customers traveling cross country from Denver to Seattle are now being offered an extra jolt — for electric vehicles. Initiated in August of 2022, the coffee retailer has installed multiple electric vehicle charging stations at its locations along the…
U POWER Tech Unveils “plug-and-play” EV Chassis at CES; a Tech and Business Model Set to Shake Up the EV Industry
U POWER Tech, a smart electric vehicle (EV) technology company is making its debut at CES 2024 with the UP Super Board, a skateboard chassis that serves as a vehicle foundation for automakers to accelerate EV development. This plug-and-play technology…
Nearly $12M Going to Mesa for Installation of Dozens of Electric Vehicle Charging Ports
Mesa is getting a federal grant of nearly $12 million to support the expansion of its electric vehicle charging network, U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton announced Monday. The funding will be used to install 48 electric vehicle charging ports, charging docks…
Triangle EV Charging Company Anticipates Electric Vehicle Boom
Sahas Ramananandan is Team Tesla, “I’ve done 130 plus thousand miles in some of the cars and no maintenance other than tires,” he said. The Morrisville native has several electric vehicles that he rents out and said he believes it’s…
Universal EV Chargers Surges Forward, Pioneering Sustainable Mobility and Innovation
In an inspiring narrative of resounding breakthroughs and unwavering commitment, Universal EV Chargers takes center stage as a trailblazer in the ever-evolving electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape. This captivating journey unfolds with purpose, poised to redefine the future where sustainability…
Turning Welding Machines Into EV Chargers
There is an old joke that asks “When is a door not a door?” The answer is, “When it is ajar.” Today, there is a new version that goes like this. When are welding machines not welding machines? The answer…
