Lynkwell Taps EV Charging Veteran to Lead Channel Strategy as it Doubles Down on Record
Lynkwell,a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging hardware, software and service solutions, announces the appointment of Laurence Eckstein as channel sales director. The announcement comes after the company achieved greater than tenfold year-over-year sales growth in 2024’s first quarter,…
Kia is Recalling Certain EV9 Electric SUVs After a Hot Start in the US
Kia-recalling-EV9After Kia’s first three-row electric SUV made an impressive debut in the US market this year, a new recall is being issued for certain models. The recall, over inadequate headliner protection, affects 2,401 Kia EV9 models. Here’s what you should…
ChargePoint Releases 1st Terminal to Meet New EV Charging Payment Standards
ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), alongside Scheidt & Bachmann, a leading provider of energy retail solutions, today launched the charging industry’s first payment terminal to meet the new OCPI industry standards…
EV Charging Infrastructure Gets $1.3 Billion Boost in the US
The Biden-Harris administration has announced US$1.3 billion in funding to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban and rural communities across the US. The programme, supported by guidance and technical assistance from the US Joint Office…
Democrat Calls Only 7 EV-Charging Stations Deployed Under US Program ‘Pathetic’
Just seven electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations have begun operating with funding from a $5-billion U.S. government program created in 2021, marking “pathetic” progress, a Democratic senator said on Wednesday. Automakers and others say drastically expanding EV-charging stations is crucial to…
BluSmart Launches 100% all-Electric Premium Limousine Service in UAE
BluSmart, an all-electric ride-hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network, announced on Monday its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the company said in a press release. The company’s entry into the UAE, with the campaign #RideSmartDubai, marks its…
French Startup Gireve Snaps €20M from Partech to Make EV Charging More Accessible
Gireve, a French startup based in Sèvres is a digital platform for EV charging interoperability. The company just raised €20 million from the US-based investor Partech, which invested in Greenlyte and Pimento. The round also saw contributions from existing shareholders….
Mullen Unveils All-electric Mobile EV Charger
Mullen Automotive, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new zero-emissions mobile EV charging system, PowerUP, based on its all-electric Mullen THREE Class 3 cab chassis truck. This development represents a strategic shift from…
Leap and SWTCH Energy Launch New Virtual Power Plant Solutions for Multi-Tenant EV Charging Infrastructure
Leap, the leading virtual power plant (VPP) platform, and SWTCH Energy (SWTCH), a company pioneering electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-tenant buildings across North America, today announced a partnership to deploy VPPs in New York and Massachusetts. Through Leap’s…
90 Ultra-Fast Solar-Powered Chargers for Italy
Atlante, the company of NHOA Group dedicated to electric vehicles fast and ultra-fast charging network, has won the first tender in Italy for the design, construction, and management of over 90 ultra-fast charging points for electric vehicles (EV) for Autostrade…
