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EV charging requirements are contributing to the UK’s roadwork crisis and mean greater industry collaboration is needed
As the demand for electric vehicle charging, fibre rollout and utility infrastructure improvements rise, the UK comes to a standstill due to the sheer volume of roadworks required. Indeed, just last year, over 200,000 miles of roadworks took place, with two million micro-trenching projects happening in 2023 alone. Sadly, this won’t be the end, argues Nick Smee, business unit director of infrastructure at software solutions company Causeway.
EVgo embarks on major network enhancements across US fast charging network
EVgo has announced several significant network enhancements through EVgo ReNew, the company’s comprehensive program created to elevate the customer experience.
ADS-TEC Energy targets central charging role in a transforming energy system
ADS-TEC Energy provides ChargeBox, an innovative, battery-buffered, ultra-fast EV charging solution. With up to 320kW charging power and support for both CCS1 and NACS charging plugs, ChargeBox is designed to offer maximum flexibility while also saving users up to 65% on peak power demand charges vs. conventional DC chargers. EVC&I spoke with ADS-TEC Energy’s visionary founder and CEO Thomas Speidel about ChargeBox, the company’s business model and what the future holds for EV charging.
Is China's 'EV war' with the West about to stoke up even further?
The global war over EVs has heated up in the past few weeks and threatens to get even hotter in the coming months, according to the US-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).
Accelerating electrification and infrastructure rollout in the US
The US is currently well short of meeting government targets for the rollout of EV charging infrastructure. So what barriers need to be removed to accelerate the process? A panel discussion at the recent EV Charging Summit and Expo gave some major indications.
A beginner’s guide to why electric vehicles are here to stay
There was a cartoon character in the 1970s who constantly shook his head and stated, in a resigned voice, “It’ll never work.” Sometimes I wonder if he was talking about the electric vehicle industry.
How fleet operators can benefit from the Charging as a Service model
EV Charging & Infrastructure speaks with Justin Tarr, UK VP sales & operations at L-Charge, about how the company’s Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) platform can enable operators to transition their fleets to electric without heavy investment in charging infrastructure.
Range anxiety is actually recharging anxiety, says James May
The charging truth laid bare! Recharging Anxiety, not Range Anxiety, is the real challenge, according to motoring guru James May.
Driver experience is key for EV success, says Mercedes North America charging network boss
The driver experience and predictability of the charging network are vital to the success of the EV sector.
How to create a more reliable and resilient US EV charging network
Chris Hutter, CEO of National Power, will be one of the high-profile speakers at this week's EV Charging Expo & Summit in Las Vegas. Speaking to EV Charging & Infrastructure ahead of the show, he says availability and reliability are the two major issues needing to be addressed to ensure EV users have confidence in the US charging infrastructure.
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