Key industry milestones

NECA is the voice of the US$240bn electrical construction industry that brings power, light, and communication technology to buildings and communities across North America. Image: National Electrical Contractors Association

October 22, 2024

NECA unveils EV Charging Resource Network

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), in collaboration with Fuser, has announced the unveiling of its EV Charging Resource Network.

NECA unveils EV Charging Resource Network

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), in collaboration with Fuser, has announced the unveiling of its EV Charging Resource Network.

Nissan will launch its AC bi-directional V2G charger in the UK and expand to other European markets. Image: Nissan

October 16, 2024

Nissan launches "affordable" V2G charging technology

Nissan says that it will launch "affordable bi-directional charging" on selected EVs in 2026 at a comparable price to currently available mono-directional chargers.

Kempower and Zeon start the collaboration with a target to establish a network of over 20 charging hubs in India over the upcoming years, with one charging site in Sira, Karnataka already installed

October 3, 2024

Kempower to deliver EV fast-charging solutions to Zeon in India

Kempower has partnered with Zeon, one of India's largest charge point operators (CPOs), to deploy EV fast-charging solutions across India. Kempower has partnered with Zeon, one of India's largest charge point operators (CPOs), to deploy EV fast-charging solutions across India.

XCharge provides EV charging solutions including DC fast chargers and accompanying services

October 1, 2024

XCharge lists on Nasdaq

Rapid EV charging manufacturer XCharge has staged its initial public offering on the Nasdaq stock market index.

Kia's EV6 and EV9 (pictured) EVs are set to have access to Tesla's 16,500 Supercharger network from January 15 next year. Image: Kia

September 27, 2024

Kia EV owners to get access to Tesla Supercharger network in US

Kia America says it will soon offer North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters for its EV6 and EV9 electric veh

The government says batteries are critical to strengthening the US grid and supporting the electrification of the transportation sector. Image: © Erchog/Dreamstime

September 27, 2024

US government pledges over US$3bn to boost US battery production

As part of the US government's Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy (DOE) has announced over US$3bn for 25 selected projects across 14 states to boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide.

The carve-out will combine Siemens eMobility and Heliox into a dedicated legal structure. Pictured, the full Heliox charger family. Photo: Siemens

September 26, 2024

Siemens to carve out EV charging business to enable next level of growth

Siemens intends to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organised it into a separate business unit in 2022.