Private sector initiatives and innovations

ZincFive’s battery cabinet-based building block uniquely offers immediate high-power performance of up to 10C continuous discharge with no risk of thermal runaway. Photo: Business Wire

June 8, 2023

ZincFive to accelerate the deployment of EV charging and microgrid solutions

ZincFive is expanding its presence in the EV charging and microgrid markets in the US through its collaborations with Kaizen Clean Energy and Advanced Power & Energy.

Andrew Cornelia to lead new Mercedes-Benz charging network in North America

Mercedes-Benz Mobility has announced the appointments of two top-level executives for Mercedes-Benz HPC North America - Andrew Cornelia as president and CEO and Christopher Trainor as CFO.

The Diehard Level 2 and DC Fast charger. Image: Diehard EV Charging

June 6, 2023

EVPassport and ESM form partnership for DieHard EV Chargers

EVPassport, has announced a partnership with Equity Sales and Marketing (ESM), the licensee manufacturer for DieHard brand EV charging stations.

Tom Rowlands of Allstar owner Fleetcor (left) with InstaVolt CEO Adrian Keen

June 6, 2023

Allstar and InstaVolt partner to boost UK fleet access to rapid charging

Fuel, EV and business expense payment company Allstar has added rapid electric vehicle charger network InstaVolt to its EV charging partners, increasing the number of rapid and ultra-rapid charge points in the UK.

A Tesla-developed adaptor will be incorporated in Ford vehicles fitted with the Combined Charging System (CCS) port, enabling access to Tesla’s V3 Superchargers

May 30, 2023

Ford to build Tesla charging tech into its EVs

Ford Motor Company has reached an agreement with Tesla Motors to build Tesla charging technology into its electric vehicles, giving Ford EV drivers access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers across the US and Canada.

Kempower, headquartered in Finland, says it has the fastest EV fleet charging solutions on the market including for off-highway working environment applications

May 26, 2023

VivoPower signs definitive distribution agreement for EV fleet charging solutions

VivoPower International has signed a definitive partnership to market and distribute Vital EV Solutions fleet charging products and services globally.

The Amerit EV Anywhere program draws upon a vast footprint of skilled technicians throughout the US to rapidly deploy EV fleet maintenance services wherever they are needed. Image: Amerit Fleet Solutions

May 26, 2023

Blink Charging teams up with Amerit Fleet Solutions

Blink Charging and Amerit Fleet Solutions have announced a cooperative agreement for Amerit to provide on-site preventative maintenance support for Blink’s growing fleet customers throughout the US.

Brookfield says the new collaborative solution will accelerate EV charging infrastructure and clean energy deployments across the US. Photo: © Korn Vitthayanukarun | Dreamstime.com

May 25, 2023

Strategic partnership to launch Charging-as-a-Service solution

Shoals Technologies Group and Brookfield Renewable have announced a strategic partnership to introduce an innovative Charging-as-a-Service (CaaS) solution for EV charging infrastructure.

In Europe, the Allego network partnership provides Fisker drivers with 100% renewable-energy charging options. (Photo: Fisker)

May 23, 2023

Fisker affirms commitment to renewable energy use with Allego

Fisker has highlighted its commitment to sustainability through its renewable-energy charging partnership with Allego.

By combining battery storage and charging station, Ads-Tec Energy enables the rapid scale-up of charging infrastructure in inner cities without grid expansion (Illustration by Ads-Tec)

May 22, 2023

Ads-Tec and Jolt deepen long-standing partnership

Ads-Tec Energy and Jolt Energy have announced an extension of their long-standing collaboration to deploy ultra-fast charging stations in major cities in Europe and the United States.

LNG Electric aims to create a charging network covering 10%-15% of the US hospitality market. Image: © Ramon Cliff/Dreamstime.com

May 22, 2023

LNG Electric and MD7 partner to install EV chargers at 13,000 US hotels

EV charging provider LNG Electric is partnering with design firm MD7 to place Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) EV charging stations at over 13,000 hotels and 40+ multi-family communities across the US.