Private sector initiatives & innovations (including PPPs)

Nyobolt showcases ultra-fast charging battery that reaches 80% in under 5 minutes

UK start-up Nyobolt says that initial in-vehicle testing using powerful 350kW (800V) DC fast chargers has confirmed that its 50Ah 35kWh EV battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in four minutes 37 seconds.

Arcadis completes charger installation for BP Pulse's first high-speed EV Gigahub in the US

Arcadis has announced the completion of BP's latest high-speed EV charging site at the company's North America headquarters in Houston, Texas.

EV Wireless Power Transfer Council launched in Japan

The founding members of the new Japanese EV Wireless Power Transfer Council have joined forces to announce formation of the Council to the Japanese and international media.

Hubject/Exicom partnership aims to fuel further growth in India's booming EV market

Hubject has entered into a strategic partnership with Exicom, India's largest EV charger manufacturer and a trusted partner for global automobile leaders, charge point operators and other ecosystem players.

LG and ChargePoint join forces to innovate EV charging

ChargePoint and LG Electronics (LG) have formed a strategic partnership to leverage their respective strengths for future innovations in EV charging.

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging accelerates investment in US clean energy and transportation economy

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging is the first DC fast-charging network in the United States to deploy Alpitronic's HYC 400 (Hypercharger 400) at scale.

Lotus claims fast charging record

Lotus says its first electric hyper-GT the Emeya has achieved a record-breaking charging time using the public charging network.

ChargePoint and Porsche Cars North America partner on charging service integration

EV charging solutions provider ChargePoint has started an agreement with Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) which will give PCNA access to the ChargePoint network within the Porsche Charging Service.

EcoG expands charging offering through partnership with Switch EV and acquisition of Charging OS Josev

American-German EV charging infrastructure provider EcoG has announced the acquisition of Josev, a pioneering EV charger operating system (OS). Josev’s integration into EcoG’s existing suite of EV charging products will be supported by EcoG’s new partnership with Josev creator, Switch EV.

WiTricity and International Transportation Service launch pilot wireless charging on Ford E-Transit fleet at Port of Long Beach

Wireless electric vehicle charging provider WiTricity, and International Transportation Service (ITS) are launching a first-of-its-kind pilot program at the Port of Long Beach.