Octopus EV Names Gurjeet Grewal Permanent CEO
Octopus EV appoints Gurjeet Grewal as permanent CEO following record fleet growth, a new BYD V2G partnership, and expansion into Germany, marking a new chapter in its global EV strategy.
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Ampere and Stratus Partner on Cobalt-Free Cathode Technology
Ampere and Stratus Materials have signed a Joint Development Agreement to test cobalt-free LXMOTM cathode technology, aiming to deliver high-density, low-cost, and safer batteries for future Renault EVs.
bp pulse Opens Major EV Charging Hub Near Houston Hobby Airport
bp pulse has opened a new 40-bay EV charging hub near Houston’s Hobby Airport, marking a key expansion of its U.S. network and deepening its airport-focused partnership with Hertz.
PowerCo Breaks Ground on Canada’s Largest EV Battery Plant
PowerCo has started construction on its $7 billion St. Thomas gigafactory, Canada’s largest EV battery plant, set to produce Unified Cell batteries and create thousands of skilled jobs by 2027.
Kempower Expands Southeast U.S. Presence with PowerUp Partnership
Kempower is scaling its U.S. operations with new PowerUp America sites across the Southeast, supporting NEVI compliance, domestic manufacturing, and expanded access to fast, reliable EV charging.
viveEV and RED E Partner to Deliver Smarter, More Reliable Charging in Carrollton
viveEV and RED E partner to enhance Carrollton’s EV charging reliability, combining viveEV hardware with RED E’s enterprise CSMS for intelligent monitoring, 24/7 uptime, and seamless user experience.
Slate Expands Charging and Service Access Nationwide
Slate expands customer access with Tesla Supercharger compatibility via NACS and nationwide service through RepairPal’s certified network—enhancing both long-distance charging convenience and local high-voltage maintenance coverage.
Edge Energy and Lincoln Electric Launch 100kW Single-Phase DC Fast Charger
Edge Energy’s 100kW single-phase DC fast charging system—developed with Lincoln Electric and DC America—enables rapid, cost-efficient EV charging in areas without three-phase grid access.
Wallbox and Hera Group Expand Fast Charging Network Across Italy
Wallbox and Hera Group will install 58 Supernova 120 kW DC chargers across Emilia-Romagna by 2025, expanding Italy’s public charging network under the EU-backed PNRR sustainable mobility initiative.
Rolec Partners with UKSOL for Clean Energy
UKSOL and Rolec have partnered to integrate solar generation with EV charging, delivering renewable, cost-effective energy solutions for UK homes and businesses through locally manufactured, high-performance technology and flexible financing models.
Power Innovations Level 3 Chargers Earn EPRI Validation
Power Innovations International’s 30 kW and 60 kW Level 3 chargers have been accepted to the EPRI Vetted Product List, reinforcing their position as flexible, high-performance solutions for commercial and utility EV charging needs.
Porsche Cayenne Electric Debuts Advanced 800-Volt System
Porsche’s upcoming Cayenne Electric combines a 113 kWh function-integrated battery, predictive cooling, and 400 kW charging—defining a new standard for high-performance electric SUVs.
Pure Lithium Opens Chicago HQ to Accelerate Battery Commercialization
Pure Lithium opens its Chicago HQ to launch Brine to Battery™ pilot production, accelerating commercialization of its high-density, cobalt-free lithium metal battery technology for EV and energy applications.
Subaru Solterra EV Gains Tesla Supercharging Access
Subaru expands Solterra EV charging options with Tesla Supercharger access, Plug & Charge capability, and a new NACS adapter, reinforcing its commitment to convenience and sustainable mobility.
World’s First Wireless-Charging Motorway Powers EVs in Motion
VINCI Autoroutes and Electreon’s A10 project demonstrates the future of EV infrastructure—dynamic wireless charging that powers vehicles on the move, cutting costs, emissions, and recharging downtime across Europe.
IONNA Partners with Casey’s to Expand EV Charging Network
IONNA’s new partnership with Casey’s doubles its charging network capacity in three months, bringing 400 kW fast chargers to convenience store locations across six states by year’s end.
Electron Buys Rhythmos.io for Grid Capacity
Electron is acquiring Rhythmos.io to combine DER visibility and flexibility market capabilities, helping utilities affordably expand grid capacity and defer billions in infrastructure upgrade costs.
Pando Electric Unveils Always-On EV Charging Mesh
Pando Electric’s new Canopy mesh system eliminates WiFi and cellular needs in EV charging, ensuring always-on connectivity and reliability for multifamily properties at no extra cost.
First US Multi-State Bidirectional Charging Program
Bidirectional Energy and Wallbox have launched North America’s first multi-state bidirectional charging program, offering significant incentives to 180 households in California and Connecticut using the Kia EV9.
Zuup–GreenFlux Partnership Powers EV Roaming
This Zuup–GreenFlux collaboration brings driver-first roaming to Australia, connecting fragmented networks into one seamless experience while boosting CPO utilization. Backed by European-proven scale, it aims to accelerate EV adoption nationwide.