
Karma, Factorial Launch U.S. Solid-State Battery Program
Karma Automotive and Factorial announced the first U.S. solid-state battery production program for passenger vehicles, integrating FEST technology into the all-electric Kaveya super-coupe.

Karma Automotive and Factorial announced the first U.S. solid-state battery production program for passenger vehicles, integrating FEST technology into the all-electric Kaveya super-coupe.

XPENG and Voltron launched Indonesia's first 480 kW ultra-fast charging station, supporting the G6 Pro's 5C battery technology with 10%-80% charging in under 12 minutes.

QuantumScape inaugurated its Eagle Line in San Jose, a scalable production platform for solid-state lithium-metal batteries designed to support customer testing and enable gigawatt-hour-scale licensing.

Electrify America reported over 20 million charging sessions and 750 GWh delivered in 2025, with major station openings and charger upgrades across its U.S. network.

CATL Chairman Dr. Robin Zeng outlined the company's zero-carbon energy vision at the World Laureates Summit, detailing battery recycling achievements and grid-forming storage technology driving the sustainable energy transition.

Mitra EV closed $27 million in equity and debt financing to expand its capital-efficient fleet electrification platform, offering SMB operators up to 75% operating cost reductions without upfront investment.

L-Charge launches a 60 kW mobile EV charging vehicle combining DC fast charging with full fleet service capabilities, targeting tow operators and municipalities with PTO-powered, grid-independent operation.

New USCALE research shows EV drivers prefer Plug & Charge and ad-hoc payments but are forced to use apps and cards due to limited availability and high roaming fees.

Baden-Württemberg police deploy ADS-TEC Energy's battery-buffered ChargePost at Pforzheim, delivering up to 300 kW fast charging for electric patrol vehicles on limited grid capacity.

StoreDot released 4695 XFC cylindrical cells for defense evaluation. The silicon-dominant anode batteries charge to 80% in 10 minutes and offer NDAA-compliant supply chain options.

The Mobility House North America launched Cascade EV Aggregator, a vehicle-grid integration platform enabling utilities to aggregate EV charging across asset classes for virtual power plant participation.

Emobi closed a $3.4 million seed round led by Florida Funders to expand JustPlug, its cloud-based Plug & Charge solution that enables automatic EV charging across legacy and modern infrastructure.

Ford appoints Lisa Drake as Ford Energy president to lead the automaker's new battery energy storage systems business targeting utility-scale and residential markets.

Wallbox and Eneco eMobility have partnered to deploy eM4 Twin commercial AC chargers across Benelux offices, retail sites, and public parking facilities, targeting high-utilization environments requiring grid-aware load management.

WEX launches first fleet card combining fuel and EV charging payments into one account, offering 175,000+ charging ports and 90% U.S. gas station coverage for mixed-energy fleets.

Pilot Travel Centers will install Tesla Semi Chargers at select U.S. locations beginning in 2026, featuring V4 cabinet technology delivering up to 1.2 megawatts per stall along major freight corridors.

EVgo plans to expand from nearly 100 NACS connectors to more than 500 by the end of 2026, targeting key U.S. markets as NACS-equipped vehicles proliferate.

Monta has launched Monta AI, a proactive intelligence layer for EV charging operations that analyzes network data continuously, resolves 79% of driver queries automatically, and is available to all customers at no additional cost.

EV Roadway has opened a three-unit Autel MaxiCharger DH480 DC fast charging station at Vintage Oaks Shopping Center in Novato, California, delivering up to 480 kW near Highway 101.

Actemium completes UK's first public eHGV charging hub at Moto Exeter, featuring four bays with ABB Terra 175–350kW chargers as part of GRIDSERVE's £100m+ Electric Freightway program.