Government initiatives, innovations, and legislation

National Car Charging awarded contract with the State of California

National Car Charging (NCC) has been exclusively awarded a multi-year charging station procurement contract for non-networked DC fast charging infrastructure with the State of California.

EVgo announces awardees of Second Annual National EV Charging Recognition Program

EVgo has announced the awardees of its second annual National EV Charging Recognition Program, presented by Connect the Watts.

Over US$46m to enhance EV charging reliability and workforce development announced

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced US$46.5m for 30 projects in 16 states and Washington, DC to boost EV charging performance, resiliency, and reliability.

Chargie receives ATO and FedRAMP Authorised designations from US Government

Chargie has announced its platform has been granted Authorisation to Operate (ATO) within federal government systems from the US General Services Administration (GSA).

US government partners with Linux Foundation Energy on EV charging

LF Energy is partnering with the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to build an open-source reference implementation for EV charging infrastructure.

EVs or e-bikes: what is the future path for sustainable urban transport?

It is not EVs, but e-bikes, e-mopeds and e-scooters that are the vehicles of the future – at least for those travelling in cities. That was the gist of the argument in a provocative Financial Times opinion piece published this month by Paris-based journalist Simon Kuper. But is he right, and what are the implications for the ongoing rollout of EVs and the required charging infrastructure?

Electric road expansion for India

An electric road expansion programme is planned for India.

Third round of EV fast track zero-emission vehicle infrastructure funding incentives in California

The third round of the CEC's EnergIIZE Electric Vehicle Fast Track funding lane will open at 9:00 am Pacific Time on 7 February 2024.

Canadian federal investment to deliver 56 new EV chargers across Halifax

The Halifax Regional Municipality in Canada has received funding of CA$980,000 to install 46 Level 2 and 10 Level 3 fast chargers at key locations across the region.

Nearly US$150m in grants announced to repair or replace 4,500 EV chargers in US

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly US$150m in grants awarded to 24 recipients across 20 states to improve existing EV infrastructure.