Government initiatives, innovations, and legislation

CEC awards grant for pioneering Rural Electrification And Charging Technology project

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved US$2.5m for the first phase of a two-phase, US$27m "Responsive, Easy Charging Products with Dynamic Signals" (REDWDS) grant.

Nomad powers California’s shift from diesel generators to mobile batteries

California industries in search of clean, quiet, reliable power have a new reason to look to Nomad Transportable Power Systems.

National Car Charging wins prestigious Naspo ValuePoint Master Agreement

National Car Charging (NCC) has secured a multi-year NASPO ValuePoint Master Agreement with the State of Maryland.

GoPowerEV awarded US$4m California Energy Commission REACH 2.0 grant

GoPowerEV has announced a US$4.1m grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) through the Reliable, Equitable, and Accessible Charging for Multi-family Housing 2.0 (REACH 2.0) program.

New trial offers EV drivers in the UK a chance to lower charging costs

EDF is launching a new electric vehicle offer in the UK that automates smart charging of EVs, utilising low-cost, low carbon energy, providing maximum benefit with minimal effort for customers.

Warrington works with Zest to deliver on-street EV charging

Warrington Borough Council in the UK is working with Zest to deliver major new EV charging infrastructure. In total 150 charging bays will be installed across 35 streets in the town.

Joint Office expands Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook

The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has announced a major update to its Public EV Charging Infrastructure Playbook with four new modules to assist with the planning and build out of zero-emission transportation systems.

Bowman installs public EV charging stations at Burlington, VT, office

Bowman Consulting Group has completed the installation and activation of its first company-owned, stand-alone EV charging stations at its Burlington, VT-area office.

Canada’s government invests C$76m for 180 York Region Transit electric buses

Canada has announced a federal investment of C$76m to help York Region build an electric bus fleet and reach net-zero by 2050.

Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab help Canadian businesses save 50% on EV charger installations through ZEVIP

Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab have partnered to help Canadian businesses secure grant funding for up to 50% of the costs associated with purchasing and installing new electric vehicle chargers.