The Dutch charging infrastructure provider EVBox has to largely cease operations and only a fraction of the jobs are to be saved. EVBox is said to have posted losses totalling 800 million euros since the takeover by Engie.Read more
Switzerland awards five more HPC contracts
InfrastructureThe Swiss Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) has awarded five companies the contract to build new fast-charging hubs along the country’s motorways. In addition to charging point operators such as Fastned and GOFAST, OEM-affiliated providers were...Read more
The Netherlands subsidise EV charging stations for commercial vehicles
InfrastructureCompanies in the Netherlands can now apply for funding to set up charging stations for commercial EVs. There is 57 million euros available. Applications can be send in until December 31.Read more
“Battery swaps is a good alternative for traditional charging for EV trucks”
Swedish researchers explore new charging methodThe Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI) has published a report outlining the potential of battery-swapping technology as a viable alternative to traditional charging methods, particularly for heavy vehicles.Read more
Berlin-based Cariqa gets €1 million to launch consumer-facing EV charging marketplace
InnovationCariqa, a start-up that claims to transform the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape, announced the close of its 1 million euros pre-seed funding round. The funding will be used to develop the world’s first consumer-facing...Read more
Siemens to carve out electric vehicle charging business
More focus, more agileSiemens has announced the intention to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organized it into a separate business unit in 2022. Read more