EVBox operations virtually shut down
Almost all 700 jobs are lostThe 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...Read more
Nuvve accelerates bidirectional charging in Europe
ExpansionCharging stations operator Nuvve has joined the Environmental Valorization of Virtual Energy (EVVE) storage project to accelerate bidirectional charging stations across Europe.Read more
Octopus, Uber and BYD partner for cheaper EV charging
PartnershipOctopus Energy, Uber and BYD, have partnered to offer “the UK’s cheapest” electric vehicle (EV) charging bundle for Uber drivers.Read more
Biggest electrical retailer in UK is going to sell Ohme EV chargers
CollaborationElectric vehicle (EV) charger manufacturer Ohme has been selected to be the official EV charger partner for Currys, the UK’s largest electrical retailer. Ohme chargers will soon be available for direct-to-consumer purchases at Currys stores...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
Wattif takes over housing cooperatives portfolio from Mer
ExpansionWattif has acquired the Norwegian part of Mer’s business with charging stations for housing cooperatives. Wattif now claims being one of the largest operators of charging stations for housing cooperatives in Europe.Read more