Australia's Cheaper Home Batteries Program has added 10.7 GWh of distributed storage to the grid, while EV sales surge to one in six new cars. Yet the country's biggest challenge is no longer on the supply side — it's the low-voltage distribution network that can't keep pace with simultaneous demand from EVs, home batteries and data centres.
The Netherlands is facing severe electricity grid congestion, with distributors Liander and Enexis calling on solar PV owners to temporarily reduce feed-in during peak hours. Around 7,300 customers are waiting for stronger grid connections, and new priority rules take effect in July 2026.
Santa Barbara Clean Energy, a California-based Community Choice Aggregator, has launched new EV charging support and incentives specifically targeting multifamily residential properties. The program combines financial incentives with technical assistance to bring charging infrastructure to apartment buildings — a challenge many EV drivers in shared housing face globally.
Washington State's Department of Commerce is deploying $37 million to expand EV charging infrastructure across the entire state, with a focus on underserved and rural communities. The investment is a key pillar of Washington's broader strategy to make 100% of new car sales zero-emission by 2030.
MAN Truck & Bus, Dettendorfer Energy GmbH and partners are launching the 'Green Brenner Initiative' to turn the Brenner Corridor — one of Europe's busiest freight routes — into a model region for emission-free logistics. The project builds on real-world tests conducted last summer.
Renting an electric car before committing to a purchase is one of the smartest ways to test EV life in practice. It reveals real-world charging habits, range expectations, and whether the switch truly fits your lifestyle.
In the United States, federal and state-level administrative bottlenecks are significantly slowing down the expansion of EV charging infrastructure. Despite billions in committed funding, permitting delays and utility interconnection backlogs are the real obstacles.
Wisconsin has opened a new NEVI funding round worth around $40 million to expand EV fast-charging beyond its existing highway corridor network. The move targets underserved areas across the state.
Columbia Basin College (CBC) in Washington State has added new electric vehicle charging stations to its campus, expanding EV charging access in the Tri-Cities area. The move reflects a growing trend of educational institutions investing in EV infrastructure.
TRC Senior Director and ACT Expo co-founder Joe Annotti shares his take on the state of electric and clean trucking in 2026, covering incentive programs, market trends, and standout OEMs like Autocar.
Martin Roemheld, CEO of EnBW mobility+, argues that the next phase of EV charging infrastructure is not about adding more charging points — it's about higher power, smarter placement, and entirely new service models. Selling kilowatt-hours alone is no longer a viable product strategy.
The U.S. Department of Energy's EVGrid Assist program has released a comprehensive set of charts and figures examining the relationship between electric vehicle charging demand and grid infrastructure. The data offers valuable insights for policymakers, grid operators, and EV charging network developers worldwide.
Taking your electric vehicle to an island destination like Martha's Vineyard requires careful planning around charging infrastructure. Here's what EV drivers need to know before heading off the mainland.
German energy company EnBW has reached 500 fast-charging locations at Rewe and Penny supermarkets across Germany, hitting the halfway mark of a joint 1,000-site target by 2030. The rollout covers roughly one in six Rewe Group stores.
Two new electric vehicle charging stations have opened in Western and Eastern Kentucky, expanding the state's EV infrastructure. The move is part of broader US efforts to eliminate charging 'dead zones' in rural and semi-rural areas.
Several high-power EV charging stations operated by Enel X Way near Naples, Italy, have been put out of service after targeted thefts in which perpetrators dismantled and stole critical internal components. The incidents highlight growing physical security risks for public EV charging infrastructure across Europe.
A €1 billion EU funding package for heavy-duty vehicle charging infrastructure is pushing the electrification of logistics to center stage. But according to Greenflash expert Marc Oertker, placing a few fast chargers in a depot yard is nowhere near enough — the real challenge is building holistic energy systems.
Charging an electric vehicle at home is significantly cheaper than many people assume — often three to four times less expensive per kilometer than petrol. Here's a breakdown of the real costs and savings.
An Australian logistics giant is testing its first electric semi-truck on a demanding inter-city route, supported by a locally developed heavy-duty charger with built-in battery storage. The project highlights how combined EV charging and energy storage can solve grid capacity challenges for heavy transport.
US-based GPM Investments is expanding its electric vehicle charging network across its convenience store and fuel station locations. The move reflects a broader industry trend of traditional fuel retailers integrating EV charging into their existing infrastructure.
Artificial intelligence-controlled EV charging could extend battery lifespan by nearly 23%, according to new research. Smarter charging algorithms protect battery health and could significantly reduce the long-term cost of owning an electric vehicle.
The US Department of Energy maintains a broad program focused on advancing electric vehicle batteries and charging infrastructure. Its findings and standards increasingly influence global EV markets, including Europe.
The mountain city of Aspen, Colorado is expanding its EV charging network with 7 additional charging stations. The move reflects a broader push across the US and Europe to build out public charging infrastructure and support the transition to electric mobility.
Tesla has won an appeal in a legal dispute over its Supercharger pricing practices, with the court upholding the company's right to set its own charging fees. The ruling could have broader implications for how private EV charging networks operate across the EU and beyond.
Plugsurfing, founded in Berlin in 2012 as a pioneer of EV charging roaming, is now developing subscription offers spanning multiple charge point operators (CPOs). Wilhelm Henriksson, Head of Networks, Strategy and BI, shared the company's current direction in a recent interview. The firm has shifted its core focus to B2B white-label apps and APIs, serving energy companies and automakers across Europe.
Plugsurfing, the Berlin-born EV charging roaming pioneer, is developing subscription models that work across multiple charge point operators (CPOs). Wilhelm Henriksson, Head of Networks, Strategy and BI, outlined how this could transform the EV charging experience for drivers across Europe.
Nevada has opened its first non-Tesla-owned supercharger site at Genoa Lakes, marking a milestone in the diversification of the US EV charging network. The development reflects growing competition in fast-charging infrastructure beyond Tesla's dominant Supercharger network.
Texas is making significant strides in building out its electric vehicle and heavy-duty truck charging network. The state's moves signal a broader push to electrify not just passenger cars but also the freight sector.
Australia's Chargefox charging app has integrated the EV fast chargers of a petrol retail network, making it easier for EV drivers to find and use charging points across the country. The move highlights the growing trend of traditional fuel retailers embracing electric vehicle infrastructure.
Tennessee has revised its electric vehicle roadmap, setting a goal of 750,000 light-duty EVs on its roads by 2035. The plan focuses on expanding the charging network and ensuring broader access to electric mobility.