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Sebastian Schmitt takes over ZF Division E

Division E, which consolidates ZF’s conventional, hybrid and fully electric passenger car drivetrains, is experiencing its second leadership change this year. Mathias Miedreich had taken over the division in January as Executive Board member, but was appointed CEO in...

Tesla shares Supercharger data with Google Maps

This was announced by the @TeslaCharging account in one of its usual short posts on X. ‘Live availability of Superchargers now in Google Maps,’ is all it says. The graphic shown here as the article image was also published.Basically,...

Mercedes introduces flexible pricing to MB.CHARGE

In recent years, there has been a common trend in manufacturer charging rates. Many manufacturers offer a basic charging option without a monthly base fee in order to provide access to public charging points throughout Europe billing. This option...

Volkswagen EVs gain Supercharger access

For pre-2026 model years, the adapters will become available from November18th at Volkswagen dealerships or online via the VW website. The adapter has a retail price of $200, although ‘original owners’ of MY25 ID.4 and ID. Buzz EVs may...

ACEA: EV registrations rise by 20 per cent

In total, ACEA has recorded 1,300,188 new battery-electric vehicles so far this year, maintaining the steady share of 16.1 per cent. The association notes that this is “still below the pace required at this stage of the transition”. At...

Jim Baumbick becomes president of Ford Europe

He is set to take up the post on 1 November, according to Ford. “In this role, Baumbick, who most recently served as vice president, Advanced Product Development, Cycle Planning and Programs, will lead the strategic direction for the...

Vector presents MCS-compatible test device for charging communication

The system, developed in collaboration with EA Elektro-Automatik, also supports other common charging standards and is available now, according to Vector. The system delivers scalable DC charging power of up to 3.84 MW, enabling load and endurance testing under...

Zeekr opens first Zeekr Power charging station in Thailand

Zeekr has installed its first Zeekr Power charging station in the underground parking area of CentralWorld, one of Thailand’s largest shopping complexes, located in downtown Bangkok. The company developed the site in partnership with local EV charging solutions provider...

Keba secures major contract from EO Charging

As part of the agreement, the two companies will install thousands of AC and DC charging stations over the coming months. Initial deployments are already underway in Sweden, Italy, the Benelux countries, and the United Kingdom. The rollout will...

Leiters to become Porsche CEO & Blume’s VW contract is extended

Rumours that VW and Porsche CEO Oliver Blume would concentrate solely on Wolfsburg had circulated for some time – but things moved quickly on Friday. After reports surfaced that Blume’s withdrawal from Porsche was imminent and a successor had...

Acepower Partners with IMECAR to Accelerate Turkey’s EV Charging Infrastructure

Mark, CEO of IMECAR, commented, “The charger module is at the heart of any charging system. AcePower’s full-silicon carbide technology provides superior efficiency and a longer lifespan, greatly enhancing our product’s competitiveness in international markets. Moreover, it reduces the...

Q3 figures show Tesla back on track – but is the growth sustainable?

Tesla presents itself as strengthened in its latest financial report, avoiding fanfare and focusing on continuity. Those hoping for product news may be disappointed, but the Texans have delivered figures likely to please investors: revenue surged to 28.1 billion...

Wallbox launches 400 kW Supernova PowerRing

According to Wallbox, the PowerRing links several Supernova chargers within a single network that distributes power dynamically between outlets. Each configuration can include up to three Supernova units and six charging points, allowing installed capacities of 240, 480, or...

Zest completes charging station rollout at the University of Warwick

UK charge point operator Zest has completed a campus-wide rollout of 142 charging spaces at the University of Warwick, which it had kicked off roughly a year ago. It is not clear how power these chargers offer. Zest only...

Malaysia to open its first highway-integrated EV charging hub soon

Yinson GreenTech and PLUS Malaysia have announced a new joint-venture entity called ‘Terra ChargEV’ to develop the new EV charging facility, which they have aptly named ‘The Hub.’ They plan to build it at the Seremban Rest and Service...

VW: Blume to step down from Porsche post in 2026, Leiters to take over

Initially, the German publications Der Spiegel and Bild reported, citing insider sources, that the manager would step down as CEO of Porsche in 2026. The supervisory board had already agreed on a successor, though the name was not mentioned...

Heliox launches 44 kW V2G DC charger

As the name suggests, the Heliox 44 kW V2G delivers up to 44 kW and is capable of charging bidirectionally. According to the company, it is compatible with both networked and standalone operations. It complies with ISO 15118-20 and...

Illinois launches $20 million funding round for public EV charging

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a new funding round to accelerate the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the state. The initiative will make up to $20 million available for new publicly accessible charging stations.Funding...

Ukraine impresses with strong electric car sales figures

Obtaining reliable figures on the Ukrainian car market is somewhat tricky. On the one hand, there are relatively inaccurate overviews of the overall market for new registrations available online, but on the other hand, there are also statistics specific...

Michigan expands EV charging at multifamily housing

The funding rounds focus on multifamily housing, which remains a key challenge for EV adoption due to limited access to home charging. A newly revised call for proposals allocates an additional $5 million for non-public Level 2 AC chargers...

Emanuele Cappellano to head up Stellantis Europe

Previously, Cappellano was Head of South America at Stellantis and also led Stellantis Pro One – the company’s commercial vehicle division. Now, he is set to succeed Jean-Philippe Imparato as Head of Enlarged Europe & European Brands. Cappellano will...

Zaptec introduces trolls ICE fans with private petrol pump

Norwegian charging infrastructure manufacturer Zaptec took to LinkedIn with a rather amusing video: “At Zaptec, we are committed to meeting our customers’ needs. When ‘PetrolDaddy_69’ wrote that electric cars are for vegans and batteries are for toys, we were...

Blink Charging announces collaboration with Karbon Homes

As part of its sustainability plans, Karbon pledged to equip all new property developments with renewable technologies, including solar PV, heat pumps, battery storage, and, with Blink’s help, EV charging infrastructure.“Working with Blink as a singular provider will increase...

SPIE to install 658 EV charging points in Pyrénées-Atlantiques

SPIE CityNetworks, a French subsidiary of SPIE and part of the European multi-technical services group, has been awarded the contract to install and operate a new network of electric vehicle charging stations in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region. The 658 charging...

Interim CEO Markus Haupt continues to lead Seat and Cupra

When Wayne Griffiths unexpectedly left the Seat CEO position in spring, the Supervisory Board of Seat and Cupra appointed Markus Haupt, previously Head of Production, as interim CEO. This arrangement is now made permanent, with Haupt focusing primarily on...
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