Tag Archives: EV charging

PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System from Volvo Energy delivers integration, safety, and flexible performance

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Energy has launched the PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System at its Customer Day in Gothenburg, presenting a new solution designed and built in Sweden to help customers optimize energy use, strengthen resilience, and accelerate electrification. The system … Read the full press release

Logicor completes 23,000 sqm sustainable logistics hub in Tuscany with BREEAM certification and expansion plans in Rome

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has finalised the construction of a new 23,000 sqm logistics hub in Quarrata, Tuscany, enhancing its network of sustainable facilities in Italy. The development, located on a 34,000 sqm site near Florence, includes a warehouse of 22,000 … Read the full press release

EIB supports Joltie with €17.5 million financing to roll out 2,200 EV charging points in Greece and Cyprus

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved up to €17.5 million in venture debt financing for Joltie SA, a Greek EV charging operator, to install about 2,200 new charging points in Greece and Cyprus by 2029. Supported by … Read the full press release

CTP secures Siemens Energy as major tenant at CTPark Mülheim with 20,000 sqm lease in Germany’s Rhine-Ruhr region

(IN BRIEF) CTP has signed a 20,000 sqm lease with Siemens Energy at its new CTPark Mülheim industrial and logistics park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, following a recent agreement with E.ON subsidiary Westenergie. The Siemens Energy site, scheduled for groundbreaking … Read the full press release

Shell halts Rotterdam biofuels plant construction after review but reinforces €6.5 billion investment in Dutch energy transition

(IN BRIEF) Shell has decided not to proceed with the construction of its biofuels plant at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam after a review determined the project would not be competitive enough to meet customer needs. According to Machteld … Read the full press release

E.ON Hits 10,000 Digital Secondary Substations, Accelerating Smart Grid Rollout by 500 Units Monthly

(IN BRIEF) E.ON grid companies have installed their 10,000th digital secondary substation in Germany, a critical link for real‐time monitoring between medium‐ and low‐voltage networks. As renewable generation and electrification grow, these smart substations send two million measurements per minute to … Read the full press release

IONITY to Expand Charging Infrastructure with EUR 50 Million Investment from KfW IPEX-Bank, Supporting the Transition to Electric Mobility

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 50 million to IONITY to support the expansion of its High Power Charging network across Europe. This investment will enhance IONITY’s infrastructure, particularly in Germany, France, Sweden, and the UK, by improving charging … Read the full press release

Logicor and Solo to Build 28,000 sqm Eco-Friendly Logistics Hub in Bràfim

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Solo have launched construction on a Build-to-Suit logistics facility in Bràfim, Tarragona, aimed at boosting local employment and advancing sustainable logistics in Catalonia. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2026, the 28,000 sqm hub will serve as … Read the full press release

Bechtle Unveils Ambitious Expansion with Eco-Friendly Offices in Bonn and Sankt Augustin

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle, a leading IT service provider, is advancing its regional strategy in the Bonn-Rhine-Sieg area with two major construction projects. The company plans to build new office complexes in Bonn’s Bad Godesberg district and in Sankt Augustin. The … Read the full press release

bp Drives Portfolio Reshaping: Strategic Sale of Austrian Retail Sites, EV Charging, and Fleet Business

(IN BRIEF) bp has announced its intention to sell its mobility and convenience business in Austria as part of a strategic move to focus on its downstream operations. The sale includes over 260 retail sites (approximately 120 company-owned), EV charging … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr Revises FY 2024 Outlook and Exits EV Charging Business Following Strategic Review

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr Group AG has provided an update on its strategic initiatives and revised financial outlook for fiscal year 2024. The company has decided to exit the EV charging business in the EMEA region due to unfavorable market conditions, … Read the full press release

Centrica and First Bus Partner to Expand EV Charging Access, Advancing UK Fleet Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Centrica and First Bus have launched a partnership granting Centrica access to First Bus’s EV charging infrastructure, beginning at the Leicester depot. This collaboration supports both companies’ emission reduction targets and allows Centrica engineers to extend service reach … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr Enhances INCH Duo Charger to Meet PAS 1899 Accessibility Standards for Inclusive EV Charging

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr has upgraded its INCH Duo charging station to meet the PAS 1899 specification, aimed at improving accessibility for all users, including those with disabilities. The PAS 1899 guidelines, developed in collaboration with Motability and the Office for … Read the full press release

Logicor Begins Construction on Sustainable Logistics Hub in Altrincham, Targeting Key North England Distribution Routes

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, Logicor Park Altrincham, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK, multi-let industrial site, warehouse space, sustainable logistics space, EPC A+, BREEAM Very Good, EV charging facilities, LED lighting, Solar PV system, biodiversity net gain, redevelopment, North West, Golden Triangle, distribution … Read the full press release

Luxembourg’s EV Charging Infrastructure Expands with SWIO and EVBox Partnership

(IN BRIEF) SWIO, a joint venture by mobility service provider Losch and infrastructure engineering firm SOCOM, is partnering with EVBox, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, to introduce high-speed EV charging stations in Luxembourg. SWIO has already installed … Read the full press release

Green Energy Initiative: Iberdrola and bp pulse’s €1 Billion Plan for High-Speed EV Charging Across Iberia

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola and bp pulse have officially launched their joint venture, aiming to create an extensive high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charging network in Iberia. The venture plans to invest €1 billion and deploy 5,000 charging points in Spain and … Read the full press release

Infineon Expands CoolMOS CFD7A Line with QDPAK Package for Enhanced EV Charging Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG is extending its 650 V CoolMOS™ CFD7A series by introducing the QDPAK package to meet the growing demand for efficient and high-performance power electronics in electric vehicle (EV) charging systems. The QDPAK package offers equivalent … Read the full press release

Infineon Collaborates with Infypower to Boost EV Charging Efficiency with SiC Power Semiconductors

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has partnered with Infypower, a prominent Chinese new energy vehicle charging company, to enhance the efficiency of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Infineon will supply Infypower with its industry-leading 1200 V CoolSiC™ MOSFET power semiconductor devices, … Read the full press release

Shell to Sell Home Energy Businesses to Octopus Energy, Eyes Collaboration in EV Charging

(IN BRIEF) Shell Petroleum Company Limited, via its subsidiary Impello Limited, is set to divest its UK and German home energy businesses, Shell Energy Retail Limited (SERL) and Shell Energy Retail GmbH (SERG), to Octopus Energy Group. These businesses cater … Read the full press release

Uber and bp strike deal to offer EV charging for ride-hail drivers

(IN BRIEF) Oil and gas company bp and ride-hailing platform Uber have signed a deal to collaborate on accelerating Uber’s transition to an all-electric fleet in the US, Canada, and Europe by 2030, and worldwide by 2040. The deal will … Read the full press release