NRG Energy made a deal with the California Public Utilities Commission that calls for NRG to invest $100 million over the next four years to build a comprehensive EV charging network.
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International agreement could break down barriers to worldwide EV sales
Key regulatory agencies from the US, EU and Japan agreed yesterday to “closely cooperate on convergence of regulatory obligations related to electric vehicles in the global context.”
How government helped build America’s EV charging market
The US charging network 2.0—The evolution of a revolution: Part 2» Read part 1 here: How the biggest US EV charging networks got their starts The US public charging market did not emerge from private capital alone. From ARRA to IIJA, IRA and rural grant programs, federal policy repeatedly stepped in to create baseline charger… Read more »
Michigan achieves NEVI fully built out status, unlocking $51 million in additional funding for public EV charging
Michigan has reached a milestone in its implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, unlocking the remaining funds for the state’s EV charging buildout. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has approved the state’s fiscal year 2026 EV Infrastructure Deployment (EVID) Plan, and Michigan has received “fully built out” certification under the NEVI program…. Read more »
Kempower expands its US footprint at new PowerUp EV charging sites across the Southeast
Public EV charging provider PowerUp America has ordered multiple DC fast chargers from charger manufacturer Kempower, to be installed at charging sites across the Southeast. The new charging sites—five in Tennessee, two in Virginia, and one under development in Kentucky—were funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. As required by the NEVI… Read more »
California sets new quarterly EV sales record, doubles down on support for public charging
As predicted, US EV sales mushroomed prior to the expiration of the federal tax credits. Will sales now crater sans credits? That remains to be seen, but for now, California’s EV market share has surged to a European-style level, and the state continues to take measures to keep the EV transition going. In the third… Read more »
Tellus Power wins funding for 33 EV charging sites in California’s second round of NEVI program funding
Tellus Power builds EV chargers in California. The company offers DC fast chargers in 180 kW and 360 kW versions, with a choice of CCS, CHAdeMO and/or NACS connectors. The company has just announced a big win in its home state. In July, the California Energy Commission proposed $36.88 million in awards in the state’s… Read more »
Revised NEVI guidance will apparently allow states to proceed with EV charging projects
The US Department of Transportation has unveiled revised guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. At the moment, it appears that some or all of the NEVI Formula projects in the pipeline can proceed. The NEVI Formula Program, established as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, provided $5 billion in funding that… Read more »
A new report suggests US EV charging networks are slowly improving—and getting more prevalent
EV charging stations: more plugs, standardized pricing, and reliability rises a little. The whole topic of charging an electric vehicle remains a mystery to EV-curious car shoppers. Dealership sales staff often know little more than their customers. YouTube videos with horror stories about dead public charging stations, long lines, and slow charging—not to mention outright… Read more »
Kempower’s new Flex Satellite public EV charging station features CCS and NACS connectors
EV charging solution provider Kempower has launched a new EVSE product that it calls a “cutting-edge fast-charging experience.” The Kempower Flex Satellite is designed for public charging applications, and offers both CCS and NACS connectors. It works in conjunction with the Kempower Power Unit, which provides DC power to a number of satellite units. The… Read more »