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 »
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Scalvy raises $13.9 million in Series A funding for its modular power delivery platform
Distributed power specialist Scalvy has raised $13.9 million in an oversubscribed Series A funding round. This funding round brings Scalvy’s total capital raised to $17 million. The company will use the new funds to accelerate certification, field testing and deployment of its Power Neuron power delivery platform, and to support the rapid expansion of its… Read more »
UK government funds 484 new electric buses in 10 English regions
The UK may not be in the first ranks of EV hotspots with Norway and The Netherlands, but Albion is moving ahead with electrification far faster than some other countries we could name. On the streets of London, electric buses, taxis and rideshare vehicles are common sights, as are curbside EV charging stations. The UK… Read more »
Electric neighborhood vehicles are paying off faster than most HOAs expect
Sponsored by Burns Industrial Equipment. Electric vehicles are becoming integrated more and more in a variety of settings, including in neighborhoods with low-speed vehicles. Unlike traditional golf carts, these EVs can be a sustainable way to improve operational efficiency and boost resident satisfaction while offering the same transportational convenience. On top of that, it’s a… Read more »
Battery-maker Electrovaya receives $10.5-million purchase order from Fortune 500 customer
Battery manufacturer Electrovaya has received new purchase orders for its Infinity battery systems totaling approximately $10.5 million through its OEM sales channel. “A Fortune 500 US-based customer” will buy Electrovaya’s Infinity battery systems to power material handling electric vehicles at multiple distribution centers. Electrovaya says its Infinity battery systems are “engineered for demanding, high-duty-cycle applications,… Read more »
EXEDY to acquire in-wheel motor company Protean Electric
Japan’s EXEDY has approved the acquisition of Protean Electric, a UK-based developer of in-wheel motors, in a move it says is aimed at strengthening its electrification technology portfolio as the auto industry shifts toward “CASE” (connected, autonomous, shared & services, electric). Protean’s in-wheel motors—drive units integrated into the wheels—are positioned as a way to improve… Read more »
Maryland utility will subsidize 28 electric school buses in a pilot that will also test V2G tech
Electric utility Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy that serves some 285,000 customers in Maryland, has received approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a pilot program aimed at helping local school systems transition to zero-emission school buses, EVinfo reports. Maryland’s Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires public school systems to purchase… Read more »
E-mobility companies in Nigeria and Kenya are assembling electric vans and taxis from Chinese EV kits
E-mobility companies in Africa are beginning to assemble electric vans and taxis locally, using Chinese-made kits, the Associated Press reports. Kenya and Nigeria, two of Africa’s largest economies, are leading the push for local EV assembly. Lagos-based SAGLEV has begun assembling 18-seater electric passenger vans using imported kits supplied by Chinese automaker Dongfeng. The company… Read more »
California and the UK increase climate cooperation, Octopus Energy to invest $1 billion in the state
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced an expanded partnership between California and the UK “to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development together.” During a recent visit to the UK, the Governor and UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “deepening cooperation on climate.” Governor… Read more »
Equipmake to supply Agrale with electric bus drivetrains
UK-based electrification technology firm Equipmake has signed a £2.4-million ($3.28-million) agreement to supply Argentine-Brazilian bus manufacturer Agrale with electric drivetrain systems for 23 electric buses. The new deal follows a September 2025 agreement worth £5.45 million, under which Equipmake supplied drivetrain systems for 50 Agrale electric buses that are now being deployed in Buenos Aires,… Read more »