Dutch charging network operator Fastned has announced that it will add Tesla adaptors at all of its 50 stations in the Netherlands by the end of March. According to Fastned, there are now almost 5,000 Teslas on Dutch roads, and more being delivered every month. The 50 Fastned locations will surely make a welcome addition… Read more »
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Norway and Netherlands lead in plug-in vehicle market share, Koreans feeling left out
It’s no surprise that EV usage is growing much faster in some countries than in others. A recent report from IHS Automotive comparing EV uptake in eight of the world’s most advanced economies shows huge differences not only in the market share of plug-in vehicles, but also in the specific models favored by consumers. Most… Read more »
ABB to build nationwide charging network in the Netherlands
Fastned, a Dutch operator of EV charging stations, has chosen Switzerland-based ABB to build an extensive network of fast chargers in the Netherlands. Once completed, the 200+ station network will put all 16.7 million Dutch residents within 50 kilometers of a charging station. Each station will feature a solar canopy, and will be equipped with… Read more »
Tesla announces European distribution center in the Netherlands
Most of the parts for Model S will still be made by Tesla in the US, but final assembly for European markets will take place at the Dutch facility.
EST-Floattech to supply Octopus Lite battery systems for Arklow Shipping cargo vessels
EST-Floattech will provide its Octopus Lite battery system for a series of six general cargo vessels built by Ferus Smit in the Netherlands for Arklow Shipping. The 11,000 deadweight ton vessels will use the energy storage system to support grid stabilization during sailing, power loading and offloading operations—especially when deploying the vessels’ electric excavator—and supply… Read more »
Vinfast launches two new electric bus models in Europe
Vietnamese auto OEM VinFast unveiled its EB 8 and EB 12 electric bus models at the recent Busworld Europe 2025 trade show, signaling the company’s expansion from the passenger vehicle market into the public transportation sector. (The company is already selling its VF 6 and VF 8 passenger EVs in Europe.) The full-size 12-meter EB… Read more »
inepro Metering launches energy meter for EV charging stations
Netherlands-based inepro Metering has introduced its PRO380-Eichrecht energy meter, designed to comply with a German regulation requiring all public EV charging stations to have certified, calibrated electricity meters. The German calibration law, commonly known as Eichrecht, applies to all measuring devices. By including EV charging station meters, the regulation aims to ensure that EV drivers… Read more »
Letter from Switzerland: EVs are taking over the Alps
Switzerland has long seemed a bit of an outlier among the electrifying nations of Europe. I’ve seen EVs on Swiss roads since I first visited the country in the early 1990s, and I’ve seen their numbers grow in my frequent travels in the country, but in recent years, adoption of modern EVs has been modest… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 electric truck is now on the road in 15 European countries
Even as Daimler Trucks deploys lobbyists and lawsuits to avoid selling electric trucks in the US, the company is celebrating the success of its Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Europe. Mercedes-Benz Trucks began series production of the eActros 600 last November at its plant in Wörth, Germany. Deliveries began in December 2024, and the electric semi-tractor… Read more »
Allego partners with Kempower to deliver high-power charging in Europe
Netherlands-based EV charging infrastructure provider Allego has signed a framework agreement with Finnish DC fast charger manufacturer Kempower to offer a new split system for high-power charging in Europe. Following extensive joint development and rigorous testing, Allego will integrate the system into its investment portfolio, providing EV drivers with dynamic power modules and flexible installation… Read more »