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BYD Plans 3,000 Ultra-Fast EV Chargers Across Europe
Videos17h ago

BYD Plans 3,000 Ultra-Fast EV Chargers Across Europe

Chinese automaker BYD is installing over 3,000 charging stations across Europe that can add 200 miles of range in just five minutes. The one-megawatt chargers represent the fastest EV charging technology available today.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Dollywood Adds 14 EV Chargers Near Smokies
Videos1d ago

Dollywood Adds 14 EV Chargers Near Smokies

The beloved Tennessee theme park just made it easier for electric vehicle owners to visit one of America's most popular destinations. Dollywood installed 14 new EV charging stations plus 10 solar-powered charging umbrellas near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Tokyo Lab Fits EV Charging Test Track on a Tabletop
Innovation2d ago

Tokyo Lab Fits EV Charging Test Track on a Tabletop

Testing wireless charging for electric vehicles just got way easier. Scientists in Tokyo built a rotating desktop device that replaces expensive test tracks, speeding up research that could let EVs charge while driving.

Phys.org - Technology2 min read
Southeast Clean Energy Boom Creates 85,000+ Jobs
Planet Wins4d ago

Southeast Clean Energy Boom Creates 85,000+ Jobs

Six major clean energy wins across the Southeast prove the green revolution is here, creating jobs five times faster than the overall economy. From Dollywood's new EV chargers to a wind farm becoming an entire county's biggest taxpayer, progress is powering up.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
LaGuardia Opens Nation's Largest Airport EV Charging Hub
Innovation5d ago

LaGuardia Opens Nation's Largest Airport EV Charging Hub

LaGuardia Airport just unveiled 12 high-speed electric vehicle chargers that can power up cars in just 30 minutes. The station is designed to serve over 100 rideshare drivers daily, making it easier than ever to go electric at one of America's busiest airports.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
South Africa's EV Charging Surges 142% in a Single Year
Videos6d ago

South Africa's EV Charging Surges 142% in a Single Year

South Africa's electric vehicle charging network just proved that clean transportation is taking off on the continent. One major company alone powered enough charging sessions to drive 78 times around the globe.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Stranded EV Driver Powers Up Using Gas Generator
Acts of KindnessFeb 22

Stranded EV Driver Powers Up Using Gas Generator

When a GMC Sierra EV ran out of battery at a gas station, the driver discovered an unexpected charging solution. Emergency roadside companies now use portable generators to rescue stranded electric vehicles in minutes instead of hours.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Pennsylvania Invests $100M in EV Charging Across State
VideosFeb 20

Pennsylvania Invests $100M in EV Charging Across State

Pennsylvania just announced $100 million to build electric vehicle charging stations across the state, with a special focus on bringing chargers to smaller towns and rural communities that have been left behind. The first wave will bring $34 million worth of charging stations to the southeastern region alone.

CleanTechnica2 min read
India's Statiq Raises $18M to Expand EV Charging Network
InnovationFeb 20

India's Statiq Raises $18M to Expand EV Charging Network

Electric vehicle charging provider Statiq just secured $18 million to blanket India with fast chargers and take their proven model global. The funding validates a scrappy startup that survived tough times by focusing on what works.

YourStory India2 min read
California Now Has More EV Chargers Than Gas Nozzles
Planet WinsFeb 19

California Now Has More EV Chargers Than Gas Nozzles

California just hit a stunning milestone: the state now has 178,500 public EV charging stations, outnumbering its 120,000 gas nozzles. While federal climate policy reverses course, the Golden State is doubling down on electric mobility and proving a greener future is already here.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
Court Restores $5B for EV Charging in All 50 States
SolutionsFeb 19

Court Restores $5B for EV Charging in All 50 States

A federal judge has ordered the release of $5 billion to build electric vehicle charging stations across America after the Trump administration illegally froze the funds. The victory means thousands of delayed charging projects can now move forward, creating jobs and expanding access to clean transportation in every state.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Detroit Startup Brings Fast EV Charging to Older Grids
Planet WinsFeb 13

Detroit Startup Brings Fast EV Charging to Older Grids

A Detroit startup has solved one of electric vehicle charging's biggest problems: bringing fast charging to old city grids without expensive upgrades. Their battery-powered system stores energy slowly and delivers it quickly, making rapid charging possible anywhere.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Kenya's EV Charging Surges 188% as Motorcycles Go Electric
VideosFeb 13

Kenya's EV Charging Surges 188% as Motorcycles Go Electric

Electric vehicle charging in Kenya nearly tripled in 2025, driven by a motorcycle revolution that's quietly transforming transportation. One in every six new motorcycles sold last year was electric.

CleanTechnica3 min read
States Fight to Keep $5B EV Charging Program on Track
Daily MixFeb 11

States Fight to Keep $5B EV Charging Program on Track

After courts blocked attempts to freeze a $5 billion electric vehicle charging program, states and industry groups are pushing back against new rules that could slow infrastructure progress. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program survived legal challenges and now faces procurement hurdles.

Electrek2 min read
Kent Gets 10,000 New EV Charging Points in £12M Plan
Planet WinsFeb 8

Kent Gets 10,000 New EV Charging Points in £12M Plan

Kent County Council just secured England's largest electric vehicle charging project, bringing 10,000 new charging points to neighborhoods where people need them most. The £12 million initiative will make charging as easy as parking, especially for residents without driveways.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Indonesia Gets First 480 kW EV Charging Station
VideosFeb 5

Indonesia Gets First 480 kW EV Charging Station

Indonesia just installed its first ultra-fast 480 kW charging station, capable of powering an electric vehicle to 80% in just 12 minutes. The breakthrough infrastructure signals the country's rapid electric vehicle revolution, where EV sales jumped 128% last year.

CleanTechnica2 min read
San Diego Water District Builds $11M EV Charging Hub
InnovationFeb 5

San Diego Water District Builds $11M EV Charging Hub

A Southern California water district is opening one of the region's largest electric vehicle charging depots this spring, with enough capacity to power 87 vehicles and share resources with neighboring agencies. The $11 million facility shows how smart planning and grant funding can overcome the biggest barrier to fleet electrification.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
New EV Charging Method Cuts Costs for Drivers and Grid
InnovationFeb 5

New EV Charging Method Cuts Costs for Drivers and Grid

A breakthrough from Utah State University could make electric vehicle charging cheaper and easier on the power grid. The research optimizes when EVs charge based on real-time pricing and grid capacity.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Washington Invests $12M in Highway EV Charging Stations
SolutionsFeb 2

Washington Invests $12M in Highway EV Charging Stations

Electric vehicle drivers in Washington state are getting 14 new charging stations across major highways, thanks to a $12 million federal grant. The stations will fill critical gaps along Interstate 90 and other routes, making long-distance travel easier within the next two years.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Robbinsdale Opens Fast EV Charging Station at City Park
VideosJan 31

Robbinsdale Opens Fast EV Charging Station at City Park

Robbinsdale just flipped the switch on its first public electric vehicle charging station, and drivers can power up in just 30 minutes. The city's new fast charger at Lakeview Terrace Park marks the beginning of a broader push to support sustainable transportation.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read

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