Truck stop operator Pilot Travel Centers has entered into an agreement with Tesla to install charging stations for Tesla’s Semi heavy-duty electric trucks. The Tesla charging stations will be built at select Pilot locations in California, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico and Texas, along I-5, I-10 and “several major corridors where the need for heavy-duty charging… Continue reading Pilot Travel Centers to deploy heavy-duty EV charging stations for Tesla Semis
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WEX adds public EV charging payments to its fleet fuel card
WEX Fleet card now combines gasoline and public EV charging transactions into one card, one account, and one invoice. WEX says it is the first fuel card provider to unify fueling and public EV charging payments across its proprietary closed-loop fuel network, targeting mixed-energy fleets that operate internal combustion engine vehicles and EVs. The card… Continue reading WEX adds public EV charging payments to its fleet fuel card
GM adds support for Electrify America EV Charging network to its branded apps
The Electrify America EV charging network, which boasts over 5,000 locations, is now accessible for GM EV customers via the automaker’s branded smartphone apps. Drivers can use their myChevrolet, myGMC or myCadillac apps to find nearby charging stations with real-time availability information, plan routes, monitor charging session status, and pay for charging directly in the… Continue reading GM adds support for Electrify America EV Charging network to its branded apps
Beam Global sells ten EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems to New York residential development
Beam Global makes portable off-grid solar-powered EV charging systems. Some of the company’s most reliable customers have been government agencies and municipalities. During 2025 however, the company diversified its customer base, and saw increasing demand from commercial customers. Now Beam has announced the sale of ten EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems to a new… Continue reading Beam Global sells ten EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems to New York residential development
Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks drive 2,400 km in long-haul endurance test of Megawatt Charging System
Development engineers from Mercedes‑Benz Trucks tested the Megawatt Charging System on a long‑distance test drive with two MCS‑compatible eActros 600 electric trucks. The aim was to ensure optimal compatibility between the vehicle and megawatt charging stations from various manufacturers, as well as to gain insights into real‑world usability—including under winter conditions—ranging from the charging curve… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz eActros electric trucks drive 2,400 km in long-haul endurance test of Megawatt Charging System
EV charging provider L-Charge raises $10 million in new funding round
EV charging provider L-Charge has closed a $10-million funding round, led by Ultra Capital. L-Charge will use the new capital to expand its national installation footprint; add new product categories; expand its portfolio of off-grid chargers; grow sales, operations and customer support teams to support increasing project volume; and strengthen long-term infrastructure and service capabilities.… Continue reading EV charging provider L-Charge raises $10 million in new funding round
New report: Managed EV charging can double the number of EVs the electrical grid can support
A favorite trope of the anti-EV crowd is that EVs will “crash the grid.” None of the utility execs we’ve spoken to share that fear, but it is true that unmanaged charging can exacerbate the problem of peak power demand. The answer is managed charging, which schedules charging for off-peak times. EnergyHub, a provider of… Continue reading New report: Managed EV charging can double the number of EVs the electrical grid can support
New Geotab data shows how frequent DC fast charging affects EV battery health
Most experts agree that frequent DC fast charging can shorten EV battery life, but detailed data about the phenomenon is scarce. How often can one use DC fast chargers before one sees increased degradation, and how do different charging speeds, climates and use conditions affect battery life? Connected vehicle specialist Geotab has added some data… Continue reading New Geotab data shows how frequent DC fast charging affects EV battery health
Kempower and GodEnergi partner to deliver commercial EV charging in the Nordics
Finnish EVSE manufacturer Kempower and Danish EV infrastructure provider GodEnergi have been working together since 2022. GodEnergi became Kempower’s sales and service partner in 2023. GodEnergi offers commercial EV charging infrastructure in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, where it operates over 7,000 charging points. More than 1,500 of these are DC fast chargers specifically designed to… Continue reading Kempower and GodEnergi partner to deliver commercial EV charging in the Nordics
EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores
EV charging provider EVgo has committed to a massive deployment of EV charging sites at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. The company plans to build at least 150 fast charging stalls per year through 2035 at the company’s sites, which operate under various brands, including Kroger Foods, Fred Meyer, Fry’s Food Stores,… Continue reading EVgo to install thousands of EV fast charging stalls at Kroger stores