Otokar is looking to develop a complete portfolio of electrically-powered vehicles for the on-road commercial vehicle segment within the next two and a half years - it says will be unveiling new products periodically over this timeframe.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has released data, collected by Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research, highlighting the need for European states to construct charging infrastructure at high-use truck stops across the continent.

Swedish technology firm Einride AB, based in Stockholm, has announced the signing of an operational agreement with A.P. Moller-Maersk, to provide its Freight Mobility platform to the Danish shipping giant.

EV charging start-up Tecso ChargeZone has announced that, through its partnership with various state departments, it has installed a network of over 125 DC fast-chargers for city buses and other public transport services in cities such as Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Patna, Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Kanpur and Varanasi, among others.

BorgWarner Inc, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, has received an award of USD4.09 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to design and develop a cost-effective and advanced DC fast charger.

ChargePoint Holdings Inc has announced the closing of its previously announced USD300 million investment through the purchase of convertible senior notes by funds managed by Antara Capital LP. The gross proceeds from the sale of the notes were approximately USD300 million prior to deducting fees and estimated offering expenses.

e-Charging company, Enel X, based in Rome, Italy, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Iveco, based in Turin, Italy. As part of the agreement, the two firms will assess the interoperability of Enel X’s charging infrastructure with Iveco Group electric vehicles; they will also evaluate the best ways that Iveco vehicles can support Enel’s transition to a zero-emission vehicle fleet.

Heliox B.V., based in Best, Netherlands, has installed charging infrastructure in a total of 100 cities worldwide. The 100th city, Seattle, is one of Heliox’s larger projects. Other significant charging installations include Amsterdam, Glasgow, and Hamburg.

Shell plc, now headquartered in London, UK, and BYD Auto Co Ltd of Shenzhen, China, have signed a cooperation agreement focusing on the supply of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Europe and China. As part of the agreement, the two firms will also establish a joint venture to develop EV charging networks in China.

Finnish electric charging provider Kempower Oyj has announced it is bringing its Kempower C- and S-Series range of electric chargers to the North American market.

Wave has announced the acquisition of a new 12,000 square-foot facility next to its headquarters which will enable the company to expand manufacturing capacity of its induction charging products.

EO Charging (EO), based in London, has mutually terminated its August 2021 agreement with First Reserve Sustainable Growth Corp (NASDAQ: FRSG) that would have seen EO listed on the NASDAQ exchange through a merger previously announced agreement in September 2021. Both parties decided to terminate the Business Combination Agreement because of unfavourable market conditions.