6, PT PLN (Persero), PT Mega Energi Biru Indonesia (MEBI), and Huawei Digital Power Indonesia inaugurated the ZORA Signature SPKLU at Scientia, Summarecon Gading Serpong, South Tangerang, on February 14. With power of up to 480 kW, it is Indonesia’s first Ultra-Fast Charging station equipped with smart Split Charging and Liquid Cooling technology. Powered by Huawei FusionCharge, the system can distribute energy flexibly from the grid and batter...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

Honda unveils Base Station Prototype as travel trailer for its SUVs On January 14, Honda revealed the Base Station Prototype, a new towable travel trailer concept from the engineers and designers at the company's U.S. R&D centers in Los Angeles and Ohio, that offers modularity, integrated smart technology, and clever packaging.  The Honda Base Station Prototype was developed to be towed behind vehicles like the  Honda CR-V, electric Honda Prolo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/16

British Gas in the United Kingdom and The Mobility House Energy in Germany. The first tangible outcomes of these partnerships will be seen in 2026, with the launch of Demand Side Response (DSR) solutions that will bring a range of direct benefits to customers, including: Lower energy bills through smart charging that automatically shifts charging to off-peak hours when electricity is cheaper. Enhanced convenience with intelligent scheduling and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/29

GlobalData blog: Cybersecurity risks inside the powertrain: why EVs need defence at the motor level The powertrain in modern EVs has become a cyber-physical system where software controls motion. Think about driving an Electric Vehicle (EV) on a connected highway. It would be smart, efficient, and always talking to cloud systems, chargers, and sensors. Now imagine how that same car could suddenly speed up or slow down because a malicious command ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/25

ftware to leverage bi-directional charging, enabling the vehicle to send power back to the home. More information on access to bi-directional charging for the 2026 Volvo EX90 will be announced later. With bi-directional charging, EVs also have the potential to contribute to less strain on the power grid while plugged in during peak times and manage how power is used at home. dcbel states that its Ara Home Energy Station simplifies smart home ener...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/20

Polestar launches bi-directional charging in U.S. starting with California On November 18, Polestar announced that together with home energy company dcbel, it is launching a vehicle-to-home (V2H), blackout protection support and smart charging solution for Polestar 3 customers in the U.S., starting with California. The action represents the first step in enabling bi-directional charging to customers, ultimately making it possible to use the car a...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

Mercedes-Benz unveils ELF experimental charging vehicle, showcase future of smart EV charging On October 9, Mercedes-Benz showcased the ELF experimental charging vehicle. It is designed for local carbon dioxide-free driving, smart charging, and resource efficiency, representing a new step toward greener mobility. The company aims to make charging efficient, intelligent, and eco-friendly by developing advanced solutions for homes, workplaces, and ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/10

LG Technology Ventures makes strategic investment in WeaveGrid for AI-guided EV charging On September 18, WeaveGrid, a San Francisco, California-based software company that enables rapid electric vehicle (EV) adoption on the electric grid, announced a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of LG Group. This investment reinforces the company's position as the preferred platform solution for both OEM and energy co...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

BMW and E.ON launches first V2G solution with iX3 model in Germany On September 10, BMW Group and E.ON launched Germany’s first V2G solution for private customers. With bidirectional charging, the BMW iX3 can not only draw power but also feed electricity back into the grid, turning EVs into everyday energy storage units. Through the BMW Wallbox Professional and E.ON’s energy management system, the iX3’s battery can flexibly supply power bac...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

IAA Mobility 2025: VW’s Elli launches bidirectional charging pilot for homes On September 9, Volkswagen Group’s subsidiary Elli presented its first pilot project for bidirectional (“Bidi”) charging in private homes at IAA Mobility 2025. The project centers on an 11 kW bidirectional charger, developed with CUBOS, that connects home solar power, the EV, and the grid through Elli’s modular software. This lets the EV battery act as a home s...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Deftpower raises funding to accelerate AI-powered EV charging platform in Europe On August 29, Deftpower raised EUR 12.5 million in a round led by Endeit Capital. Existing investors also participated in the round. The funding will accelerate Deftpower’s European expansion and further develop its AI-driven smart charging technology. Deftpower is building the most advanced AI-powered charging platform for electric vehicles in Europe. Through whit...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

XPeng Charging, Changtou Parking to co-build charging network in central China On July 15, Guangzhou XPeng Smart Charging Technology Co., Ltd. (XPeng Charging), an XPeng subsidiary, signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Hubei Changtou Smart Parking Co., Ltd. (Changtou Parking). Under the agreement, the two companies will deepen cooperation in the following three core areas. -          Joint establishment of an intelligent chargin...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

JLR partners with ev.energy to pilot smart EV charging in UK On July 17, JLR partnered with smart EV charging software platform ev.energy to promote more sustainable and cost-effective charging for its customers. As part of the collaboration, JLR is running a pilot program in the UK using 10 electric Jaguar I‑PACE vehicles to test the integration of ev.energy’s software. During the pilot, ev.energy’s software will connect with JLR’s vehi...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

Elli unveils Flexpole Plus fast charger, partners with UNITI to increase EV charging in Germany On May 7, Volkswagen Group Charging GmbH (Elli) introduced its next-gen Flexpole Plus DC fast charger at the 2025 Power2Drive trade fair in Munich. It offers flexible charging with improved payment options, making it ideal for public, business, and fleet use—especially in areas with limited grid capacity. Elli is partnering with UNITI, the German ass...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Mercedes-Benz partners with The Mobility House to launch smart, bidirectional EV charging across Europe On May 6, Mercedes-Benz announced that it has collaborated with The Mobility House to create advanced charging solutions that link electric vehicles (EVs) with the energy grid across Europe. The partnership includes smart charging offers for private households, providing both unidirectional (Vehicle-1-Grid/V1G) and bidirectional (Vehicle-2-Grid...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Renault enhances Scenic E-Tech electric with One-Pedal driving, bidirectional charging, and smart connectivity On April 10, Renault announced that it continues to upgrade the Scénic E-Tech electric with new features for a better electric vehicle (EV) experience. The Scénic E-Tech electric now has the One Pedal function, a fifth level of regenerative braking which is developed by Ampere, allowing drivers to accelerate, slow down, and stop using ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

a typical AC Level 2 charger.  Features of ChargePoint’s new AC Level 2 architecture in North America and Europe include: •    Vehicle-to-everything capability, enabling an EV to deliver energy as a zero-emissions generator for a home, a commercial building, or to transfer energy back to the grid.•    Ultra-fast charging at the maximum speed possible: 19.2 kW (80A single-phase, North America) or 22 kW (32A 3-phase, Europe), charging a ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

ufacturing and assembly lines at its Pune facility. The newly inaugurated facility will focus on producing the 3-in-1 Combo unit, an integrated power electronics solution comprising an On-Board Charger (OBC), a DC-DC Converter, and a Power Distribution Unit (PDU). Valeo has incorporated automation, smart manufacturing, and sustainable production practices at its Pune site to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The 3-in-1 Combo unit integra...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

Daimler Buses acquires 49% stake in SINOS to enhance smart charging for electric fleets On March 31, Daimler Buses acquired a 49% stake in SINOS GmbH, a Regensburg-based company specializing in software for managing electric bus fleets. SINOS' smart charging system helps buses charge when electricity prices and grid loads are low. The investment strengthens their existing partnership. Since 2022, Daimler Buses has worked with SINOS to offer its c...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

Michigan invests in smart EV charging technology to reduce energy costs On March 19, The Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) has selected Rhythmos.io to lead a pilot program aimed at optimizing electric vehicle (EV) charging and reducing grid strain in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Partnering with Consumers Energy, Rhythmos.io will deploy its CadencyEdgeAI platform, which is expected to double EV charging capacity within the existing grid ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20