ChargedUpDate: The EV Charging Newsletter (Vol 18)

Welcome back to #ChargedUpDate! After a Summer break, we are back with your 18th edition!

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Company of the week

PoGo Charge

Over the summer there has been an exciting new partnership between PoGo Charge and Octopus Electroverse , two industry leaders in the electric vehicle (EV) charging space. This collaboration is set to revolutionise the way EV drivers charge their vehicles, providing enhanced convenience, accessibility, and a seamless charging experience across the UK, read more from Andrew Lawrie , Marketing Manager of PoGo Charge, here.

PoGo Charge 's Managing Director, Stuart Douglas commented:

PoGo’s partnership with Octopus Electroverse is all about customer experience and choice. We often talk about availability and accessibility in this sector, and payment methods should not be overlooked.

We are carefully selecting the right partners to ensure our network of ultra-rapid chargers are available to all users, as well as providing flexibility when it comes to payment. Octopus Electroverse offers our customers just that - the ability to use multiple networks, including PoGo, as well as the choice to add the cost of the charge to your home utility bill. This is an innovative approach and one which we are excited to support!

ChargedUpDate: The Latest in EV Charging

The electric vehicle charging industry continues to grow and evolve, with several key players making recent headlines. Here are the latest developments in the world of EV charging:

?? Tritium? 's Chief Sales Officer, David Nicholl , talks EV Charging with the London EV Show. Shedding light on the technologies, strategies, and visions that are driving this transformative journey.

"We’ll need even more rapid and ultra-rapid chargers if we want to meet driver demands and emissions targets. New EV sales in the UK were up almost 20 percent this year (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders)."

You can read the full article here .

?? VOOL has secured a fresh capital injection of €2.92mn to boost production and development of its EV charging solutions.

??EcoG Charging Reliability Index: Munich-based tech company EcoG has introduced its inaugural "Charging Reliability Index." This index underscores the pressing need for enhanced EV charging reliability. EcoG aims to collaborate with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to enhance the overall EV charging experience by focusing on the vehicle side of the equation.

??Kia Motors and Wallbox Chargers Collaboration: Barcelona's Wallbox Chargers and Kia America have formed a strategic partnership to enable bidirectional charging for Kia EV9 owners. This innovative approach allows drivers to use their Kia EVs to power their homes or contribute energy to the grid, potentially reducing their electricity expenses.

??Easee 's New Lineup: Norwegian wall box charger manufacturer, Easee, is launching a new product lineup. The 11 kW wall box, "Charge Lite," is now available for ordering across multiple European countries. Notably, this wall box features updates from previous Easee products and addresses the contentious FI solution.

??Siemens Acquiring Heliox : Siemens has signed an agreement to acquire Dutch charging infrastructure company Heliox. This acquisition will bolster Siemens' power charging portfolio for heavy-duty EVs like trucks and buses and expand its market presence, primarily in Europe and North America, pending regulatory approval.

?? Be.EV Charging Network Expansion: British charging network provider Be.EV has revealed plans to deploy thousands of new charging points. While originally recognized in the North West of England, Be.EV is extending its significant investment efforts to the Midlands region.

??EVgo 's Collaboration with Rivian : US Charge Point Operator EVgo has announced compatibility with Rivian EVs through its plug-and-charge feature, Autocharge+. This feature simplifies the charging process for Rivian drivers.

??Mercedes-Benz in the UK , New Home Charging Partner: Mercedes-Benz UK has selected Ohme as its new home charging point provider, complementing its existing partnership with Pod Point . Under this arrangement, Mercedes-Benz will recommend Ohme to customers, and Ohme Home Pro chargers will be showcased in Mercedes-Benz showrooms.

??CharIN e.V. has launched the 'Wireless Power Transfer Taskforce' initiated by 西门子 , WiTricity , and MAHLE , they aim to harmonise inductive charging solutions for electric vehicles worldwide.

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