OCA wraps up Seoul OCPP Plugfest Asia 2026
The Open Charge Alliance has published a wrap-up of its OCPP Plugfest & Conference Asia 2026, held in Seoul on 25 and 26 August.
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ChargePoint adds Cariqa QR payments to be.ENERGISED
ChargePoint and Cariqa have partnered to add QR-code based ad-hoc payment to the be.ENERGISED charging-management platform.
Ofgem approves G98 plug-in solar change pending linked legislation
Ofgem has approved a change to Engineering Recommendation G98 intended to facilitate compliant plug-in solar PV, but the amendment will not take effect until…
Tower Hamlets rolls out 70+ rapid and ultra-rapid chargers
More than 70 rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers are being installed across 35 sites in Tower Hamlets, with the first 17 already live.
Kehua launches 40 kW and 80 kW power modules for DC charging
Kehua has launched a new 40 kW charging power module and an 80 kW VPFC module aimed at higher-power DC charging systems.
Driivz integrates WEX payments for electric fleets
Driivz has integrated WEX fleet-payment credentials into its EV charging platform, allowing participating fleet drivers to use WEX DriverDash or RFID credentials at Driivz-managed…
PG&E expands residential V2X programme with more EVs and charger partners
PG&E has expanded its Vehicle-to-Everything programme in California, adding eligible vehicles from Kia, Volvo, Polestar and Nissan and bringing two more bidirectional charging partners…
New GB wholesale-market rules tighten eligibility for aggregated flexibility
New Balancing and Settlement Code rules took effect on 24 August, tightening which generation assets can participate through the wholesale-flexibility arrangements created by P415.
EU V2G grid-code consultation closes with charger-to-grid interface unresolved
The European Commission's consultation on revising the Network Code on Requirements for Grid Connection of Generators closes today, 25 August, with the draft extending…
Hubject adds real-world charging usage data to Localiser site planning
Hubject and charging-site analytics company Localiser have formed a data partnership that will add real-world charging utilisation information to Localiser's infrastructure planning platform.
OCPP 2.0.1 and 2.1 Plugfest opens in Seoul with V2G and security focus
The Open Charge Alliance's OCPP Plugfest & Conference Asia has opened in Seoul, bringing charging-station and CSMS developers together for two days of interoperability…
ENGIE Vianeo plans four German electric-truck hubs with 1 MW MCS
ENGIE Vianeo has announced four new public charging parks for electric heavy-duty vehicles at German motorway service areas, with three of the sites combining…