Shell Looks To Wholly Own Ubitricity
Shell wants to take over the Berlin-based charging infrastructure specialist Ubitricity. Subject to antitrust approval, the deal is expected to close this year. Once the agreement is completed, Ubitricity is expected to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell. “This decision…
Volkswagen Is Testing A DC Wallbox Good For Bi-Directional Charging, Smart Grid Uses
Volkswagen is the latest automaker to experiment with bi-directional charging. The automaker announced last week that it’s testing a DC wallbox that allows electric cars to discharge power back into the grid. The wallbox can charge vehicles at up to…
Okaya Installs Over 500 Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions Across India
Energy storage solution provider Okaya has said it has augmented charging infrastructure in the country and has so far installed over 500 chargers for electric vehicles across the country. Besides this, the company has over 10,000 chargers installation orders with…
India-Based JBM Group Produces Pure Electric Buses Equipped With Fast-Charging Batteries From Microvast
India-based JBM Group will partner with Microvast, a Chinese provider of fast-charging battery power systems, to produce pure electric buses. The 9 and 12-meter electric buses come equipped with fast-charging batteries from Microvast and can run for up to 300…
ABB Acquires Majority Stake In Chinese EV Charging Provider- Chargedot
ABB has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. The deal was announced on October 28, 2019. The company supplies AC and DC charging stations, as well as the necessary software platform…
Magenta Power Launches ‘ChargeGrid Flare’, India’s First Street Lamp Integrated EV Charger
Magenta Power, a HPCL startup providing green energy solutions, has launched its first Street Lamp Integrated electric vehicle (EV) Charger called ‘ChargeGrid Flare’. The company has planned to roll-out its newly launched Street Lamp Integrated EV Charger into the market…
