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Shell to acquire EV charging company Ubitricity

Shell to acquire EV charging company Ubitricity

26 Jan 2021
Acquisition marks Shell’s expansion into the fast-growing on-street EV charging market and will provide critical competencies, helping to scale its overall EV charging offer.
Companies collaborate to create smart city smart pole

Companies collaborate to create smart city smart pole

02 Dec 2020
The streetlight unit combines embedded gigabit-speed mmWave wireless connectivity into light poles featuring wi-fi access points, HD cameras and more.
Peachtree Corners issues RFP for EV supply equipment partners

Peachtree Corners issues RFP for EV supply equipment partners

26 Oct 2020
It supports the Georgia smart city’s aim to increase electric vehicles ownership and use within the city by providing residents and businesses with vetted EV charging solutions.
Electric vehicle use boosted by £4m on-street charging deal in 'flat and flush' technology

Electric vehicle use boosted by £4m on-street charging deal in 'flat and flush' technology

18 Jun 2020
The product aims to help solve the issue of charging for vehicle owners without access to off-street parking, currently a major barrier for electric vehicle uptake in urban areas.
Joint venture aims to boost on-street EV charging in the UK

Joint venture aims to boost on-street EV charging in the UK

21 May 2020
Liberty Charge said it will provide the “under-the-pavement power” and communications infrastructure necessary for charging in residential areas in towns and cities.
Chicago strengthens EV charging measures for new buildings

Chicago strengthens EV charging measures for new buildings

29 Apr 2020
The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment-Ready ordinance updates the city’s municipal code to increase the number of private parking spaces equipped with EV-charging capacity.
Peterborough outlines £2 million smart energy initiative

Peterborough outlines £2 million smart energy initiative

27 Feb 2020
Plans have been unveiled for what is claimed to be the largest city-wide smart energy system in the UK.
50% CAGR predicted for smart poles as a platform for new services and revenue

50% CAGR predicted for smart poles as a platform for new services and revenue

14 Feb 2020
Navigant Research predicts a bright future for smart poles due to their versatility and adaptability for the future.
Local authorities leverage Liberty Global’s infrastructure to scale EV charging

Local authorities leverage Liberty Global’s infrastructure to scale EV charging

05 Nov 2019
Liberty Global wants to look beyond traditional uses of telecom infrastructure and play a key role in cities’ sustainability drives.
Utilities use smart cities to drive new revenue

Utilities use smart cities to drive new revenue

14 Feb 2019
Annual utility revenue opportunities in smart cities is expected to exceed $100bn by 2027 with areas such as EV charging and smart street lighting offering new streams
Canadian university installs microgrid for resiliency and research

Canadian university installs microgrid for resiliency and research

28 Jan 2019
WorleyParsons and Arda Power are implementing the system at the University of Toronto which will also enable research in areas such as EV charging
TomTom EV service launches in North America

TomTom EV service launches in North America

14 Mar 2018
The service aims to help drivers to make more informed decisions about where and when to charge their vehicles
ABB's view of a smarter future

ABB's view of a smarter future

09 Feb 2018
The company used its 2018 Pre-Light + Building media event to show how building, e-mobility and other solutions will change how we live
EV charger aims to improve grid reliability

EV charger aims to improve grid reliability

25 Sep 2017
A new partnership with eMotorWerks provides energy company EDF with cloud-connected and intelligent charging stations
Fleet card goes green in the US

Fleet card goes green in the US

02 Jun 2017
Buses, trucks and other fleets can reduce their environmental footprint as ChargePoint becomes the first EV charging network to accept corporate fleet cards