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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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