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Opcharge’s First Fast Charger Placed In Eindhoven

On Friday, July 11, Opcharge reached a beautiful milestone: the installation of our very first fast charger. This 50 kW DC charger has been installed at the Meerenakkerplein in Eindhoven. A familiar location for Opcharge, where several AC chargers are already active. The site is owned by real estate party Profinn. Present during the festive moment was Profinn’s site manager, as well as APK Rasenberg, who earlier that morning carried out the final work to make the realization possible. "We find that people often stay at this location for a short time or need to move on quickly.

UK Government Pledges £63 Million to Expand EV Charging Network

The UK government has unveiled a £63 million funding package designed to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure nationwide. This aligns with its broader ambition to make EV ownership more affordable and convenient. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced on July 13 that councils will receive £25 million to install “cross‑pavement” solutions. These involve discreet cable channels under pavement slabs, enabling residents without driveways to charge EVs from the kerbside.

Charging Ahead - How Better Payments Can Unlock EV Adoption with NMI

Digital payments play a significant role in public electric vehicle (EV) charging. Unfortunately, existing EV payment systems are falling well short of the invisible, frictionless payment experiences drivers expect. Poor payment experiences damage the customer experience and hurt consumer perceptions of EV reliability. They also create barriers to adoption. As the EV industry and governments push to accelerate consumer adoption, the issues with EV charger payment systems need to be addressed.

Circontrol Creates Its Own Qualified Installer Program

Circontrol announces the launch of its Qualified Installer Program, an initiative designed to empower installers with strategic advantages and establish strong partnerships between the EV charging solutions provider and qualified installation professionals. A collaborative program The Circontrol Qualified Installer Program requires members to meet specific criteria, including product training certifications or annual sales targets, among others. In exchange, qualified installers receive numerous benefits across various categories.

BP to Sell Dutch Fuel and EV Charging Assets to Catom

BP has agreed to sell its retail operations in the Netherlands to Catom BV, including around 300 fuel stations and its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the country. The deal also covers BP’s Dutch fleet services business. Included in the sale are 15 active BP Pulse EV charging hubs, with an additional eight currently under development. These assets will become part of Catom’s growing OK-branded network, expanding its presence across the Netherlands by more than 400 locations.

Blink Charging and Axxeltrova Capital Agree to Pursue £100 Million Special Purpose Vehicle to Enhance LEVI Projects Across the UK

Blink Charging Co. has signed a non-binding agreement with private equity firm Axxeltrova Capital to create a £100 million Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) aimed at expanding EV charging infrastructure across the UK. The investment will support projects under the UK government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Blink will supply, install, and operate the chargers through its Blink Network, while Axxeltrova will provide the capital needed to scale deployments.

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Opcharge’s First Fast Charger Placed In Eindhoven

UK Government Pledges £63 Million to Expand EV Charging Network

Charging Ahead - How Better Payments Can Unlock EV Adoption with NMI

Circontrol Creates Its Own Qualified Installer Program

BP to Sell Dutch Fuel and EV Charging Assets to Catom

Blink Charging and Axxeltrova Capital Agree to Pursue £100 Million Special Purpose Vehicle to Enhance LEVI Projects Across the UK

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UK Government Pledges £63 Million to Expand EV Charging Network