https://aura.org.il/news.html Recent verified EV charging and electric-car news. en Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:30:00 +0000 https://aura.org.il/news-chargepoint-pdx-overhead-fast-charging-2026.htmlhttps://aura.org.il/news-chargepoint-pdx-overhead-fast-charging-2026.htmlWed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000ChargePoint announced on 19 August 2026 that Portland International Airport’s Quick Turnaround facility now uses 10 dual-port fast-charging dispensers mounted overhead, allowing up to 20 rental vehicles to connect at the same time.https://aura.org.il/news-xos-hub-ul2202-certification-2026.htmlhttps://aura.org.il/news-xos-hub-ul2202-certification-2026.htmlWed, 19 Aug 2026 20:30:00 +0000Xos announced on 19 August 2026 that its Hub mobile and stationary energy-storage charging system achieved UL 2202 certification, a trinational safety standard for electric-vehicle DC charging equipment.https://aura.org.il/news-slough-cross-pavement-charging-trial-2026.htmlhttps://aura.org.il/news-slough-cross-pavement-charging-trial-2026.htmlTue, 18 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000Slough Borough Council began a one-year trial of pavement cable channels that let residents without a driveway connect an on-street electric car to a wall-mounted home charger without leaving a loose cable across the footway. https://aura.org.il/news-uk-zev-review-august-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-uk-zev-review-august-2026.html Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The UK government opened a consultation on 14 August 2026 to review the annual Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate targets. The 2030 phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars and the 2035 goal for fully zero-emission new cars and vans remain the stated end points, while industry is being asked how the annual path should work. https://aura.org.il/news-uk-public-charging-stats-august-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-uk-public-charging-stats-august-2026.html Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The UK Department for Transport and the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles updated their official charging-infrastructure statistics on 12 August 2026. The latest monthly series covers public EV chargers by country and region as of 1 August and is based on Zapmap data. https://aura.org.il/news-evgo-gm-flagship-detroit-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-evgo-gm-flagship-detroit-2026.html Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 EVgo announced on 11 August 2026 that its newest flagship charging station is open at a Meijer store in Warren, Michigan, near GM’s Global Technical Center. The site combines high-power charging, a canopy and pull-through access intended to improve the everyday charging experience. https://aura.org.il/news-kempower-uk-finance-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-kempower-uk-finance-2026.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A new UK financing model combines leased Kempower hardware, maintenance and eight CCS2 charging points with power of up to 400 kW. https://aura.org.il/news-china-ultrafast-charging-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-china-ultrafast-charging-2026.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 New Chinese battery platforms promise 10–70% or 10–80% charging in roughly four to five minutes when connected to megawatt-class infrastructure. https://aura.org.il/news-altilium-battery-recycling-patent-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-altilium-battery-recycling-patent-2026.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A new UK patent covers Altilium’s process for turning battery black mass into reusable cathode materials, including recovery of graphite. https://aura.org.il/news-russia-ev-charging-demand-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-russia-ev-charging-demand-2026.html Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Charging demand rose by roughly 15–20% from early June, yet average utilisation remains modest and concentrated in the busiest urban locations. https://aura.org.il/news-israel-public-charging-licenses-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-israel-public-charging-licenses-2026.html Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 New Israeli rules require licensed operators, transparent pricing and ordinary bank-card payment at fast public chargers without mandatory registration. https://aura.org.il/news-genesis-gv60-2026-israel.html https://aura.org.il/news-genesis-gv60-2026-israel.html Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Genesis has started selling the refreshed GV60 in Israel with an 84 kWh battery, up to 561 km of range, ultra-fast 350 kW charging and a new starting price of ₪299,990. https://aura.org.il/news-gridserve-record-first-half-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-gridserve-record-first-half-2026.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The operator added 285 charging bays at 24 locations and opened a 39-bay flagship site with 400 kW-capable hardware. https://aura.org.il/news-tesla-supercharger-ai.html https://aura.org.il/news-tesla-supercharger-ai.html Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 3DNews reported that Elon Musk suggested using the high-capacity electrical connections already installed at powerful Tesla Supercharger sites to supply modular Megapod AI supercomputers. The modules could form part of a… https://aura.org.il/news-eafo-july-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-eafo-july-2026.html Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The European Alternative Fuels Observatory reported 1,170,493 publicly accessible recharging points in its July 2026 news flash. The figure is based on preliminary June data and represents year-on-year growth of 18.0%. https://aura.org.il/news-mg4-urban-israel.html https://aura.org.il/news-mg4-urban-israel.html Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The new MG4 Urban enters Israel from ₪119,888 with a 53.9 kWh LFP battery, 405 km of stated range, 11 kW AC charging and a notably large 568-litre boot. https://aura.org.il/news-eu-charging-network-growth.html https://aura.org.il/news-eu-charging-network-growth.html Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Reuters, citing analysis by Transport & Environment, reported that all EU member states except Malta had enough public charging capacity for the number of battery-electric cars on the road by the end of March 2026. The network… https://aura.org.il/news-iso-15118-20-amendment-1.html https://aura.org.il/news-iso-15118-20-amendment-1.html Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 CharIN reported the publication of ISO 15118-20 Amendment 1, an update to the communication standard used between electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. The amendment formally adds dedicated communication procedures and… https://aura.org.il/news-chargepoint-onvo-highway.html https://aura.org.il/news-chargepoint-onvo-highway.html Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 ChargePoint and the travel-plaza operator Onvo announced a commitment to deploy ultra-fast charging at an initial 12 locations in Pennsylvania and New York. The sites are positioned near major highways and are intended to make… https://aura.org.il/news-mercedes-glc-electric-israel.html https://aura.org.il/news-mercedes-glc-electric-israel.html Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mercedes-Benz has launched the new electric GLC in Israel from ₪439,900, with 800-volt charging, up to 663 km of stated range and AC charging at up to 22 kW. https://aura.org.il/news-israel-real-time-charging-data.html https://aura.org.il/news-israel-real-time-charging-data.html Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Israel’s Knesset Economic Affairs Committee approved regulations intended to make real-time charging information more accessible. According to the committee announcement, public charging operators will be required to transmit… https://aura.org.il/news-byd-atto-3-evo-israel.html https://aura.org.il/news-byd-atto-3-evo-israel.html Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The new BYD ATTO 3 EVO enters Israel from ₪154,990 with a 74.8 kWh LFP battery, 220 kW DC charging and rear- or all-wheel drive. https://aura.org.il/news-global-ev-charging-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-global-ev-charging-2026.html Wed, 20 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2026 reports that almost 1.8 million public charging points were added during 2025, increasing the worldwide stock by more than 33% to over 7 million points. The IEA estimated… https://aura.org.il/news-hyundai-ioniq-9-israel.html https://aura.org.il/news-hyundai-ioniq-9-israel.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 is now sold in Israel from ₪354,990 with six- or seven-seat layouts, a 110.3 kWh battery and stated range up to 620 km. https://aura.org.il/news-israel-installation-guidance-2026.html https://aura.org.il/news-israel-installation-guidance-2026.html Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Israel’s Electrical Administration published updated installation guidance covering the planning, connection, protection and inspection of EV charging systems. The document requires work to be performed by an electrician with an… https://aura.org.il/news-bmw-ix3-israel.html https://aura.org.il/news-bmw-ix3-israel.html Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 BMW’s new iX3 arrives in Israel with prices from ₪434,900, an 800-volt system, charging power up to 400 kW and an international range figure of up to 801 km.