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Updated 20 August 2026
ChargePoint 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.
Xos 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.
Slough 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.
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.
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.
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.
A new UK financing model combines leased Kempower hardware, maintenance and eight CCS2 charging points with power of up to 400 kW.
New Chinese battery platforms promise 10–70% or 10–80% charging in roughly four to five minutes when connected to megawatt-class infrastructure.
A new UK patent covers Altilium’s process for turning battery black mass into reusable cathode materials, including recovery of graphite.
Charging demand rose by roughly 15–20% from early June, yet average utilisation remains modest and concentrated in the busiest urban locations.
New Israeli rules require licensed operators, transparent pricing and ordinary bank-card payment at fast public chargers without mandatory registration.
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.
The operator added 285 charging bays at 24 locations and opened a 39-bay flagship site with 400 kW-capable hardware.
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…
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%.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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.
CharIN announced the publication of IEC TS 63379, a technical specification for vehicle connectors, inlets and cable assemblies used in megawatt-level DC charging. The specification is aimed mainly at electric trucks and other…
In its review of 2025 activity, Israel’s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said significant progress had been made in deploying public EV charging stations through cooperation with local authorities and private developers.…
The Israel Electricity Authority published a regulatory decision for electricity supply through public EV charging stations as the earlier temporary licensing exemption approached its end. The framework is intended to define how…
A regulatory impact assessment published by the Electricity Authority estimated that about 25 companies were operating more than 9,000 public charging stations in Israel at the time of the review. It also noted that a large part…
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced work on a national database intended to collect real-time information from charging-network operators. The proposed data set includes station location, occupancy and…
Reuters reported that Atlante, Ionity, Fastned and Electra formed the Spark Alliance, combining access to around 11,000 charging points at about 1,700 stations across 25 European countries. Customers were expected to use the app…
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