Nick Zamanov

Illinois state lawmakers are considering proposed legislation that could require electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to be installed in the garage of new homes. House Bill 2206 and Senate Bill 40 stipulate that a new single-family or small multi-family residence must have at least one EV charging station for each residential unit with dedicated parking. […]

A study by J.D. Power has revealed that the reliability of US public EV charging stations is lacking, with at least one in five charging attempts failing last year, rising to almost two in five in some instances. According to the Electric Vehicle Experience Public Charging Study, the failure rate increased from 15% in Q1 […]

Some electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid car owners in parts of New England are paying more for EV charging than they would for gasoline, as power rates in the region have risen by an average of 30% since last summer. This has led to some drivers opting to recharge their vehicles at work or invest […]

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has launched a $30m incentive project to install fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in 30 counties in Eastern California, the Central Valley and the Central Coast. This Golden State Priority Project aims to bring fast-charging stations to disadvantaged, low-income, and tribal communities, with 100% of the funding being allocated […]

Tesla may miss out on $7.5bn in EV charger subsidies from the Biden administration if it doesn’t open up its EV charging network to competitors, according to Reuters. The Department of Transportation will reportedly introduce a new requirement next week that will encourage Tesla to add the EV charging stations used by rival electric-vehicle makers. […]

TravelCenters of America (TA) has partnered with Electrify America to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at TA’s locations. The deal will include TA in Electrify America’s network, allowing customers to access and pay for charging via the Electrify America app. Electrify America will manage the entire development of TA’s charging stations, including getting permits […]

The largest open-access electric vehicle fast charging hub in the Southern Tier region of New York has opened. The New York Power Authority and Tesla developed the 16-charger site at Hancock Town Hall in Delaware County with eight universal charging ports and eight Supercharger ports by Tesla. The charging hub will help encourage the development […]

BP has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) charging capabilities and aims to install 100,000 EV chargers worldwide by 2030. BP reported a 65% increase in the number of EV charge points globally in 2022 compared to 2021, and the number of strategic convenience sites offering BP-branded vehicle energy increased to 2,400 from 2,150. BP plans […]

Starting from July, the state of Iowa is set to collect taxes for charging electric vehicles based on kilowatt hours sold. The law for the tax was approved four years ago and is aimed at recouping lost gas tax revenue which the state relies heavily on. The fees for the new tax are intended to […]

EVCS, an electric vehicle charging network with locations in California, Oregon and Washington, is turning to technology to make their platforms more accessible and interoperable for drivers. They offer two options for charging: pay-per-kilowatt or subscribe to a fixed or unlimited monthly plan. The company is working with apartment buildings and property managers to locate […]