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- 1Retro Branding Helps US EV Charging Network Ionna Stand Out▼Distinctive retro branding helps this US ev charging network stand out from the crowd. https:// cleantechnica.com/2026/1
CleanTechnica reports that Ionna, a US public EV charging network, is distinguishing itself from competitors like Tesla's Supercharger network through distinctive retro branding of its 'Rechargery' stations. The piece highlights how design and identity, not just charger count, may shape how drivers choose and remember charging networks as the US public charging market grows more crowded.
- 2China's 2,250kW EV chargers in service as US plans 750kW●China's 2,250kW chargers are in service, US thinks about 750kW next year
China has put 2,250kW ultra-fast electric vehicle chargers into commercial operation, while charging networks in the United States are still planning 750kW hardware for next year. The gap highlights how far ahead Chinese charging infrastructure has pulled, and commenters are debating whether US and European networks can realistically close the difference, citing grid capacity, hardware costs and differing buildout strategies between the two markets.
- 3EV sales and charging use surge in Germany amid Iran war▼# EV sales and charging use surge in # Germany as I#ranwar keeps # fuelprices high https://www. cleanenergywire.org/news
Electric vehicle sales and public charging station usage in Germany have surged sharply, driven largely by high petrol and diesel prices that analysts link to the Iran conflict and its impact on global oil markets. Clean Energy Wire reports that drivers are increasingly switching to electric cars and using charging networks more frequently as filling up conventional vehicles becomes markedly more expensive.
- 4US lags China on EV charging speeds●US being left behind in EV charging speeds as China goes sub-5 min to 70%
Chinese automakers and charging networks now deliver EV battery charges from roughly 30% to 70% in under five minutes, while American charging infrastructure and vehicles continue to lag in peak power and real-world speeds. Commentators argue the gap reflects China's heavier investment in megawatt-class charging and newer battery chemistry, leaving the US at risk of falling behind on a key convenience factor for electric car adoption.
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Daimler Buses plans to install 600 kW high-power chargers for electric buses in Hamburg, Germany. The infrastructure is expected to support fast charging of electric public transport buses, cutting charging times and enabling greater use of zero-emission buses in the city's fleet. The move marks a further step in the electrification of urban bus networks in Germany and Europe.
- 6JomCharge deploys 1.4MW EV charging for F1 fleet at Sepang●JomCharge powers F1 private fleet at Sepang with 1.4MW EV charging capacity # eplvs # ev # evc # evcharger # evconnectio
Malaysian EV charging network JomCharge is providing 1.4MW of charging capacity for the private vehicle fleet at the Formula 1 event at Sepang International Circuit. The deployment, reported by tech outlet SoyaCincau, highlights growing demand for high-capacity mobile EV charging at major sporting events and signals expanding EV infrastructure in Malaysia.
- 7Electric car registrations jump 80% in September▼New electric car registrations soar by 80% in September - SIMI
New electric car registrations rose by 80% in September, according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry. The sharp increase points to growing demand for electric vehicles among Irish buyers. Industry figures are watching whether the surge continues as new models reach the market and charging networks expand.
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Australian fuel retailer Ampol has acquired an electric vehicle charging network for A$225 million, expanding its presence in the EV infrastructure market. The move signals the company's push beyond traditional petrol retailing as electric vehicle uptake grows in Australia. It follows Ampol's earlier entry into charging through its own AmpCharge brand, though further details of the deal were not provided.
- 9Fastned creates a 'nationwide driveway' for EV drivers▼Fastned creates a ‘nationwide driveway’ for EV drivers
Fastned says it has created a 'nationwide driveway' for electric vehicle drivers, framing its expanding fast-charging network as something that lets EV owners travel the country as easily as charging at home. The announcement highlights the company's push to make long-distance electric driving more convenient across its charging locations.