# ev charging (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ev charging. Page: Feed: --- ## [EVIE Award nominations deadline extended to 4 September](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/event/evie-award-nominations-deadline-extended-to-4-september) _2026-08-21 · EV Infrastructure News staff · evinfrastructurenews_ The deadline to enter the Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards (EVIEs) has been pushed back to Friday 4 September 2026, giving entrants an extra 11 days to get their submissions in. ## [Electra AI, Iron Horse Acquisition and OSM collaborate on EV battery health monitoring platform](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-battery/electra-ai-iron-horse-acquisition-and-osm-collaborate-on-ev-battery-health-monitoring-platform) _2026-08-21 · JP Casey · evinfrastructurenews_ Under the terms of the deal, the companies will look to deploy “real-time battery monitoring, predictive analysis and state of health (SOH) insights” across OSM’s fleet of vehicles. ## [Octopus launches Octopus Charge, a database of over 200,000 EV chargers in the US](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-networks/octopus-launches-octopus-charge-a-database-of-over-200-000-ev-chargers-in-the-us) _2026-08-21 · JP Casey · evinfrastructurenews_ The new platform builds on Octopus’ Electroverse charging map in Europe, which was launched in 2020 and now includes information on more than one million EV chargers across the continent. ## [ALSO Closes $150 Million Series D for Autonomous Vehicles](https://riviantrackr.com/news/also-closes-150-million-series-d-for-autonomous-vehicles/) _2026-08-20 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ ALSO, the Rivian spinoff behind the TM-B e-bike, closed a $150 million Series D led by Prysm Capital, with the money going toward its autonomous vehicle platform and multiple autonomous form factors at once. TM-B Launch Edition bikes are shipping now, with Performance and Standard deliveries starting this fall. The post ALSO Closes $150 Million Series D for Autonomous Vehicles first appeared on… ## [Rivian Tells Some R2 Owners To Pause DC Fast Charging](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-r2-dc-fast-charging-connector-inspection/) _2026-08-20 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ Rivian service is contacting select R2 owners to inspect the DC fast charging connector-to-header joint for gap and thermal abnormalities, and is recommending owners hold off on DC fast charging until the inspection is done. Nothing has been filed with NHTSA. The post Rivian Tells Some R2 Owners To Pause DC Fast Charging first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [IONITY opens its first urban EV charging site in London](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-networks/ionity-opens-its-first-urban-ev-charging-site-in-london) _2026-08-20 · Catie Owen · evinfrastructurenews_ IONITY’s Greenwich site is its first in London, as the company seeks to expand its urban network across the UK. ## [Kaluza, Hyundai Motor launch EV smart charging and V2G partnership in UK, Australia](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-fleet-charging/kaluza-hyundai-motor-launch-ev-smart-charging-and-v2g-partnership) _2026-08-20 · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo · evinfrastructurenews_ The UK will be the first market where the partnership will deploy the EV smart charging capabilities for Hyundai and Kia EVs, followed by Australia with global expansion planned later on. ## ['More can be done': Australia's Productivity Commission presses on heavy zero-emission vehicle charging reform](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-regulations/-more-can-be-done-australia-s-productivity-commission-presses-on-heavy-zero-emission-vehicle-charging-reform) _2026-08-20 · George Heynes · evinfrastructurenews_ Australia's Productivity Commission says charging barriers still block HZEV uptake, despite a AU$400 million reform package aimed at boosting freight productivity. ## [RivianOS 2.0 Coming to R1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 With 2026.31 Update](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-os-2-coming-to-r1-gen-1-and-gen-2-with-2026-31-update/) _2026-08-19 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ RivianOS 2.0 is coming to the R1T and R1S with the 2026.31 OTA update, and both Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicles are included. Wassym Bensaid confirmed the rollout on X after we reported an employee image of a Gen 1 R1T already running the new software. The post RivianOS 2.0 Coming to R1 Gen 1 and Gen 2 With 2026.31 Update first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [New Rivian iKamper Rooftop Tent Fits R2 and R1S](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-ikamper-skycamp-4-0-dlx-r2-trio/) _2026-08-19 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ Rivian and iKamper have introduced the Skycamp 4.0 DLX, adding a three-person Trio size sized for the R1S and R2. Pricing starts at $4,800 for the Duo and $5,050 for the Trio. The post New Rivian iKamper Rooftop Tent Fits R2 and R1S first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/izMqLE59dsiS) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Wood Mackenzie predicts that global energy insecurity could cause EV surge](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/emobility/wood-mackenzie-predicts-that-global-energy-insecurity-could-cause-ev-surge) _2026-08-19 · Catie Owen · evinfrastructurenews_ Wood Mackenzie hypothesises that geopolitics and increasing prices could change customer behaviour, prompting more demand for EVs. ## [California announces $95 million investment for EV infrastructure expansion](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-policies/california-announces-95-million-investment-for-ev-infrastructure-expansion) _2026-08-19 · Catie Owen · evinfrastructurenews_ The approved funding comes as California looks to support its ZEV infrastructure rollout, following a recent incentive for first-time EV buyers. ## [Mahindra's CHARGE\_iN](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/mahindras-charge_in) _2026-08-19 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ We take a look at this car OEM's network ## [NewVolt breaks ground on Australia's first open-access heavy-duty truck charging hub in Melbourne](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-networks/newvolt-breaks-ground-australia-first-open-access-heavy-duty-truck-charging-hub-melbourne) _2026-08-19 · George Heynes · evinfrastructurenews_ NewVolt has begun construction at Laverton North on Australia's first open-access truck charging hub, supported by AU$25.3 million in ARENA funding. ## [R2 Forest Green and Coastal Cloud Orders Now Open](https://riviantrackr.com/news/r2-forest-green-coastal-cloud-orders-open/) _2026-08-18 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ R2 buyers are beginning to order Forest Green paint and the Coastal Cloud Signature interior, with owners reporting successful orders and delivery estimates of eight to twelve weeks. Borealis remains on track for September. The post R2 Forest Green and Coastal Cloud Orders Now Open first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [Report: Enrolling 10% of California EVs could unlock 9GW of 12-hour storage by 2036](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/v2g/report-enrolling-10-california-evs-unlock-9gw-12-hour-storage-2036) _2026-08-18 · Molly Green · evinfrastructurenews_ With the right incentives, flexible loads could compete directly with utility-scale storage for resource adequacy and load-shifting services in California. ## [EVgo opens new flagship charging station in Detroit](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/public-charging/evgo-opens-new-flagship-charging-station-in-detroit) _2026-08-18 · Catie Owen · evinfrastructurenews_ EVgo’s flagship charging station in Detroit, Michigan, kicks off the company’s station rollout and brings the initiative’s total stalls up to 40. ## [Rivian R2 Drive Modes Explained, All Eight and What They Do](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-r2-drive-modes/) _2026-08-17 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ The R2 comes with up to eight drive modes, and how many you get depends entirely on your trim. Rivian also gave me the specifics on what Conserve actually changes on this platform, which works nothing like it does on the R1. Here is every mode, what it does, and which trims get it. The post Rivian R2 Drive Modes Explained, All Eight and What They Do first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [SparkCharge announces UK launch](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/ev-technology/sparkcharge-announces-uk-launch) _2026-08-17 · Catie Owen · evinfrastructurenews_ SparkCharge’s UK expansion is driven by the nation’s need for independent energy access while the grid catches up to commercial demands. ## [Nuvve announces growth in Q2 2026 financial update](https://www.evinfrastructurenews.com/v2g/nuvve-announces-growth-in-q2-2026-financial-update) _2026-08-17 · Catie Owen · evinfrastructurenews_ Nuvve saw an increase in sales growth in Q2 2026, which was driven by demand from customers and a strengthened international stationary battery pipeline. ## [Point a Domain, Start a Pit (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/dfjJoicYGzby) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Point any domain to a blacked-out, poison-green coming-soon page with an email waitlist. ## [The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, August 10 to August 16, 2026](https://riviantrackr.com/news/the-sunday-drive-august-10-16-2026/) _2026-08-16 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ The 2027 R1T and R1S arrive with captain's chairs, Esker Silver, and R2 style trim names, ordering open the same day. A front turn signal recall expands to 3,829 more vehicles, point to point gets a 2027 target, and Adventure Network places third at JD Power. The post The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, August 10 to August 16, 2026 first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [Rivian Confirms Point to Point This Year, All Owners in 2027](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-point-to-point-rollout-2027/) _2026-08-14 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ Point to point assisted driving starts a limited rollout later this year, and Rivian is aiming for a broad customer rollout in 2027. Here is what the company said, and what it still has not said. The post Rivian Confirms Point to Point This Year, All Owners in 2027 first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [Rivian Adventure Network Ranks Third in JD Power 2026 Study](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-adventure-network-ranks-third-in-jd-power-2026-study/) _2026-08-13 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ Rivian's Adventure Network placed third in JD Power's 2026 public charging study, behind IONNA and Mercedes-Benz, in a year where automaker-backed networks pulled ahead by nailing the basics. Here's how the scores landed, plus my own take after charging all three on the R1 and R2. The post Rivian Adventure Network Ranks Third in JD Power 2026 Study first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [Captain’s chairs, Esker Silver, and a reshuffled lineup for the 2027 R1](https://riviantrackr.com/news/2027-r1-captains-chairs-esker-silver-new-trims/) _2026-08-13 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ Rivian has introduced the 2027 R1T and R1S. The R1S gets second row captain's chairs for the first time, Esker Silver replaces LA Silver, and the trim names move from Dual, Tri, and Quad to Premium, Performance, and Quad to match R2. Here is what changed and what everything costs. The post Captain’s chairs, Esker Silver, and a reshuffled lineup for the 2027 R1 first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [Rivian Recalls 2025 and 2026 R1S and R1T Turn Signals](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-recall-r1s-r1t-front-turn-signals/) _2026-08-11 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ Rivian has expanded its front turn signal recall to cover an additional 3,829 R1S and R1T vehicles from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The campaign is listed as NHTSA 26V-508 and Rivian FSAM-1833, with the remedy already available. The post Rivian Recalls 2025 and 2026 R1S and R1T Turn Signals first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [Which Rivian Is Best for Your Dog? R2 vs R1S Pet Mode Test (Video)](https://riviantrackr.com/news/rivian-pet-comfort-mode-r1s-r2-tested/) _2026-08-10 · Jose Castillo · RivianTrackr_ Pet Comfort mode tested the way people use it, on a cabin that was already cold. Both cars sat in 95 degree midday sun for 45 minutes with thermometers in the first row, second row, and cargo area. The post Which Rivian Is Best for Your Dog? R2 vs R1S Pet Mode Test (Video) first appeared on RivianTrackr . ## [Charging infra on highways](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/2606-highways) _2026-08-04 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ Are there enough chargers on highways? ## [2606 - EV Infra](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/2606-evinfra-bi) _2026-07-28 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ Is it working? ## [2606 - Charging Infrastructure](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/2606-charging-infrastructure) _2026-07-17 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ We grew, and how! ## [Dispatches from the electric highway](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/dispatches-from-the-electric-highway) _2026-07-07 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ Notes from our September 2025 South India trip ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fZlaTTAjtDvl) _2026-07-07 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Answers about European Charging Infra](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/answers-about-european-charging-infra) _2026-06-30 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ We answer some of ## [Photo Story from Europe](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/photo-story-from-europe) _2026-06-23 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ Spent twenty days in Europe observing charging infrastructure ## [Hyderabad to Delhi - Sep 2025](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/hyderabad-to-delhi) _2026-06-09 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ The final stretch home ## [Varkala to Hyderabad - Sept 2025](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/varkala-to-hyderabad) _2026-06-04 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ Our return from down south! ## [2603 - EV Charging Infra](https://www.expwithevs.in/p/2603-evinfra-bi) _2026-05-12 · Priyans · ExperiencesWithEVs_ State of EV charging in India - 11th edition - Mar 2026 ## [Underground and Overlooked: Why Your Car Park Is the Smartest Investment You’re Not Making](https://thatsmyspot.com.au/parking-visibility-commercial-buildings/) _2026-05-12 · Angelique Mentis · thatsmyspot.com.au_ Think about the last time you arrived at a commercial building as a visitor. Chances are, the experience didn’t begin at the reception desk. It began the moment you turned into the car park — searching for a bay, hoping the visitor section wasn’t full, wondering whether the space marked ‘reserved’ actually was. For most... The post Underground and Overlooked: Why Your Car Park Is the Smartest… ## [Cheap Parking Bollards vs High Quality: What Really Saves You Money?](https://thatsmyspot.com.au/cheap-parking-bollards-vs-high-quality-what-really-saves-you-money/) _2026-05-01 · Angelique Mentis · thatsmyspot.com.au_ A lower price is genuinely hard to argue with. We understand why cheap parking bollards are tempting. When two bollards look similar in an online listing, choosing the cheaper one feels logical. But after more than 17 years supplying parking bollards across Australia — to strata buildings, commercial offices, hotels, and EV charging bays —... The post Cheap Parking Bollards vs High Quality: What… ## [Accessible EV Charging: Why Better Design Still Matters](https://thatsmyspot.com.au/accessible-ev-charging/) _2026-04-17 · Angelique Mentis · thatsmyspot.com.au_ The world is moving quickly toward electric vehicles. Public chargers are growing. New developments promote charging as a premium feature. Governments want faster adoption. That is positive progress. But one question still gets missed. Can disabled drivers actually use EV chargers? Are they truly accessible? For many drivers with a disability, the issue is not... The post Accessible EV Charging:… ## [Why Protecting Your EV Charging Bay Is Just as Important as Having One](https://thatsmyspot.com.au/why-protecting-your-ev-charging-bay-is-just-as-important-as-having-one/) _2026-04-15 · Angelique Mentis · thatsmyspot.com.au_ Fuel prices are rising. Supply is uncertain. Across Australia, drivers are switching to electric vehicles faster than ever before. But the moment someone decides to buy an EV, one question immediately replaces the old ones at the petrol pump. “Where do I charge — and will the bay actually be free when I get there?”... The post Why Protecting Your EV Charging Bay Is Just as Important as Having One… ## [Smart Cities Are Built Below the Surface: Why Smart Parking IoT Solutions Start Underground](https://thatsmyspot.com.au/smart-cities-are-built-below-the-surface-why-smart-parking-iot-solutions-start-underground/) _2026-03-16 · Angelique Mentis · thatsmyspot.com.au_ Smart parking IoT solutions are becoming essential to smart city strategy, yet most conversations about smart cities still focus on what we can see. Smart lighting, smart kerbs, smart streets and smart buildings dominate conference stages and policy documents. These visible IoT layers shape how urban innovation is imagined and funded. However, cities do not... The post Smart Cities Are Built Below… ## [Smart Parking Systems: From Bollards to Building-Wide Platforms](https://thatsmyspot.com.au/smart-parking-systems-from-bollards-to-building-wide-platforms/) _2026-01-30 · Angelique Mentis · thatsmyspot.com.au_ How intelligent parking solutions enhance Building Performance – driver experience, safety and long-term property value This article comes from an editorial article written by Angelique Mentis and featured in Build Australia’s January 2026 edition It reflects current Australian parking trends, evolving smart-parking technologies, and real-world implementations across strata, healthcare, education… ## [5 Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Parking Bollard](https://thatsmyspot.com.au/5-top-tips-for-choosing-the-perfect-parking-bollard/) _2026-01-20 · Angelique Mentis · thatsmyspot.com.au_ If you live in a strata apartment building, you may already know how challenging it can be to secure your parking bay. 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