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Elli, a Volkswagen (VW) subsidiary, and PV provider Otovo have announced a strategic partnership to combine solar energy with electric mobility.

Current± rounds up the latest stories from the EV industry including new Octopus partnerships and new director appointments.

​Electric vehicle charging and energy management company Wallbox has launched its latest smart charger, the Pulsar Max, in the UK.

A new study from Juniper Research has found that across the globe, electric vehicle (EV) charging at home will exceed US$16 billion (£11.8 billion) in 2026.

​Octopus Electric Vehicles is preparing a path for its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project Powerloop to become the first to enter National Grid ESO’s Balancing Mechanism.

​Lightsource Labs has signed a strategic partnership with Wallbox to allow users of its home management platform Tribe to perform vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services.

​Smart energy product provider geo has partnered with electric vehicle charger developer Wallbox to install whole home energy management systems.

Global energy giant Iberdrola has taken a stake in Wallbox as part of the EV charging manufacturer’s €15 million (£13.2 million) fundraise.

Engie is partnering Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for the installation of EV charging stations in 14 countries, including the UK.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has partnered Wallbox to launch what it claims to be the smallest and lightest vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger in the world.