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The EU-funded EV4EU project has concluded after four years of work on bidirectional charging. Its output includes a bidirectional CCS charging prototype, open-source software for charging point operators, and four demonstrations of how electric cars can support power-system flexibility.
Pionix, AST-X and Solectrix said they will work together on custom EV charge controllers based on Pionix’s reference design and ChargeBridge module. The companies say the approach is meant to shorten development for charger manufacturers building software-defined charging systems.
Taiga said it will update its vehicle operating system with built-in mapping and geofencing features. The company says the change is intended for its electric fleet and adds new operating software capabilities.
Wallbox said it has partnered with Enode to let compatible third-party energy apps and services connect with Wallbox chargers in Europe. The move expands smart charging connectivity for users and service providers.
Qnovo is piloting an application built on its Battery Genome to assess the condition and value of EV batteries. The company says the tool is intended for use with EU battery passports, where battery condition matters for compliance and resale value.
Lucid said the Air is getting a UX 3.0 update with faster controls, smarter EV routing, and expanded Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The update matters because it changes the vehicle’s digital interface and in-car navigation features.
Tau Motors presented 19 electrification papers in New York. Automotive World says Tau Motors is betting that designing motors, power electronics and software together can loosen rare earths’ hold on electrification.
Circle K will cooperate with software provider FLEXeCHARGE on cloud-based load management for 1,000 charging points across several European markets.
Taiga said it has launched OS-5, a software update for its electric off-road vehicles and watercraft. The company said the update adds mapping and geofencing features, which it says are intended to improve rider safety and control access to waterways.