Daily EV news · Global · 17 March 2026
EV Charging
AMPECO launches CoOperator AI agent for EV charging network operations
AMPECO, an EV charging management platform serving over 190 operators in more than 70 countries, has launched CoOperator, an AI operations agent that automates root cause diagnostics and allows network operators to execute tasks through conversational commands. The tool, demonstrated at the EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas on 18 March 2026, offers structured Insights for session analysis and is designed to help utilities, retail brands, fleet operators and specialised networks manage expanding charging infrastructure. CoOperator enables operators to diagnose session issues, adjust pricing across partner locations and receive immediate root cause analysis when chargers go offline.
Why it matters
As US charging networks scale rapidly across highway, workplace and residential segments, AI driven operational tools like CoOperator may reduce the staffing and support costs that typically rise with network size, potentially influencing procurement decisions for operators evaluating platform providers. The ability to manage larger networks without proportional increases in operational overhead could shift competitive dynamics among charging management software vendors.
Electric Vehicles
Solid-state battery firm claims five-minute charging breakthrough for electric vehicles
An unnamed solid-state battery company has announced it has achieved five-minute charging capability, addressing one of the main barriers to EV adoption. Current fast chargers require 20 to 45 minutes to charge vehicles, compared to the few minutes needed to refuel a petrol car. Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte in conventional lithium-ion cells and promise significantly faster charging times, though the article does not specify which company achieved the milestone or provide technical performance data.
Why it matters
Faster charging technology could accelerate EV uptake and increase utilisation rates at public charge points, potentially improving the business case for charge-point operators and reducing queue times at high-traffic sites.