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Daily EV news · Global · 11 September 2026

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Procurement & pipeline

German test equipment maker comemso has migrated its ISO 15118-4 and ISO 15118-5 test libraries to comframe, its proprietary software platform, allowing developers to configure, run and evaluate standardised communication tests for AC and DC charging stations directly within the system. The libraries, which cover conformance tests for network, application protocol, physical and data link layers, were previously validated through the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN). Comemso verified the port by running test cases on two charging stations using both comframe and the previous platform and comparing results.

Why it matters: Procurement teams and CPOs commissioning or inspecting charging infrastructure can now access validated ISO 15118 conformance testing through a single integrated platform, potentially streamlining quality assurance and interoperability verification during station deployment and field inspection.

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Rollout pace

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence reports that global electric vehicle sales reached 1.83 million units in August 2026, a 2% year on year increase, bringing year to date sales to 13.4 million units, up 4% on the first eight months of 2025. Europe led regional performance with 36% year on year growth in August, while North America saw a contraction that offset gains elsewhere, according to BMI data manager Charles Lester.

Why it matters: Sustained EV adoption, even at modest 2% monthly growth, signals continued expansion of the charging infrastructure market as fleet sizes grow. Regional divergence, particularly Europe's 36% surge versus North American decline, will shape where CPOs and contractors prioritise network rollout and capacity investment.