Daily EV news · US · 3 January 2026
EV Charging
Kempower installs Megawatt Charging System sites for heavy trucks in Scandinavia and California
Kempower has deployed MCS (Megawatt Charging System) infrastructure for electric trucks at locations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and California, according to Charged EVs. The rollout marks commercial deployment of the ultra high power charging standard designed for heavy duty vehicles, though the report does not specify the number of sites or power ratings installed.
Why it matters
MCS represents the emerging standard for depot and corridor charging of Class 8 trucks, and early deployments signal which suppliers are winning first mover contracts as fleets electrify. Kempower's multi market installations demonstrate both European and North American traction in the heavy duty segment, a key growth area for charging infrastructure procurement.
Connecticut installs 36 Level 2 chargers across six DMV branches using VW settlement funds
Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles has deployed 36 Flo CoRe+ Level 2 chargers at branches in Cheshire, Enfield, Hamden, Norwalk, Old Saybrook and Winsted. The J1772 units deliver 1.2 to 7.2 kW at $0.32 per kilowatt hour under Public Act 22-118, funded by the state's $55.7 million share of the Volkswagen diesel emissions settlement administered by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
Why it matters
The rollout shows how US states are using VW settlement capital to expand public charging at high dwell time sites, creating a replicable model for government facilities. Procurement teams can note the Flo hardware choice and the statutory pricing requirement as Connecticut scales its network.