Daily EV news · US · 21 April 2026
EV Charging
Centerline Communications acquires NEC Group to expand telecom, EV charging and data centre services
Centerline Communications has acquired NEC Group, a move that will expand its service portfolio to include telecommunications, EV charging infrastructure and data centre operations. The acquisition strengthens Centerline's position in the US market across these three sectors. No financial terms or specific project figures were disclosed in the announcement.
Why it matters
The deal creates a larger integrated contractor capable of delivering EV charging projects alongside telecom and data infrastructure, potentially offering bundled services to CPOs and site hosts. Procurement teams may see more competitive bids from a combined entity with broader technical capabilities and geographic reach.
San Diego to install EV chargers at libraries and recreation centres with $16.5M county grant
The city of San Diego has secured $16.5 million in county funding to deploy electric vehicle chargers at public libraries and recreation centres. The grant, reported by NBC 7 San Diego, will expand charging infrastructure at community facilities across the city. No details on the number of sites or chargers were disclosed in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
The award signals a public sector procurement opportunity for EV charging suppliers targeting municipal and community sites. It also reflects growing local government investment in accessible charging infrastructure beyond traditional commercial or highway locations.