Daily EV news · US · 5 May 2026
EV Charging
ChargeHub and AXSO launch North America's first open truck charging reservation platform
ChargeHub and AXSO have built the first open reservation platform for truck charging in North America, according to The EV Report. The system allows fleet operators and hauliers to book charging slots in advance across participating sites in the United States and Canada. The platform aims to reduce downtime and improve utilisation at heavy duty charging hubs.
Why it matters
An open reservation system could streamline procurement for depot and corridor charging projects by demonstrating predictable demand patterns. CPOs may gain a competitive edge by integrating with the platform to attract commercial fleet customers seeking guaranteed charging access.
Electric Vehicles
New York Senate Democrats block repeal of state electric school bus mandate
Senate Democrats in New York blocked a Republican bill that would have replaced the state's electric school bus mandate with a pilot programme. The existing mandate requires schools to stop purchasing new diesel buses in 2026 and complete a full transition to electric buses by 2035. The blocked bill, introduced by State Senator George Borrello, sought to evaluate electric bus performance across the state before enforcing the mandate.
Why it matters
The decision preserves a firm procurement timeline for electric school buses in New York, signalling continued demand for charging infrastructure at school depots. Operators and suppliers can plan deployments around the 2026 diesel cutoff and 2035 full transition dates.
Nissan scraps Mississippi EV plant plans entirely after US incentive collapse
Nissan North America has permanently cancelled electric vehicle production at its Canton, Mississippi plant, abandoning plans for two battery-electric SUVs (one Nissan, one Infiniti) originally scheduled from 2028. The decision follows a strategic review triggered by collapsing US EV sales after government incentives ended, with the project first postponed in July and suspended in October. Nissan had already dropped plans for two electric saloons and a smaller SUV in 2025, leaving the US market to be served solely by imports such as the new Leaf while Canton expands conventional car output.
Why it matters
The cancellation removes a major US manufacturing pipeline for EV charging infrastructure planners who track OEM production footprints and regional demand forecasts. It signals that automakers are retreating from domestic EV capacity commitments, potentially reshaping where CPOs prioritise depot and public charging investments in the southern United States.