Daily EV news · US · 16 September 2026
EV Charging
Casino resorts in the United States integrate EV charging with energy storage and parking management
Casino resort operators are adding EV charge points as a visitor and employee amenity, with deployment shaped by parking patterns, grid capacity and operational priorities. Sycuan Casino Resort in California planned 40 Level 2 charge points, five DC fast chargers and a 250 kW/560 kWh battery energy storage system in 2022, pairing charging with storage to manage electricity demand and peak loads. The design addresses the challenge of simultaneous vehicle charging placing substantial new demand on site transformers.
Why it matters
The integration of battery storage with multi-charger sites offers a procurement model for managing grid demand and electricity costs at high-traffic destinations. Casino resort projects demonstrate how large property operators are treating charging as part of wider energy infrastructure rather than standalone amenity deployment.
Eight automakers back IONNA charging network as US EV sales fall 20.5 per cent
Toyota, BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis gathered in Durham to support IONNA, their joint DC fast-charging network, which won a J.D. Power award for highest ranking among public networks. The event coincided with a 20.5 per cent year on year drop in US EV sales in Q2, though Toyota said long term electrification plans remain unchanged despite the slowdown and the expiry of federal consumer tax credits.
Why it matters
The eight-manufacturer consortium signals continued infrastructure investment even as demand softens, potentially stabilising the business case for charge point operators serving multiple OEM customers. IONNA's J.D. Power recognition may influence procurement specifications and partnership strategies in a consolidating market.
LHN Energy launches combined solar PPA and DC fast charging solution for heavy electric vehicle fleets in Singapore
LHN Energy, a Singapore solar company, will roll out an integrated Solar Power Purchase Agreement and DC fast charging service in early September 2026 for businesses transitioning to electric heavy vehicles. The solution targets logistics, transport, fleet operators, distribution centres, manufacturers, and construction firms operating from depots and industrial sites. LHN Energy finances, installs, and maintains the solar system while customers purchase the generated electricity, with projects structured after assessing eHV deployment plans, charging demand, electricity consumption, rooftop solar potential, and electrical capacity.
Why it matters
The bundled solar and charging infrastructure model addresses upfront capital barriers for heavy vehicle electrification, offering a turnkey procurement route for fleet operators and industrial site managers. By combining renewable generation with DC fast charging under a single PPA, the solution simplifies tendering and project delivery for businesses planning depot based charging infrastructure.
Las Vegas rideshare drivers report Waymo robotaxis occupying public chargers for over 90 minutes
Rideshare drivers in Las Vegas say Waymo autonomous vehicles are blocking Electrify America charging stations for up to 90 minutes, forcing them to wait extended periods at sites including one off Flamingo and Maryland Parkway. Waymo confirmed it uses public infrastructure alongside a depot with charging, stating it tries to stagger usage and builds dedicated charging as operations mature in each city.
Why it matters
The complaints highlight network capacity pressure as fleet operators scale without dedicated infrastructure, a planning challenge for CPOs balancing public access with commercial fleet demand at high utilisation sites.