Daily EV news · US · 25 September 2026
EV Charging
Whiteville selected for new EV fast-charging station
Whiteville has been chosen as the location for a new electric vehicle fast-charging station, according to local broadcaster WWAY TV3. No details on the number of chargers, operator, funding source or timeline were provided in the available excerpt.
Why it matters
The selection signals infrastructure expansion in smaller US communities, though procurement teams will need fuller project specifications to assess commercial opportunities or competitive positioning in the region.
Lincoln Electric's Velion DC fast chargers gain NEMA Make It American certification with over 70 per cent US content
Lincoln Electric has secured product level certification under the National Electrical Manufacturers Association's Make It American programme for its Velion DC fast chargers, which are manufactured in the United States with more than 70 per cent domestic content. The certification provides independent validation of domestic manufacturing and content requirements, supporting compliance for federally funded projects. The announcement was published on 25 September 2026.
Why it matters
The certification addresses a key procurement barrier for contractors, government agencies and fleet operators who must prove compliance with domestic content requirements under federal funding rules. Independent validation of the 70 per cent threshold reduces supply chain risk and streamlines the qualification process for US infrastructure projects.
US public fast charging installations accelerate despite EV sales slowdown
High speed public charging station installations in the United States are increasing rapidly, even as electric vehicle sales experience a slump, according to a WardsAuto report. The article contrasts current infrastructure availability with conditions nine years ago, when a journalist struggled to find working chargers on a 230 mile Detroit to Traverse City route and relied on a Level 2 unit behind a Dairy Queen. Today, multiple charging station options exist along the same corridor.
Why it matters
The divergence between charging infrastructure rollout and vehicle sales suggests network operators and site hosts are building ahead of demand, creating procurement opportunities for CPOs confident in long term EV adoption. Improved charger density and reliability on intercity routes may also reduce range anxiety barriers that have historically dampened fleet and consumer uptake.