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This week's content: Dec 8th, 2025

Electrify America Receives Best in Business Honors

Electrify America has been named to the Inc. Best in Business list within the Best in Innovation category, featuring technology that drives meaningful results in the industry. This recognition highlights the company's strategic execution of its battery energy storage system (BESS) rollout. Electrify America uses BESS to facilitate hyper-fast EV charging in grid-constrained locations. The system stores energy during low-usage periods to later supplement during times of high demand. This load-balancing capability allows the network to install Hyper-Fast chargers where traditional infrastructure serves as a bottleneck. It ensures consistent service delivery regardless of immediate grid limitations. Electrify America currently operates more than 170 BESS units nationwide representing over 65,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of installed energy storage. This infrastructure reduces strain on local electrical grids, shortens deployment timelines for new stations, and expands charging accessibility for a wider range of EV drivers.

Autel to Help UAE Electrify

Autel and Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV) have finalized a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to develop the United Arab Emirates' EV charging infrastructure. The agreement was formalized during a visit by UAEV delegates to Autel's global headquarters in Shenzhen. The partnership aims to address specific mobility needs within the UAE, including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) interaction and battery-energy storage systems (BESS). Joint research and pilot programs will help optimize solutions for the national network. UAEV is currently executing a nationwide rollout plan with plans to install over 1,000 high-speed DC chargers by 2030. This initiative relies on the integration of adaptive and robust charging ecosystems, which is a pillar of Autel's international platform.

New Podcast Episode: A-Z Bus Sales on Driving Clean Transit

John Landherr, CEO of A-Z Bus Sales, a CALSTART member company, joined host Jared Schnader on his Transition to Zero podcast to talk about the technologies and operational strategies shaping the shift to zero-emission buses.

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Upcoming Webinars:

Zeroing in On ZEBS: Advancing Zero-Emission Transit Through Uncertainty

December 9th at 9:30 AM PT / 12:30 PM ET

U.S. transit agencies continue to advance zero-emission bus deployment despite supply chain pressures, constrained manufacturing capacity, and evolving federal funding conditions. Building on insights from the Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Buses report, this webinar will cover the latest national ZEB adoption trends, highlights of battery-electric and fuel-cell deployments, and charting a path for continued growth.

Zeroing in On Clean Ports: Accelerating a Pathway to Zero Emission Freight

December 16th at 10 AM PT / 12 PM ET

CALSTART will discuss approaches to port decarbonization efforts nationwide, from planning to deployment of zero emission vehicles, equipment, and infrastructure. We will also discuss how this impacts critical corridor development and freight decarbonization. Additionally, we invite attendees to share their perspectives on strategy, emerging technologies, operational challenges, and opportunities to strengthen CALSTART's role in advancing port and freight-corridor decarbonization.

Electrify America Honored for Battery Energy Storage Innovation, The EV Report https://theevreport.com/electrify-america-honored-for-battery-energy-storage-innovation