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Steve Birkett

Steve is a seasoned EV traveler with more than 150,000 all-electric miles under his belt across North America. Steve founded Plug & Play EV to help EV owners learn the ins and outs of driving electric, while assisting organizations in the sector develop compelling content that draws an audience and engages prospects.


The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #81) - BC Hydro's $700M Expansion Plan. Einride Acquires US EV Fleet Platform. EA Begins NACS-J3400 Retrofits. Larger SfB Plans Take Shape.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #81) - BC Hydro's $700M Expansion Plan. Einride Acquires US EV Fleet Platform. EA Begins NACS-J3400 Retrofits. Larger SfB Plans Take Shape.

July 19-25, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #80) - Tesla Opens 1st Public Megacharger. Walmart Second Only to Superchargers in Q2. Illinois is on the NEVI Map. SfB Hits 50.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #80) - Tesla Opens 1st Public Megacharger. Walmart Second Only to Superchargers in Q2. Illinois is on the NEVI Map. SfB Hits 50.

July 12-18, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #79) - Circuit électrique Passes 500 Québec  Sites. Bidirectional Fleet Charging Supports Heat-stressed Grid. Illinois Opens New NEVI Round.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #79) - Circuit électrique Passes 500 Québec Sites. Bidirectional Fleet Charging Supports Heat-stressed Grid. Illinois Opens New NEVI Round.

July 4-11, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #78) - Electrify America's NACS Plan. Pilot-Flying J Hits 300. Record-setting Q2 for Tesla Superchargers.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #78) - Electrify America's NACS Plan. Pilot-Flying J Hits 300. Record-setting Q2 for Tesla Superchargers.

June 28 to July 4, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #77) - Terawatt Secures Up to $300M for Fleet EVI. Kentucky's DCFC Power Up. Racetrac EV Charging Reboot?

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #77) - Terawatt Secures Up to $300M for Fleet EVI. Kentucky's DCFC Power Up. Racetrac EV Charging Reboot?

June 21-27, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #76) - EA Flagship Bets On BESS. Inspiration Acquires Electrada Assets. Canada's Largest Charging Location.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #76) - EA Flagship Bets On BESS. Inspiration Acquires Electrada Assets. Canada's Largest Charging Location.

June 14-20, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #75) - Flash Charging Coming to Canada. NEVI Hits 200, More Awards Expected. Francis Energy's 100 SfB Stalls.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #75) - Flash Charging Coming to Canada. NEVI Hits 200, More Awards Expected. Francis Energy's 100 SfB Stalls.

June 6-13, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #74) - InCharge Secures Fleet EVI Investment.  Hotel Charging Catalyst in Canada. Electrify America Reworks Payment/Pricing. Rivian Reaches 1,000.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #74) - InCharge Secures Fleet EVI Investment. Hotel Charging Catalyst in Canada. Electrify America Reworks Payment/Pricing. Rivian Reaches 1,000.

May 31-June 6, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #73) - Consolidation Continues with Fleet Charging Merger. Blink Eyes Life Beyond Dealership Charging. What Amenities Accelerate DCFC Utilization? Walmart Hits 500 Fast Charging Bays.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #73) - Consolidation Continues with Fleet Charging Merger. Blink Eyes Life Beyond Dealership Charging. What Amenities Accelerate DCFC Utilization? Walmart Hits 500 Fast Charging Bays.

May 24-30, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #72) - Alpitronic Redefines US DCFC with 1M Sessions. Wild Week for Walmart EVC. Tesla SfB Sites Set to Double. Fast Food, Faster Charging at QSRs.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #72) - Alpitronic Redefines US DCFC with 1M Sessions. Wild Week for Walmart EVC. Tesla SfB Sites Set to Double. Fast Food, Faster Charging at QSRs.

May 17-23, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #71) - HyperCharge Acquires Québec's Eddie. Dealerships Dominate US DCFC. IONNA Starts CK Upgrades, Discounts BMW Fast-Charging.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #71) - HyperCharge Acquires Québec's Eddie. Dealerships Dominate US DCFC. IONNA Starts CK Upgrades, Discounts BMW Fast-Charging.

May 10-16, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #70) - ACT Expo Delivers on Electric Fleets. WattEV Bets Big on Tesla Semi. HondoGO's Northeast Expansion Plans. DCFC Pricing Trends for May.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #70) - ACT Expo Delivers on Electric Fleets. WattEV Bets Big on Tesla Semi. HondoGO's Northeast Expansion Plans. DCFC Pricing Trends for May.

May 3-9, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #69) - April DCFC Deployments Unpacked. Tesla Unveils Basecharger as Semi Enters Production. US + Canada Pass 80K DCFC Ports. Rivian Plans SoCal Expansion with Caruso.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #69) - April DCFC Deployments Unpacked. Tesla Unveils Basecharger as Semi Enters Production. US + Canada Pass 80K DCFC Ports. Rivian Plans SoCal Expansion with Caruso.

April 26-May 2, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #68) - Amazon to Electrify 3M "Middle Miles" with Einride. Hardware OEMS Unveil Latest Ahead of ACT Expo. Red E's Multi-Pronged Expansion. Quarterly DCFC Pricing Shifts.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #68) - Amazon to Electrify 3M "Middle Miles" with Einride. Hardware OEMS Unveil Latest Ahead of ACT Expo. Red E's Multi-Pronged Expansion. Quarterly DCFC Pricing Shifts.

April 18-25, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #67) - Circle K Resets with IONNA. Rivian Goes "Full NACS". P-FJ's Pricing Premium. WEX Addresses At-Home Fleet Charging.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #67) - Circle K Resets with IONNA. Rivian Goes "Full NACS". P-FJ's Pricing Premium. WEX Addresses At-Home Fleet Charging.

April 12-18, 2026 - Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #66) - EV Realty Opens San Bernardino Hub. bp pulse Spotlight. Tracking Walmart Charging Just Got Easier. NEVI Inches Towards 200.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #66) - EV Realty Opens San Bernardino Hub. bp pulse Spotlight. Tracking Walmart Charging Just Got Easier. NEVI Inches Towards 200.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

Alpitronic Dominates (non-Supercharger) DCFC in Q1 2026 | The Daily DC⚡🤓 EV Nerdery

Alpitronic Dominates (non-Supercharger) DCFC in Q1 2026 | The Daily DC⚡🤓 EV Nerdery

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The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #65) - Alpitronic Underpins Non-Supercharger DC Expansion. 5-Star Kwik Charge. Walmart EVC Springs Into Action. Seasonal Savings from bp pulse.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #65) - Alpitronic Underpins Non-Supercharger DC Expansion. 5-Star Kwik Charge. Walmart EVC Springs Into Action. Seasonal Savings from bp pulse.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #64) - ROVE Powers Up Next Hub. Tesla Makes a FUS. Kempower Satellites Go Mega. EVgo Opens Its Largest Site to Date.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #64) - ROVE Powers Up Next Hub. Tesla Makes a FUS. Kempower Satellites Go Mega. EVgo Opens Its Largest Site to Date.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #63) - Tesla Makes Final V3 Supercharger, Shifts Gear to Full V4. IONNA Enters the 100 Club. PA Extends NEVI Lead. SureCharge Expands in Alberta.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #63) - Tesla Makes Final V3 Supercharger, Shifts Gear to Full V4. IONNA Enters the 100 Club. PA Extends NEVI Lead. SureCharge Expands in Alberta.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #62) - SF Curbside Charging Expansion. R2 Spurs Rivian's NACS-J3400 Transition. Francis Accelerates SfB, Trims Charger Pricing. New NEVI for Pennsylvania.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #62) - SF Curbside Charging Expansion. R2 Spurs Rivian's NACS-J3400 Transition. Francis Accelerates SfB, Trims Charger Pricing. New NEVI for Pennsylvania.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #61) - EVgo Posts 2025 Positivity. 200,000 L2 Ports Passed. BC Hydro DCFC Rates Up 10%. Tesla Opens First Megacharger, Plans 400-Stall Supercharger.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #61) - EVgo Posts 2025 Positivity. 200,000 L2 Ports Passed. BC Hydro DCFC Rates Up 10%. Tesla Opens First Megacharger, Plans 400-Stall Supercharger.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #60) - Canada's DCFC Growth Rate Matches US. ChargePoint Service Fees Take Effect. Lawrence Electrifies Fire Dept. New States for Walmart + Mercedes-Benz Charging.

The Weekly 1.21⚡(EVI News #60) - Canada's DCFC Growth Rate Matches US. ChargePoint Service Fees Take Effect. Lawrence Electrifies Fire Dept. New States for Walmart + Mercedes-Benz Charging.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

The Weekly 1.21⚡ (EVI News #59) - Uber's $100M for AV Charging. EVolve NY Opens LGA/Hits 300 Chargers. Tesla Opens US Supercharger #3,000. More Alpis for Electrify America + bp pulse.

The Weekly 1.21⚡ (EVI News #59) - Uber's $100M for AV Charging. EVolve NY Opens LGA/Hits 300 Chargers. Tesla Opens US Supercharger #3,000. More Alpis for Electrify America + bp pulse.

Your weekly digest of EV infrastructure developments across North America

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