NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) says it welcomed the passage of legislation that supports wider deployment of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and electric vehicle charging systems on the nation’s highways.

Electric cars are coming and one global electrical firm is getting ready in part by acquiring Epyon B.V., a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations focusing on direct current fast-charging and network charger software. EV charging station unit sales are set to multiply rapidly over the next five years, and reach 1.6 million units globally…