RedEarth to manufacture bidirectional V2G-capable chargers in Australia

Just a few days ago, the Australian government announced the approval of a new standard that will allow EV owners to begin using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Queensland-based RedEarth Energy Storage has wasted no time—it has signed a deal with ambibox to produce the German company’s bidirectional V2G-capable EV chargers at its manufacturing facility in Darra,… Continue reading RedEarth to manufacture bidirectional V2G-capable chargers in Australia

EVgo to install up to 480 new fast EV charging stalls at Meijer grocery stores in the Midwest

EV charging network EVgo is expanding its longstanding partnership with Meijer, a Midwest grocery retailer, to bring more public EV charging infrastructure to Meijer store locations throughout its six-state footprint. EVgo plans to deploy up to 480 new DC fast charging stalls at Meijer properties across Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. Meijer currently… Continue reading EVgo to install up to 480 new fast EV charging stalls at Meijer grocery stores in the Midwest

Natural Resources Canada provides $13.3 million to deploy new EV chargers

The Canadian government is investing 18.6 million Canadian dollars ($13.3 million) in EV chargers across the country. “The installation of these chargers will help EV drivers get to where they need to go with confidence and ease,” Natural Resources Canada said. The funds will be given to multiple organizations that will use them to install over… Continue reading Natural Resources Canada provides $13.3 million to deploy new EV chargers

GARO survey finds that UK EV owners would pay more to increase charging speed

Sweden-headquartered EV charger manufacturer GARO reports that a recent survey of 500 EV owners in the UK found that they would be willing to pay £10-20 more per charge to reduce waiting and charging times by up to 15 minutes.  The percentages of those willing to pay more were 55% in Cardiff, 49% in Northern… Continue reading GARO survey finds that UK EV owners would pay more to increase charging speed

Delta to provide EV chargers for IZIVIA FAST charging network at McDonald’s outlets in France   

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing company Delta Electronics has announced its selection by France-headquartered EV charging network IZIVIA FAST to supply approximately 800 units of its 200 kW DC UFC 200 series EV charger for deployment at McDonald’s restaurant car parks throughout France. Each charger’s capacity can be divided into two 100 kW units for simultaneous charging… Continue reading Delta to provide EV chargers for IZIVIA FAST charging network at McDonald’s outlets in France   

ABB and Black Box Innovations to manufacture EV energy management system that helps avoid panel upgrades

ABB Electrification Canada has announced a licensing agreement with Canadian electrical equipment supplier Black Box Innovations to manufacture EV energy management systems. The systems will use Black Box’s patented technology that supports the installation of EV chargers on an existing electrical panel. The range of energy management systems will be available through ABB’s distribution partners… Continue reading ABB and Black Box Innovations to manufacture EV energy management system that helps avoid panel upgrades

XCharge and Grensol partner to improve recycling solutions for EVSE supply chain waste

XCharge North America, a provider of DC fast charging solutions, is working with Swiss startup the Grensol Group to address the challenge of reducing the end-of-life waste associated with EVSE—specifically EV charging cables and modules. Effective immediately, XCharge NA will provide broken or worn-down EVSE materials to Grensol and its research partner Worcester Polytechnic Institute… Continue reading XCharge and Grensol partner to improve recycling solutions for EVSE supply chain waste

Software and maintenance—the keys to making fleet EV charging work?

EO Charging provides a turnkey service for vehicle fleets, including all the hardware, software and service elements of the electrification stack. President and Chief Commercial Officer John Walsh told us that the software and maintenance layers of the stack are the keys to charger reliability. Fleets often overestimate the amount of power they’ll need to… Continue reading Software and maintenance—the keys to making fleet EV charging work?

GM and Reliant offer free nighttime charging to Chevrolet EV owners in Texas

Reliant and GM Energy are rolling out a new program that will offer free nighttime charging for Chevrolet EV drivers. Some 150 Chevy dealerships in Texas can now offer the plan upon vehicle purchase. The Reliant Free Charge Nights plan, available to Reliant electricity customers, provides a monthly bill credit that offsets the energy charges… Continue reading GM and Reliant offer free nighttime charging to Chevrolet EV owners in Texas

Australia gives the green light for vehicle-to-grid installations

Standards Australia has instituted a new standard that will allow EV owners to begin using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, The Driven reports. “If you’ve got a car with V2G capability and a bidirectional device, you could be using that car to power your house before the end of this year,” Federal Energy and Climate Minister Chris… Continue reading Australia gives the green light for vehicle-to-grid installations