Orion Energy Systems, a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, EV charging stations and maintenance services, has installed 90 EV charging stations and related infrastructure in the Boston public school system as part of multiple contracts valued at $6.5 million. In the most recent deployments, Orion’s Voltrek division is installing 51 DC fast charging stations and… Continue reading Orion installs 90 EV charging stations for Boston public schools
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Electric Era’s EV fast chargers use battery storage to reduce peak energy consumption
Perhaps the biggest challenge in deploying DC fast charging is the large amounts of power required, especially at peak times. Power-hungry EV chargers can cost site hosts big bucks in the form of utility demand charges, and securing sufficient power for a new installation can result in delays of months or years. This is why… Continue reading Electric Era’s EV fast chargers use battery storage to reduce peak energy consumption
Nayax partners with Autel Energy to provide embedded EV charging payments
Nayax, an Israel-based commerce platform, has formed a strategic partnership to provide embedded payment solutions for EV charging technology provider Autel Energy. The companies will pair Autel’s AC/DC charger lineup, cloud-based management tools, and global service network with Nayax’s flexible payment infrastructure to enable faster deployment for operators and a more convenient payment experience for… Continue reading Nayax partners with Autel Energy to provide embedded EV charging payments
Greenlane establishes new I-10 electric truck charging corridor
Public charging infrastructure developer and operator Greenlane, a joint venture of Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and Blackrock’s Global Infrastructure fund, is establishing its second commercial EV charging corridor connecting Southern California to Phoenix via Interstate 10. The corridor is one of several planned routes as the company works to develop a nationwide… Continue reading Greenlane establishes new I-10 electric truck charging corridor
Is Revel’s decision to exit the rideshare business a sign of weakness, or a shrewd business move?
Revel’s distinctive light blue electric cars will soon disappear from the streets of New York. The company has decided to end its rideshare service in order to focus on expanding its network of EV charging stations. The company says it’s making the move for the same reason it retired its iconic blue electric scooters in… Continue reading Is Revel’s decision to exit the rideshare business a sign of weakness, or a shrewd business move?
EV charging workforce development company SmarterHelp spins out from ChargerHelp
Public charging reliability is…let’s just say it’s an issue. ChargerHelp has developed a unique Reliability as a Service model that offers charging providers unlimited Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support and a guaranteed level of uptime for a fixed monthly fee. (Read an in-depth interview with CEO Kameale Terry in our March issue.) Keeping chargers up… Continue reading EV charging workforce development company SmarterHelp spins out from ChargerHelp
Xos mobile EV charging unit now available for under $100,000 with California incentive
The latest version of the Xos Hub mobile charging unit has been approved for California’s Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project, administered by the California Air Resources Board. This approval makes the Xos Hub eligible for a $110,000 incentive, allowing fleet customers to acquire the unit for under $100,000. Xos says this pricing is less… Continue reading Xos mobile EV charging unit now available for under $100,000 with California incentive
Tellus Power wins funding for 33 EV charging sites in California’s second round of NEVI program funding
Tellus Power builds EV chargers in California. The company offers DC fast chargers in 180 kW and 360 kW versions, with a choice of CCS, CHAdeMO and/or NACS connectors. The company has just announced a big win in its home state. In July, the California Energy Commission proposed $36.88 million in awards in the state’s… Continue reading Tellus Power wins funding for 33 EV charging sites in California’s second round of NEVI program funding
EV charging provider Everged to use i-charging’s DC fast charging hardware
EV charging provider Everged has selected i-charging as the provider of choice for its DC fast charging hardware offerings. Everged plans to bring nearly 1,000 of i-charging’s DC fast charging systems to the US market. i-charging’s DC fast chargers feature power outputs of 50 to 400 kW per plug. Each charger features dual communication channels… Continue reading EV charging provider Everged to use i-charging’s DC fast charging hardware
Lincoln Electric introduces 50 kW mobile DC fast charger for EV fleet and field operations
Lincoln Electric has announced the launch of its Velion 50 kW DC fast charger, expanding its electric vehicle charging product line. The new offering is a compact, mobile charging unit with scalable output and flexible deployment options, targeting demanding field environments such as construction sites, emergency response and fleet operations. The Velion 50 kW charger… Continue reading Lincoln Electric introduces 50 kW mobile DC fast charger for EV fleet and field operations