Commercial vehicle manufacturers Volvo Group, Daimler Truck and the Traton Group have agreed to create a joint venture to build and operate a high-power public charging network for heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe. The planned JV, which will be equally owned by the three firms, is scheduled to start operations in 2022. The… Continue reading Volvo, Daimler and Traton to build high-power charging network for commercial EVs in Europe
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Shell converts London petrol station to EV charging hub
For better or for worse, oil companies are pushing into the EV charging business. Shell currently operates a network of nearly 8,000 EV charging points, and now it has built its first “EV hub” in the UK. The new charging hub is expected to open later this year or in early 2022. The oil giant… Continue reading Shell converts London petrol station to EV charging hub
Fifty utilities form group to coordinate EV infrastructure efforts
More than 50 US electric utilities have formed a new group to coordinate their efforts to expand the nation’s EV charging infrastructure. The Edison Electric Institute, a utility trade group, announced the formation of the National Electric Highway Coalition, which includes 50 EEI members, as well as the Tennessee Valley Authority. The organization is “a… Continue reading Fifty utilities form group to coordinate EV infrastructure efforts
Shell stations in Indonesia use ABB Terra 54 chargers
Oil giant Shell is installing EV chargers at its gas stations around the world. Three Shell stations in the Indonesian cities of Pluit, Antasari and Jagorawi will soon offer public charging using ABB’s Terra 54 DC fast chargers. Customers can charge free for 30 minutes if they buy a pastry and a cup of coffee.… Continue reading Shell stations in Indonesia use ABB Terra 54 chargers
Stanford study: 100% renewable US grid is feasible and reliable
How many times this week have you read that renewable energy is unreliable, and will never be able to completely replace fossil fuels on the electrical grid? Well, there is at least one group of scientists who don’t agree. A study led by Stanford University Professor Mark Jacobson has found that a US energy system… Continue reading Stanford study: 100% renewable US grid is feasible and reliable
Francis Energy and Fuel Maxx partner to expand fast charging network in Houston
EV charging provider Francis Energy plans to expand its network of fast chargers by partnering with Fuel Maxx, one of the largest gas station retail chains in Texas. Under the agreement, Francis Energy will begin installing its fast-charging stations at 3 Fuel Maxx locations in Houston, with an option to expand to additional locations in… Continue reading Francis Energy and Fuel Maxx partner to expand fast charging network in Houston
US installing workplace chargers at an impressive pace
Based on a report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the DOE says that between the last quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2021, 9,894 workplace chargers were installed in the US. The DOE defines workplace chargers as private charging stations for the use of employees only. The DOE reported that by… Continue reading US installing workplace chargers at an impressive pace
OBE Power selects Driivz platform for its charging network
OBE Power, which operates a private network of smart, distributed EV chargers, plans to adopt Driivz’s end-to-end charging and energy management platform. Miami-based OBE Power offers an owner-operated Charging as a Service (CaaS) business model for host customers and charge point operators, including software that enables cross-platform integration, fleet operations and Vehicle to Grid (V2G)… Continue reading OBE Power selects Driivz platform for its charging network
Utrecht plans to be a bidirectional city, turning its EVs into a giant battery
The Dutch city of Utrecht is already pretty green. The rate of car ownership is far lower than in the US. The city boasts the world’s largest bike parking garage and an extensive network of bike lanes, and a new car-free neighborhood for 20,000 people is on the drawing board. Even here, however, cars aren’t… Continue reading Utrecht plans to be a bidirectional city, turning its EVs into a giant battery
Ford launches zero-carbon home charging initiative in California
Ford has launched a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in vehicle owners in California to opt for carbon-neutral home charging. Ford is participating in the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, which allows customers to match the use of electricity for charging with 100-percent local renewable energy. Owners of… Continue reading Ford launches zero-carbon home charging initiative in California