Revel expands Superhub network in NYC, adding 136 public charging stalls

Revel’s bright blue electric scooters and Tesla taxis have become high-visibility features of the New York City streetscape, and the company is testing smart charging and V2G applications at its charging sites. Now Brooklyn-based Revel has announced plans to open five new fast charging Superhubs in NYC, adding a total of 136 public charging stalls.… Continue reading Revel expands Superhub network in NYC, adding 136 public charging stalls

Volkswagen’s charging network now spans 27 countries

Volkswagen’s charging and energy brand Elli now offers access to 400,000 public charging points operated by more than 800 providers in 27 countries across Europe. The company says its network has doubled in size over the past 18 months, most recently by the addition of 24,000 Vattenfall charging stations in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and… Continue reading Volkswagen’s charging network now spans 27 countries

Volkswagen and PowerCo SE to search for a battery cell factory site in Canada

The Volkswagen Group and its recently founded battery company PowerCo SE intend to rapidly expand their global battery business to North America. To that end, Volkswagen and the Canadian government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to identify suitable sites for a battery cell factory in Canada. The two parties will continue their cooperation in… Continue reading Volkswagen and PowerCo SE to search for a battery cell factory site in Canada

Blink Charging unveils five new EV charging products

EVSE manufacturer Blink Charging launched five new products at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The new chargers are designed to serve global markets including the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America. “With the launch of these new state-of-the-art products, Blink is expanding our offerings to meet the needs of customers across the… Continue reading Blink Charging unveils five new EV charging products

Mercedes to launch branded EV fast charging network, starting in North America

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a DC fast charging network across North America, Europe, China and “other key markets.” It will begin this year in the US and Canada, and hopes to have the full network in place before the end of the decade, when the automaker means to go all-electric “wherever market conditions allow.” Recently,… Continue reading Mercedes to launch branded EV fast charging network, starting in North America

Autel Energy and LCE to bring EV charging to businesses and disadvantaged communities

EVSE manufacturer Autel Energy, and Legacy Clean Energy (LCE), a minority-owned charging network, have partnered to provide charging solutions for businesses and underserved communities across the US. LCE provides comprehensive charging solutions for vehicle dealers, public and commercial fleet managers, municipalities, rideshare operators and a variety of parking applications, including charging hardware and software procurement,… Continue reading Autel Energy and LCE to bring EV charging to businesses and disadvantaged communities

EverCharge opens new EVSE factory in Hayward, California

EverCharge, a provider of EV charging equipment for fleets and multi-family homes, is opening a new 30,000-square-foot production factory in Hayward, California.  Expected to be completed by early 2023, the new facility is part of the company’s plans to double its factory workforce by mid-2023. The Hayward location was chosen for its surrounding business community… Continue reading EverCharge opens new EVSE factory in Hayward, California

Electrification Coalition releases Local Government Playbook for federal EV investments

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have put a lot of money on the table for deploying charging stations and incentivizing EV purchases. Local governments will play a large role in ensuring that the funds are invested effectively.  To help government agencies get their share of the bounty (and use it wisely), the… Continue reading Electrification Coalition releases Local Government Playbook for federal EV investments

The value proposition of bi-directional charging for your EV fleet (Webinar)

Bi-directional chargers enable EV batteries to provide energy storage to the power grid, reducing power loads during peak times and consequently reducing electricity costs. Fermata Energy’s proprietary software system is designed to generate income from grid services for EV owners and defray the cost of going electric. In this webinar, Fermata Energy Founder and CEO… Continue reading The value proposition of bi-directional charging for your EV fleet (Webinar)

ABB E-mobility announces new Terra Home residential charger

ABB E-mobility provides products and services in every segment of the EV infrastructure field. Now the multinational electronics giant has unveiled a new home charging solution at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. ABB E-mobility’s new Terra Home is set to go on sale later this year. It features a stylish, minimalistic design that can be… Continue reading ABB E-mobility announces new Terra Home residential charger