Emporia Energy, a Colorado-based provider of home energy management technology (see our recent feature article), is pushing the EVSE price envelope with a new Level 2 charger priced at $399. “Competing chargers with similar specs, warranty, safety certifications and customer ratings are selling on Amazon for as much as $750,” said Emporia CEO Shawn McLaughlin.… Continue reading Emporia Energy unveils new low-priced Level 2 charger
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AMPECO partners with Electric Miles to provide grid services in the UK
AMPECO says its recently announced partnership with Electric Miles will enable its UK-based charge point operators (CPOs) to leverage EV charging assets and participate in demand flexibility, helping to balance the electricity grid and reduce the use of costly and polluting forms of energy generation. The declining costs of renewables and energy storage have hastened… Continue reading AMPECO partners with Electric Miles to provide grid services in the UK
New York announces $23 million for transportation electrification initiatives
The state of New York has allocated $23 million in new funding for transportation electrification initiatives. The total includes: $8 million under the Direct Current Fast Charging program to install EV infrastructure in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, including in underserved communities; another $7 million in DCFC awards to ChargePoint and EvGateway to improve access in… Continue reading New York announces $23 million for transportation electrification initiatives
bp pulse to install 900 charge points at Marks & Spencer stores
British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) and bp pulse have signed an agreement to install 900 EV charge points at around 70 M&S stores across the UK in the next two years. The roll-out will significantly expand bp pulse’s network, growing the UK’s charging network and adding up to 40,000 kW of charging capacity to… Continue reading bp pulse to install 900 charge points at Marks & Spencer stores
TurnOnGreen to supply EV chargers for Best Western Hotels & Resorts in North America
TurnOnGreen has been selected by Best Western Hotels & Resorts as an endorsed supplier of EV chargers for the hotel chain’s North American properties. Under the agreement, TurnOnGreen will supply Best Western’s hotels and resorts in the US and Canada with its EV700 and EVP700 Level 2 wall chargers. Both versions are 32 A and… Continue reading TurnOnGreen to supply EV chargers for Best Western Hotels & Resorts in North America
ADS-TEC unveils its new ChargePost battery-based charging system
ADS-TEC Energy, a manufacturer of battery-buffered energy systems, has unveiled a new battery-based charging system. The new ChargePost is equipped with two DC fast charging points and two optional 75-inch monitors that can be used for advertising space. It’s aimed at gas stations, car dealerships, fleet operators, offices and commercial buildings. ChargePost enables up to… Continue reading ADS-TEC unveils its new ChargePost battery-based charging system
Eaton showcases smart breaker EV charging technology
Power management company Eaton has expanded the residential demonstration area within its Experience Center in Pittsburgh. As vehicle electrification continues to have a cascading impact on energy infrastructure, Eaton installed its latest smart breakers and EV charging infrastructure to show visitors how these technologies can contribute to home energy management strategies for the benefit of… Continue reading Eaton showcases smart breaker EV charging technology
EV charging company EnviroSpark secures $15 million in total funding
Georgia-based EV charging company EnviroSpark has completed a $10-million funding round led by Ultra Capital. The company announced its $5-million Series A funding earlier this year, bringing total outside investment to $15 million. EnviroSpark plans to use the additional funding to expand its services and increase its employee headcount nearly fourfold. EnviroSpark partners with property… Continue reading EV charging company EnviroSpark secures $15 million in total funding
Splitvolt unveils its next-gen Splitter Switch for affordable Level 2 home EV charging
EVSE manufacturer Splitvolt has unveiled its next-generation Splitter Switch. The newest iteration of the Splitter Switch features a more stylized look, new components and cETLus safety certification. Splitvolt says its Splitter Switch is designed to make home EV charging simple, affordable and safe by automatically sharing an existing 30 A dryer circuit instead of requiring… Continue reading Splitvolt unveils its next-gen Splitter Switch for affordable Level 2 home EV charging
The Mobility House to manage charging and V2G for 30 electric school buses in NYC
New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) has selected The Mobility House to manage charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations for a major school bus electrification project. NYCSBUS, which received an $8-million grant from NYSERDA for the program, will use The Mobility House’s energy management system, ChargePilot, to optimize infrastructure planning and operation for 30… Continue reading The Mobility House to manage charging and V2G for 30 electric school buses in NYC