According to US data analytics and advisory firm Escalent, nearly six in ten EV fleet decision-makers are not fully aware of the financial assistance available, and, although they expect to learn about EV grants from dealerships, the leading source of information is actually word of mouth. Escalent established its Fleet Advisory Hub to offer product… Continue reading Escalent’s Fleet Advisory Hub highlights funding assistance for fleet electrification
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Kaluza and Mitsubishi collaborate on Japanese smart EV charging service
Mitsubishi and energy software platform Kaluza have launched what they say is the first telematics-based smart charging service in Japan, following similar Kaluza deployments in North America, Europe and Australia. Smart charging technology, which enables EVs to charge during times of low demand when energy is cheaper and greener, helps to alleviate network balancing issues.… Continue reading Kaluza and Mitsubishi collaborate on Japanese smart EV charging service
Cable problems crop up as non-Tesla EVs begin charging at US Supercharger sites
Tesla has started to open some Supercharger stations to non-Tesla EV drivers in the US. EV boosters and influencers have been converging on the half-dozen or so “open” stations in the state of New York to test out the system and share some of the good and bad points. In a recent video, Marques Brownlee… Continue reading Cable problems crop up as non-Tesla EVs begin charging at US Supercharger sites
Los Angeles rideshare provider Kaptyn uses Zeem’s fleet-as-a-service solution
Kaptyn operates a rideshare fleet of Tesla Model Ys in Los Angeles. Since November 2022, the company has been using a fleet-as-a-service solution provided by Zeem Solutions. Kaptyn’s vehicles reside at Zeem’s depot near LAX, and Zeem acts as an extension of Kaptyn’s fleet operations team by managing on-site charging, parking, security, scheduled maintenance and… Continue reading Los Angeles rideshare provider Kaptyn uses Zeem’s fleet-as-a-service solution
Canada allows DC fast chargers to bill by energy usage instead of charging time
Public chargers can be set up to bill customers according the time they spend plugged in (by the minute), or according to the actual amount of energy dispensed (by the kWh). The latter method is fairer and more consistent, as there are many factors that can affect how much energy is delivered in a given… Continue reading Canada allows DC fast chargers to bill by energy usage instead of charging time
Schumacher to use GreenMarbles services for installation and distribution of its EV Series products
Charger manufacturer Schumacher Electric reports that GreenMarbles, an “enterprise sustainable solutions integrator,” will act as a wholesale distributor of Schumacher’s EV Series chargers to builders and solar and utility companies, and will also serve as its primary installation partner for residential and commercial customers. In 2022, Schumacher launched its EV Level 2 Charger, which delivers… Continue reading Schumacher to use GreenMarbles services for installation and distribution of its EV Series products
DOE and DOT award $7 million for electric truck charging, hydrogen projects
The DOE has awarded $7.4 million to seven projects to develop medium- and heavy-duty EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure plans across 23 states. The seven projects receiving the money span the country, and address the drayage, regional haul and long-haul sectors. “A clean transportation sector requires vast investments across the entire industry, including to decarbonize… Continue reading DOE and DOT award $7 million for electric truck charging, hydrogen projects
The Three Pillars of a fleet electrification project—don’t forget about charge management
Obviously, any fleet electrification project is going to include vehicles and charging hardware. However, don’t forget another critical part of the equation: a charge management system. For many—or probably, most—fleet operators, power consumption is a major constraint. Charging stations that serve large fleets and/or heavy-duty vehicles suck up vast amounts of power. Using charge management… Continue reading The Three Pillars of a fleet electrification project—don’t forget about charge management
CharIN praises final NEVI rules for supporting EV interoperability and open standards for charging
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released the final National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Standards and Requirements rule, and so far it appears that there’s a lot to like in the 144-page tome. The document (which the White House described in slightly less verbose terms) contains not only some welcome standards aimed at improving the… Continue reading CharIN praises final NEVI rules for supporting EV interoperability and open standards for charging
Typical peak charging power demands of large EV fleet projects
Fleet operators looking to electrify may experience a new form of “sticker shock” when they realize how much electrical power will be required to keep their vehicles running on schedule. For a fleet of any size, a charge management solution is a must to keep energy consumption under control. Charged asked Sam Hill-Cristol, Business Development… Continue reading Typical peak charging power demands of large EV fleet projects