Toronto-based SWTCH Energy specializes in EV charging solutions for multi-tenant properties. AutoGrid is a provider of virtual power plant (VPP) and distributed energy resources management systems (DERMS). The two companies have teamed up to integrate 250 EV chargers at multi-tenant properties into an active demand response program with a Canadian utility. Demand response involves incentivizing… Continue reading SWTCH Energy and AutoGrid to integrate multi-tenant EV chargers into demand response programs
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EVAIRTECH system can inflate your tires while you charge your EV
Tire-maintenance specialist Tire Logics has announced the launch of EVAIRTECH, its patent-pending technology designed to allow users to carry out tire inflation while charging their EVs. Underinflated tires can lower driving range, increase charging costs and tire wear, and reduce vehicle safety. The company says that with the trend toward charging stations taking advantage of… Continue reading EVAIRTECH system can inflate your tires while you charge your EV
How to build a successful EV charging network with geospatial data
The popularity of alternative energy vehicles (EVs) is now undeniable. McKinsey estimated that the number of EVs in the U.S. would grow from less than three million today to more than 48 million in 2030; more than 44 million of which would be passenger cars and the rest buses, light commercial vehicles, and trucks. A few… Continue reading How to build a successful EV charging network with geospatial data
Generator-maker Generac expands into residential EV charging stations
Generac Power Systems (NYSE: GNRC) makes a variety of power products, but is probably best-known as a manufacturer of backup generators. As bidirectional EV charging, which allows an EV battery to be used as a source of backup power, moves into the mainstream, demand for generators seems likely to dwindle, and some stock analysts have… Continue reading Generator-maker Generac expands into residential EV charging stations
Autel announces global launch of MaxiCharger DC Compact
Autel, a China-based producer of automotive diagnostics systems and electronic components, has introduced a new portable EV charger, the MaxiCharger DC Compact. It provides up to 40 kW of power in the US version and 47 kW in the European version, and can charge two vehicles simultaneously with dynamic power distribution. The MaxiCharger features a… Continue reading Autel announces global launch of MaxiCharger DC Compact
Phoenix Motorcars and Fermata Energy partner to test V2X bidirectional charging
Phoenix Motorcars (Nasdaq: PEV), a manufacturer of medium-duty EVs, has signed an equipment testing agreement with bidirectional charging innovator Fermata Energy. Fermata’s platform allows EVs to send energy stored in EV batteries to the local grid (V2G) or to a building (V2B). Under the agreement, Phoenix’s customers will be able to use Fermata’s bidirectional chargers… Continue reading Phoenix Motorcars and Fermata Energy partner to test V2X bidirectional charging
TravelCenters of America to deploy 1,000 Electrify America fast EV chargers at 200 locations
TravelCenters of America (Nasdaq: TA), which operates a network of 281 travel centers (truck stops, to use the old-fashioned term) in 44 states under the TA, Petro and TA Express brands, is working with Electrify America to deploy DC fast charging at select TA/Petro locations. TA aims to install some 1,000 chargers at 200 locations… Continue reading TravelCenters of America to deploy 1,000 Electrify America fast EV chargers at 200 locations
Retailers fear Minnesota legislation would allow utilities to corner EV charging market
Should electric utilities be allowed to own EV charging stations? In a free-market economy, it’s generally considered unhealthy for companies that produce a product or service to also own the distribution channels—that’s why liquor companies don’t own bars (in the US), and airlines don’t own airports. For an example of the evils that can result… Continue reading Retailers fear Minnesota legislation would allow utilities to corner EV charging market
Eaton to collaborate with Rewiring America to promote residential electrification
Power management company Eaton is partnering with electrification nonprofit Rewiring America “to advance electrification education, awareness and action.” Brian Brickhouse, President of Eaton’s Americas Region, Electrical Sector, has joined Rewiring America’s CEOs for Electrification coalition of US business leaders, which aims to further sustainability through electrification, beginning with the American household. The collaboration, says Eaton,… Continue reading Eaton to collaborate with Rewiring America to promote residential electrification
How to use location analytics to optimize your public EV charging strategy and business models
As the transition to EV accelerates, the opportunities for charging operators to invest and build public charging infrastructure remain boundless. The market is growing exponentially, with retailers, gas station owners and convenience stores also taking advantage as they install charging onsite, attracting more customers and creating new revenue streams. However, there is no “one size… Continue reading How to use location analytics to optimize your public EV charging strategy and business models