EnergyHub, a provider of distributed energy resource (DER) solutions for utilities, has announced a new grid management solution called EnergyHub EV, which is built on the core of EnergyHub’s Mercury DERMS platform. EnergyHub works with some 60 utilities to aggregate and manage more than 700,000 thermostats, EVs and chargers, water heaters, energy storage systems and… Continue reading EnergyHub launches EV grid management solution for utilities
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All 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico have submitted plans for national EV charging network
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) requires each state and territory to submit an EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (EVIDP) in order to qualify for its share of the first round of the $5 billion of infrastructure formula funding (IFF) that will be made available over 5… Continue reading All 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico have submitted plans for national EV charging network
Next-gen Lightning Mobile DC fast charger offers rapid deployment of charging
Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV) has unveiled its second-generation Lightning Mobile charger for commercial and consumer EVs. The new systems are available to order for delivery in late 2022. The Lightning Mobile DC fast charger is designed to offer rapid deployment of charging in locations where static charging stations are not possible or that only have… Continue reading Next-gen Lightning Mobile DC fast charger offers rapid deployment of charging
BorgWarner acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions
Tier 1 automotive supplier BorgWarner has acquired Rhombus Energy Solutions. San Diego-based Rhombus provides EV charging and power conversion technology, including V2G applications. Rhombus supplies its patented technology to EV OEMs, including Proterra, as well as charging and grid service providers. The transaction has an enterprise value of up to $185 million. “The technology that… Continue reading BorgWarner acquires Rhombus Energy Solutions
EV Connect’s charging platform approved for US federal procurement process
The US General Services Administration (GSA) recently issued a government-wide, $220-million Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA), which establishes a streamlined procurement process for federal agencies to purchase electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and ancillary services to support the electrification of their vehicle fleets. The US government operates some 650,000 vehicles. Network operator EV Connect, a subsidiary… Continue reading EV Connect’s charging platform approved for US federal procurement process
GM and EVgo to roll out DC fast chargers at Pilot and Flying J truck stops
GM and Pilot Company (which operates the Pilot and Flying J truck stop chains) are collaborating to create a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo. This network of 2,000 charging stalls, located at up to 500 Pilot and Flying J travel centers, will be co-branded Pilot Flying… Continue reading GM and EVgo to roll out DC fast chargers at Pilot and Flying J truck stops
Papilio3 is a “pop-up” charging station that includes solar panels and battery storage
As the UK sweats through an unprecedented heat wave, the firm 3ti presents its Papilio3, a “pop-up mini solar car park and EV charging hub,” as a timely reminder of how the power of the sun can be harnessed to address the climate crisis. 3ti’s Papilio3 is built around a recycled shipping container, and the… Continue reading Papilio3 is a “pop-up” charging station that includes solar panels and battery storage
New smart charging solution allows drivers to match sessions with local renewable energy
Energy Web, a non-profit that creates operating systems for energy grids, has collaborated with the Volkswagen Group subsidiary Elli to develop a new smart charging solution designed to enable EV owners to charge with renewable electricity that is matched directly with the vehicle’s real-time electricity consumption. The solution relies on a 24/7 matching algorithm that… Continue reading New smart charging solution allows drivers to match sessions with local renewable energy
PG&E and Tesla to create giant “distributed battery” to support the electric grid
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) and Tesla have launched a pilot program that will combine thousands of Powerwall home battery systems to create a “virtual power plant” or “distributed battery.” Tesla has invited some 25,000 PG&E customers with Powerwalls to join the program. PG&E residential customers are eligible for the program if they own a… Continue reading PG&E and Tesla to create giant “distributed battery” to support the electric grid
Nuvve and San Diego Gas & Electric launch Electric School Bus V2G project
Vehicle-to-grid specialist Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) is working with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) to support local school districts by pairing Nuvve’s V2G technology with the utility’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP). Through this partnership, electric school bus fleets equipped with V2G charging through Nuvve’s GIVe platform can provide energy back to the grid during… Continue reading Nuvve and San Diego Gas & Electric launch Electric School Bus V2G project