The news that Tesla will open up its proprietary Supercharging network to drivers of other electric vehicles is a hugely important development for the EV industry, but there are many questions about how the transition will be achieved. During the company’s Q2 earnings conference call, Elon Musk released some more details about Tesla’s plans (and… Continue reading Elon Musk offers more details about the opening of Tesla’s Superchargers
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Service provider network Urgently to use SparkCharge’s on-demand fast charging solution
Urgently has partnered with SparkCharge to add on-demand EV charging to the services offered by its roadside and mobility assistance programs. The partnership combines SparkCharge’s Roadie, a portable, modular fast charging system, with Urgently’s Smart Mobility Assistance platform. “Mobile EV charging is among the innovative and vital services Urgently has identified to support our partners’… Continue reading Service provider network Urgently to use SparkCharge’s on-demand fast charging solution
Rivian to install charging stations at all 56 Tennessee state parks
EV startup Rivian, which plans to bring an electric pickup to market this year, followed by an SUV in 2022, is targeting the outdoorsy set, and part of that plan is to deploy public chargers at national and state parks around the country. Now the EV-maker has partnered with the Tennessee Department of Environment and… Continue reading Rivian to install charging stations at all 56 Tennessee state parks
How Formula E helps ABB develop new e-mobility products
Global electronics giant ABB is involved in many aspects of the electromobility industry, from charging infrastructure to batteries to utility integration to robotics. It’s quite fitting that ABB is the lead corporate sponsor of Formula E, the all-electric racing series that’s now in its seventh season. Charged met with several ABB executives at the recent… Continue reading How Formula E helps ABB develop new e-mobility products
Southern California Edison aims to help site hosts install 38,000 EV chargers
Southern California Edison has opened its Charge Ready program to businesses, government agencies and other nonresidential customers. The initiative has a budget of $436 million and a goal of adding some 38,000 new EV chargers throughout SCE’s service area over the next five years. Under the Charge Ready program, SCE installs and maintains the supporting… Continue reading Southern California Edison aims to help site hosts install 38,000 EV chargers
Tesla to upgrade Supercharger network to 300 kW of power
Tesla was way ahead of the charging curve with its Supercharger network, and by most accounts, the proprietary network remains the best option for long-distance EV travel. In terms of power levels however, the state of the art has passed Tesla by—new DC fast chargers from Electrify America and others can deliver up to 350… Continue reading Tesla to upgrade Supercharger network to 300 kW of power
Tesla to open Supercharger network to other automakers in Europe next year
Back in 2012, when Tesla introduced Model S, public chargers were almost nonexistent. Electric road trips were impractical, and the paucity of infrastructure was a major consumer objection to buying an EV (it still is). Frustrated with the slow pace of development of an EV fast charging standard, Tesla rolled out its own, and the… Continue reading Tesla to open Supercharger network to other automakers in Europe next year
Juice Technology to produce custom chargers for BMW Group production lines and dealerships
Swiss charging station manufacturer Juice Technology has won a contract to supply its JUICE BOOSTER 2 charging solution to BMW Group production lines and the majority of BMW dealerships in Germany. As automakers electrify, they need to upgrade and retrofit their production and servicing facilities to accommodate EVs, and creating a suitable charging infrastructure is… Continue reading Juice Technology to produce custom chargers for BMW Group production lines and dealerships
Sensata Technologies’ power disconnect solution enables faster, safer DC fast charging
Sensor specialist Sensata Technologies (NYSE: ST) has announced that its new power disconnect solution, which is designed to enable faster and safer DC fast charging, has been chosen by several charging infrastructure OEMs. Sensata’s solution combines contactors and GigaFuses from its Gigavac product in a contactor module that’s designed to simplify installation and to provide… Continue reading Sensata Technologies’ power disconnect solution enables faster, safer DC fast charging
French startup Electra raises €15 million, aims to deploy 1,000 ultra-fast stations by 2030
French charging startup Electra has raised €15 million from venture capital and business angel investors. The company aims to roll out 1,000 ultra-fast DC charging stations by 2030, beginning with a batch of 50 to be deployed within a year. This first round of financing will enable the company to meet its deployment objectives in… Continue reading French startup Electra raises €15 million, aims to deploy 1,000 ultra-fast stations by 2030