Leviton sells both residential EV chargers and wireless smart home technology. Now the company is bringing these two product lines together with the launch of a new line of charging stations that are compatible with the My Leviton app. The new EV Series Charging Stations, which will be available this quarter, includes 32-, 48- and… Continue reading Leviton’s new EV charging stations integrate with lighting and smart home tech
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EVgo launches enhanced maintenance program, will upgrade its EV charging stations
By all accounts, the public EV charging experience is pretty dismal. Every day we read reports from drivers about poorly designed and/or maintained charging sites with chargers that seem to work about half the time, at best. So it’s encouraging to see that EVgo, one of the US’s largest charging networks, is taking steps to… Continue reading EVgo launches enhanced maintenance program, will upgrade its EV charging stations
Revel expands Superhub network in NYC, adding 136 public charging stalls
Revel’s bright blue electric scooters and Tesla taxis have become high-visibility features of the New York City streetscape, and the company is testing smart charging and V2G applications at its charging sites. Now Brooklyn-based Revel has announced plans to open five new fast charging Superhubs in NYC, adding a total of 136 public charging stalls.… Continue reading Revel expands Superhub network in NYC, adding 136 public charging stalls
Volkswagen’s charging network now spans 27 countries
Volkswagen’s charging and energy brand Elli now offers access to 400,000 public charging points operated by more than 800 providers in 27 countries across Europe. The company says its network has doubled in size over the past 18 months, most recently by the addition of 24,000 Vattenfall charging stations in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and… Continue reading Volkswagen’s charging network now spans 27 countries
Volkswagen and PowerCo SE to search for a battery cell factory site in Canada
The Volkswagen Group and its recently founded battery company PowerCo SE intend to rapidly expand their global battery business to North America. To that end, Volkswagen and the Canadian government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to identify suitable sites for a battery cell factory in Canada. The two parties will continue their cooperation in… Continue reading Volkswagen and PowerCo SE to search for a battery cell factory site in Canada
Blink Charging unveils five new EV charging products
EVSE manufacturer Blink Charging launched five new products at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The new chargers are designed to serve global markets including the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America. “With the launch of these new state-of-the-art products, Blink is expanding our offerings to meet the needs of customers across the… Continue reading Blink Charging unveils five new EV charging products
Mercedes to launch branded EV fast charging network, starting in North America
Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a DC fast charging network across North America, Europe, China and “other key markets.” It will begin this year in the US and Canada, and hopes to have the full network in place before the end of the decade, when the automaker means to go all-electric “wherever market conditions allow.” Recently,… Continue reading Mercedes to launch branded EV fast charging network, starting in North America
Autel Energy and LCE to bring EV charging to businesses and disadvantaged communities
EVSE manufacturer Autel Energy, and Legacy Clean Energy (LCE), a minority-owned charging network, have partnered to provide charging solutions for businesses and underserved communities across the US. LCE provides comprehensive charging solutions for vehicle dealers, public and commercial fleet managers, municipalities, rideshare operators and a variety of parking applications, including charging hardware and software procurement,… Continue reading Autel Energy and LCE to bring EV charging to businesses and disadvantaged communities
EverCharge opens new EVSE factory in Hayward, California
EverCharge, a provider of EV charging equipment for fleets and multi-family homes, is opening a new 30,000-square-foot production factory in Hayward, California. Expected to be completed by early 2023, the new facility is part of the company’s plans to double its factory workforce by mid-2023. The Hayward location was chosen for its surrounding business community… Continue reading EverCharge opens new EVSE factory in Hayward, California
Electrification Coalition releases Local Government Playbook for federal EV investments
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have put a lot of money on the table for deploying charging stations and incentivizing EV purchases. Local governments will play a large role in ensuring that the funds are invested effectively. To help government agencies get their share of the bounty (and use it wisely), the… Continue reading Electrification Coalition releases Local Government Playbook for federal EV investments