Germany’s Eichrecht standard is designed to ensure transparent measurement and billing of energy dispensed from EV charging stations. To meet the standard’s requirements, charging stations must have a certified energy meter that correctly measures the amount of energy delivered in kWh, and physically displays this value to consumers. Slovenian electronics manufacturer has earned the Module… Continue reading Iskra smart energy meters comply with Germany’s Eichrecht calibration law
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SparkCharge raises $23 million to scale its on-demand EV charging service
Mobile charging specialist SparkCharge has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Tale Venture Partners and Pendulum. SparkCharge will use the new funding to scale Currently, the company’s on-demand mobile charging app, which allows users to schedule a charge to be delivered to their EVs. SparkCharge says the Currently service has… Continue reading SparkCharge raises $23 million to scale its on-demand EV charging service
Low-tech Charge Cable Channel could be a solution for drivewayless EV drivers
Regular Charged readers are familiar with the tragic Plight of the Drivewayless—millions of car owners living in urban neighborhoods depend on street parking, and thus have no way to charge EVs at home. All kinds of solutions, from the clever to the crazy, have been proposed. Now UK-based firm Stormguard has launched a new product… Continue reading Low-tech Charge Cable Channel could be a solution for drivewayless EV drivers
Electreon to provide wireless charging infrastructure to Israeli bus operator Electra Afikim
Wireless charging provider Electreon has signed an agreement with Electra Afikim, which operates some 1,400 buses on 450 lines in Israel. Electreon will provide Electra Afikim with wireless charging infrastructure that will enable simultaneous charging of 30 buses. As part of the agreement Electreon will provide maintenance, support and operation services for the next 12… Continue reading Electreon to provide wireless charging infrastructure to Israeli bus operator Electra Afikim
Hillcrest Energy’s new bidirectional onboard EV charger
Hillcrest Energy Technologies has filed a patent application for “a simplified EV charging solution” that offers universal, backward-compatible, bidirectional (V2X) charging capabilities. The company’s goal is to name a launch partner and begin proof-of-concept validation in 2023. Hillcrest says an EV using its solution would no longer require an onboard charger, which would reduce the… Continue reading Hillcrest Energy’s new bidirectional onboard EV charger
White House proposes standards for national charging network
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law authorized $7.5 billion of investment in EV charging infrastructure, which the Biden Administration says will be used to build a national network of 500,000 public chargers. Over the last year, the government has been developing a plan (complete with the usual alphabet soup of working groups and programs) to distribute that… Continue reading White House proposes standards for national charging network
InCharge’s latest project includes 30 electric trucks, 16 fast chargers and a renewable energy microgrid
Quality Custom Distribution operates a truck fleet that serves thousands of restaurants in Southern California. The company has partnered with Scale Microgrid Solutions and InCharge Energy to electrify its fleet. This $20-million electrification project includes the purchase of 30 Volvo VNR Electric trucks (the company has ordered a total of 45), plus 16 chargers and… Continue reading InCharge’s latest project includes 30 electric trucks, 16 fast chargers and a renewable energy microgrid
JB Tools to sell EvoCharge EV chargers
EvoCharge, a provider of EVSE and cable management solutions, has entered into an agreement with online tool retailer JB Tools to provide Level 2 residential and commercial EV charging equipment through JB’s online store. JB Tools carries the full suite of EvoCharge electric vehicle charging solutions, including single- and dual-port chargers, wall-mount and pedestal chargers,… Continue reading JB Tools to sell EvoCharge EV chargers
NovaCHARGE to sell its charging hardware and software in Costa Rica
Florida-based EVSE manufacturer NovaCHARGE will now sell its charging hardware and software in Costa Rica through strategic partner Costa Rica Solar Solutions. NovaCHARGE’s products include the NC8000 Level 2 charger, and the ChargeUP Network, which provides an online management dashboard for remote administrative control, load management and reporting. Costa Rica has been promoting green energy… Continue reading NovaCHARGE to sell its charging hardware and software in Costa Rica
EOS Linx to expand EV charging network at Texas gas stations
EOS Linx, a provider of solar-supported EV chargers with digital advertising displays, has partnered with the Lone Star Business Association Cooperative (LSBAC) to expand its EV charging network at petro-convenience stores across Texas. LSBAC is a network of retail sites located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and across North Central Texas. EOS Linx is currently… Continue reading EOS Linx to expand EV charging network at Texas gas stations