Based on a report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the DOE says that between the last quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2021, 9,894 workplace chargers were installed in the US. The DOE defines workplace chargers as private charging stations for the use of employees only. The DOE reported that by… Continue reading US installing workplace chargers at an impressive pace
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OBE Power selects Driivz platform for its charging network
OBE Power, which operates a private network of smart, distributed EV chargers, plans to adopt Driivz’s end-to-end charging and energy management platform. Miami-based OBE Power offers an owner-operated Charging as a Service (CaaS) business model for host customers and charge point operators, including software that enables cross-platform integration, fleet operations and Vehicle to Grid (V2G)… Continue reading OBE Power selects Driivz platform for its charging network
Utrecht plans to be a bidirectional city, turning its EVs into a giant battery
The Dutch city of Utrecht is already pretty green. The rate of car ownership is far lower than in the US. The city boasts the world’s largest bike parking garage and an extensive network of bike lanes, and a new car-free neighborhood for 20,000 people is on the drawing board. Even here, however, cars aren’t… Continue reading Utrecht plans to be a bidirectional city, turning its EVs into a giant battery
Ford launches zero-carbon home charging initiative in California
Ford has launched a new sustainable charging program that allows plug-in vehicle owners in California to opt for carbon-neutral home charging. Ford is participating in the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program, which allows customers to match the use of electricity for charging with 100-percent local renewable energy. Owners of… Continue reading Ford launches zero-carbon home charging initiative in California
Fluke FEV100 adapter kit for testing EV charging stations
Sponsored by Fluke Test the functionality and safety of electrical vehicle charging stations, easily and reliably Test the safety and performance of type 1, level 1 or level 2 electric vehicle ac charging stations (EVSEs) with the Fluke FEV100. This test adapter simulates the presence of an electrical vehicle, allowing you to conduct tests in… Continue reading Fluke FEV100 adapter kit for testing EV charging stations
Atom Power’s charging solution charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker
Atom Power, manufacturer of a UL-listed solid-state digital circuit breaker, has launched a new EV charging solution called PURPL, which charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker, and incorporates energy management technology to keep electricity costs low. Because PURPL charges EVs directly from the breaker, the charging station itself does not contain expensive electronics—it’s simply… Continue reading Atom Power’s charging solution charges vehicles directly from the circuit breaker
Tritium supplies chargers to Shell and Osprey, plans to go public
Australia-based fast charger manufacturer Tritium has executed a global agreement with oil giant Shell to provide fast charging technology and services. The new agreement is expected to accelerate the supply of Tritium DC fast chargers to Shell’s charging operations in Europe, South Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America. “This is a great opportunity… Continue reading Tritium supplies chargers to Shell and Osprey, plans to go public
Ford Pro Charging offers comprehensive commercial EV charging solution
Ford Pro, a division of Ford that caters to commercial fleet customers, has launched a comprehensive solution for commercial EV charging. The new Ford Pro Charging program is designed to help ease the complex transition from ICE to EV fleets by delivering software and commercial hardware infrastructure to support charging and energy management. “Customers are… Continue reading Ford Pro Charging offers comprehensive commercial EV charging solution
Tritium introduces PKM fast charging product line with PKM150
Australia-based charger manufacturer Tritium has introduced the PKM150 fast charging system, which is designed to save space and lower costs. It’s part of the new PKM product line, which will be available worldwide. According to Tritium, the PKM150 reduces the amount of equipment needed at a charging site, because the chargers at a site all… Continue reading Tritium introduces PKM fast charging product line with PKM150
Hypercharge partners with Target Park to deploy 2,500 charging stations across North America
Hypercharge Networks, a provider of turnkey charging solutions, has formed a long-term partnership with Toronto-based parking operator Target Park. The two companies will deploy 2,500 Level 2 public charging stations across North America over the next 36 months. Starting in early 2022, Hypercharge EV charging will be available at several of Target Park’s Toronto locations.… Continue reading Hypercharge partners with Target Park to deploy 2,500 charging stations across North America