The EV industry applauded the inclusion of a plan to fund charging infrastructure in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)—now rechristened the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (BIB)—that President Biden signed into law in November. However, until now we didn’t know exactly what we were cheering for. Now the administration has released an EV Charging Action… Continue reading White House releases details of EV charging infrastructure plan
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Oil giant bp acquires EV fleet infrastructure specialist AMPLY Power
The European oil comanies bp, Shell and Total have been buying up companies in many charging infrastructure-related fields. Now this trend has spread to the US, as bp announces the acquisition of AMPLY Power, a charging and energy management provider for EV fleets. Under the terms of the agreement, AMPLY Power will continue to operate… Continue reading Oil giant bp acquires EV fleet infrastructure specialist AMPLY Power
Tesla expands system to prevent gas cars from ICEing Superchargers
If there’s one thing that will make a greenie see red, it’s pulling up to a public charging stall only to find that it’s been ICEd out by a gas-burning vehicle (which always seems to be a giant truck or SUV with bellicose bumper stickers). In 2019, Tesla began testing anti-ICEing devices that pop up… Continue reading Tesla expands system to prevent gas cars from ICEing Superchargers
Fleet EV alliance calls on US government to promote open charging standards
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (CEVA) has sent an open letter to the US DOE, DOT and GSA, urging officials to develop charging infrastructure programs that incorporate open standards such as the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) and Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI). CEVA is a group of 28 companies that advocates for zero-emission vehicles.… Continue reading Fleet EV alliance calls on US government to promote open charging standards
Voltempo announces 1,000 kW charging system
EV technology developer Voltempo has launched a new charging system called HyperCharging, which it claims can deliver 1,000 kW of power, and can charge up to 24 vehicles at the same time. HyperCharging technology is designed to serve the needs of service stations and fleets. According to the company, its modular system enables it to… Continue reading Voltempo announces 1,000 kW charging system
Diode’s Charge Platform aims to simplify the electrification process for businesses
EV tech startup Diode has launched an EV suitability and charge point procurement software product called Charge Platform for Business. The platform is designed to educate drivers, assess EV readiness, make workplace and home charging recommendations, and simplify the EVSE purchasing process. Each employee completes a short questionnaire covering their home, current vehicle and trip… Continue reading Diode’s Charge Platform aims to simplify the electrification process for businesses
Charging stations in South Korea to store energy with redox flow batteries
VFlowTech, a Singapore-based firm that manufactures modular vanadium redox flow batteries, will join Seoul National University of Science & Technology (SeoulTech) and systems integrator CompanyWE to install EV charging infrastructure at gas stations in South Korea. The pilot charging sites will incorporate an energy storage system using VFlowTech’s 150 kW modular PowerCube flow batteries. The… Continue reading Charging stations in South Korea to store energy with redox flow batteries
IONITY announces €700-million investment to expand charging network
European charging network IONITY has secured €700 million in new investment from current shareholders and a new investor: the BlackRock Global Renewable Power platform. This investment will enable IONITY to quadruple the number of its high-power 350 kW charging points to 7,000 by 2025. The new charging points will be situated on motorways, near major… Continue reading IONITY announces €700-million investment to expand charging network
Many questions remain about the UK’s proposal to require EV chargers in all new homes
The UK government has introduced legislation that would require new homes and certain other buildings in England to install EV charging points. New supermarkets and workplaces would come under the new law, as would major renovations to sites with over 10 parking spaces. The government said the new policy should result in the addition of… Continue reading Many questions remain about the UK’s proposal to require EV chargers in all new homes
EVBox partners with Q8 and Tango Electric to offer fleet charging solutions
The EVBox Group has teamed up with Belgian charging provider Q8 to offer a new fleet charging solution. EVBox will supply the charging stations, and Q8 will handle installation and after-sales services. Employees with an electric company car will be able to charge at their offices using an EVBox BusinessLine charging station, or at home… Continue reading EVBox partners with Q8 and Tango Electric to offer fleet charging solutions