Oil giant Shell is installing EV chargers at its gas stations around the world. Three Shell stations in the Indonesian cities of Pluit, Antasari and Jagorawi will soon offer public charging using ABB’s Terra 54 DC fast chargers. Customers can charge free for 30 minutes if they buy a pastry and a cup of coffee.… Continue reading Shell stations in Indonesia use ABB Terra 54 chargers
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Stanford study: 100% renewable US grid is feasible and reliable
How many times this week have you read that renewable energy is unreliable, and will never be able to completely replace fossil fuels on the electrical grid? Well, there is at least one group of scientists who don’t agree. A study led by Stanford University Professor Mark Jacobson has found that a US energy system… Continue reading Stanford study: 100% renewable US grid is feasible and reliable
Francis Energy and Fuel Maxx partner to expand fast charging network in Houston
EV charging provider Francis Energy plans to expand its network of fast chargers by partnering with Fuel Maxx, one of the largest gas station retail chains in Texas. Under the agreement, Francis Energy will begin installing its fast-charging stations at 3 Fuel Maxx locations in Houston, with an option to expand to additional locations in… Continue reading Francis Energy and Fuel Maxx partner to expand fast charging network in Houston
US installing workplace chargers at an impressive pace
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
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