Charging network operator Electrify America has announced plans to install battery storage units made by Tesla at over 100 of its charging stations. EA will deploy Tesla Powerpack systems consisting of “a 210 kW battery system with roughly 350 kWh of capacity” at over 100 charging stations. A modular system will allow EA to increase… Continue reading Electrify America to use Tesla Powerpacks at some charging stations
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GreenFlux and Unica to provide 1000 EV charging stations to the Dutch government
EV charging infrastructure provider GreenFlux and energy solutions provider Unica have been granted a large contract by the Dutch government to build, manage, and maintain EV charging infrastructure at more than 100 government offices across the Netherlands. The two companies will construct a total of 1,000 charging stations, intended to serve government vehicles and private… Continue reading GreenFlux and Unica to provide 1000 EV charging stations to the Dutch government
Bus batteries get second life as solar energy warehouse
What happens to electric bus batteries when they retire? A new research project in Sweden is resurrecting old bus batteries for a new purpose: storing solar energy in apartment buildings. An “energy warehouse” at an apartment complex in Gothenburg consists of 14 batteries that previously served the city’s electric buses. When linked together, they create… Continue reading Bus batteries get second life as solar energy warehouse
Allego and GIREVE partner to give EV drivers access to charging points throughout Europe
Charging network operator Allego has joined forces with GIREVE, which offers a platform designed to enable e-mobility roaming by acting as an interface between dissimilar systems. The two companies have formed a partnership to give GIREVE customers access to the Allego network. By using GIREVE’s Connect Place, Allego can now offer e-mobility service providers access… Continue reading Allego and GIREVE partner to give EV drivers access to charging points throughout Europe
Electrify America shuts down most of its high-powered chargers to resolve a safety issue
Electrify America’s high-powered DC charging stations are at the cutting edge of EVSE tech – only a couple of current EVs are able to use them at full power. Now a technical problem seems to have come up with the liquid-cooled cables that these ultra-fast chargers rely on. At the recommendation of its hardware supplier,… Continue reading Electrify America shuts down most of its high-powered chargers to resolve a safety issue
New Plug&Charge system initiates charging by simply plugging in, sans cards or apps
Charging network operator Electrify America and interoperability specialist Hubject have announced a strategic agreement to develop a system that will allow drivers to pay for charging simply by plugging in their vehicles. Hubject will provide its expertise in the implementation of the global standard ISO 15118 in the North American market. A feature called Plug&Charge,… Continue reading New Plug&Charge system initiates charging by simply plugging in, sans cards or apps
ChargeX, maker of Aqueduct modular charging solution, closes first financing round
Germany-based startup ChargeX has closed its first round of financing, generating funding in the mid-six-figure range. The company will use the new capital to complete the development of its Aqueduct charging system, which is designed to enable the smart charging of multiple EVs at commercial properties and multi-family homes. The Aqueduct charging solution is aimed… Continue reading ChargeX, maker of Aqueduct modular charging solution, closes first financing round
VW to join Tesla in the charging and energy storage businesses
Volkswagen has announced plans to set up a new brand called Elli – for “electric life” -to sell EV charging stations, stationary storage batteries and electric services such as clean power. Elli, which will initially be focused in Europe, will sell various home charger models, including two 11 kW wall boxes with or without WiFi… Continue reading VW to join Tesla in the charging and energy storage businesses
GM to collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots
General Motors will partner with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots, three of the US’s largest charging networks, to give its customers access to over 31,000 charging ports. GM plans to aggregate dynamic data from each of the networks to offer owners of the Chevrolet Bolt EV a more seamless charging experience. GM expects to finalize the… Continue reading GM to collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots
New Flyer launches service to help transit operators through the whole process of going electric
For transit operators, purchasing an electric bus is only the first step toward building a zero-emission fleet. The second, critical step is developing depot or en route charging infrastructure, and a successful deployment requires complex technical expertise. Bus manufacturer New Flyer has announced the formation of New Flyer Infrastructure Solutions, a service that will support… Continue reading New Flyer launches service to help transit operators through the whole process of going electric