Bidirectional charging is the technology of the hour. It enables vehicle-to-grid—or should we say, vehicle-to-anything (V2X)—applications, which promise to greatly facilitate the integration of EVs and renewable energy into the grid, to offer opportunities for fleets to offset their electrification costs, and to allow other handy capabilities, such as backup power. Now Volkswagen has given… Continue reading VW to enable bidirectional charging on all EVs on its MEB platform starting next year
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Volkswagen Group and bp partner to expand ultra-fast charging across Europe
Volkswagen and bp have announced a partnership to deploy DC fast charging facilities at bp and Aral retail sites in the UK, Germany and elsewhere in Europe. Oil giant bp aims to grow its public charging network to over 70,000 charging points worldwide by 2030. In the UK, bp pulse, the company’s charging arm, plans… Continue reading Volkswagen Group and bp partner to expand ultra-fast charging across Europe
Circontrol’s new Raption 100 kW fast charger
EVSE manufacturer Circontrol has launched a 100 kW fast charger, the Raption 100. The new model retains the design and most of the features of its predecessor, the Raption 50, which Circontrol introduced three years ago. Circontrol’s Raption chargers use a modular architecture, which allows for scalable power levels of 25 kW, 50 kW or… Continue reading Circontrol’s new Raption 100 kW fast charger
FLO expands roaming arrangement to Greenlots chargers in North America
FLO, a Quebec-based charging network operator and EVSE provider, has added Greenlots to its list of roaming partners, giving users of its smartphone app access to an even greater number of public charging stations across the US and Canada. Los Angeles-based Greenlots, a subsidiary of oil giant Shell Group, has a large network of charging… Continue reading FLO expands roaming arrangement to Greenlots chargers in North America
Swiss gas station chain launches national fast charging network
Migrol, a chain of gas stations associated with the Swiss grocery giant Migros, has announced plans to roll out a network of DC fast charging stations. Migrol currently operates more than 300 gas stations, many of them adjacent to convenience stores, car washes and/or auto repair shops. The chargers will be located along principal travel… Continue reading Swiss gas station chain launches national fast charging network
TVA and five other major utilities team up to build comprehensive DC fast charging network
Six of the eastern US’s largest major utilities have announced a plan to develop a seamless network of DC fast charging stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast through the Midwest and South, and into the Gulf and Central Plains regions. The newly-formed Electric Highway Coalition is made up of American Electric Power,… Continue reading TVA and five other major utilities team up to build comprehensive DC fast charging network
Rivian Adventure Network may offer 300 kW of charging power
Rivian is targeting the sporty set with its upcoming R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. The company understands the importance of public charging infrastructure, and it plans to roll out its own network—one that will cater to its target demographic. In addition to fast chargers located in the usual locations along interstate highways, the Rivian… Continue reading Rivian Adventure Network may offer 300 kW of charging power
EnergyHub partners with Potomac Edison to incentivize off-peak EV charging
EnergyHub, a provider of distributed energy resource (DER) solutions for utilities, is providing incentive management and secure data collection capabilities for Potomac Edison’s EV Driven charging station program. Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, serves about 270,000 customers in seven Maryland counties. EV Driven is a five-year pilot program that offers Potomac Edison customers rebates… Continue reading EnergyHub partners with Potomac Edison to incentivize off-peak EV charging
As ChargePoint debuts on the NYSE, investors ponder the prospects of charging infrastructure providers
ChargePoint Holdings, one of the largest players in the EV infrastructure field, has gone public through a business combination with Switchback Energy Acquisition. The company now trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CHPT. In honor of the historic moment, CEO Pasquale Romano got to (virtually) ring the NYSE opening bell. The… Continue reading As ChargePoint debuts on the NYSE, investors ponder the prospects of charging infrastructure providers
Efacec expands and upgrades its line of smart chargers
Portuguese charger manufacturer Efacec Power Solutions recently presented several new products and upgrades to existing lines. Efacec’s Level 2 Public Charger offers power levels from 11 kVA to 22 kVA, the ability to charge two EVs at once, smart charging features, over-the-air software updates, and optional payment terminal integration. With the latest generation, the company… Continue reading Efacec expands and upgrades its line of smart chargers