Swiss electronics company ABB is providing charging stations and grid connection hardware for a Swedish charging network developed by state-owned energy company Vattenfall. ABB has already provided equipment for Vattenfall at almost 40 public locations across Sweden. Vattenfall is using the ABB Terra fast charger, which ABB calls the world’s fastest EV charger. ABB’s all-in-one… Continue reading ABB installs 40 fast charging stations across Sweden for Vattenfall
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Automated charging startup ROCSYS completes new investment round
Dutch startup ROCSYS, which is focused on developing automated EV chargers, has completed its seed investment round, led by Estonia-based investing company Superangel as well as Forward.one, a Dutch venture capital fund focused on high-tech hardware. This latest round follows previous funding by Dutch investment fund UNIIQ. As the auto industry continues to develop self-parking… Continue reading Automated charging startup ROCSYS completes new investment round
Efacec to supply 95 charging stations to German state
Portuguese charging station manufacturer Efacec will supply 95 of its QC45 fast charging stations to the German state of Baden-Württemberg. The German government will invest €1.5 million ($1.65 million) in the project. The first of the charging stations has been installed in the town of Bad Urach. The QC45 has an output of 50 kW… Continue reading Efacec to supply 95 charging stations to German state
Hubject and Penta Security partner on secure EV charging
Hubject and Penta Security have partnered to develop a system of secure communication for EVs and charging stations through the ISO 15118 standard, which supports the Plug&Charge charging and payment process. The partnership allows the companies to validate authentication data through the Vehicle to Grid Root Certification Authority (V2G Root CA). Seokwoo Lee, CEO of… Continue reading Hubject and Penta Security partner on secure EV charging
ClipperCreek launches upgraded dual-charging station
ClipperCreek’s new HCS-D40P is a 32-amp, Level 2 dual-charging station. The wall-mount charger is equipped with a NEMA 6-50 or 14-50 plug, as well as 25-foot charging cables. The HCS-D40P is available for $1,369. Owners of ClipperCreek’s HCS-40P or HCS-50P can swap out their old chargers for the new version through the Trade-UP! program. Amanda… Continue reading ClipperCreek launches upgraded dual-charging station
DemandQ launches new software for commercial EV charging
Energy software company DemandQ will launch a new software as a service (SaaS) product aimed at reducing the operational costs of commercial EV charging. The new system will integrate the international Open Charge Alliance’s OCPP standard for DemandQ’s Intelligent Demand Optimization platform to merge building and EV energy loads. DemandQ CEO Gary Morsches said, “While… Continue reading DemandQ launches new software for commercial EV charging
BMW to install 4,100 new charging points in Germany
BMW plans to install 4,100 charging points at its German locations by 2021. The charging points will include AC and DC fast chargers, and will be powered by renewable energy. Most of the stations will be installed around Munich – other sites include Berlin, Leipzig, Regensburg, Landshut, Wackersdorf, and Dingolfing. BMW anticipates that, by 2021,… Continue reading BMW to install 4,100 new charging points in Germany
NYPA and NYSERDA to Install over 70 charging stations in New York
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will install more than 70 dual-port charging stations at locations across the state. The project is part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Charge NY initiative, which is designed to accelerate the installation of EV charging stations in New… Continue reading NYPA and NYSERDA to Install over 70 charging stations in New York
Accell’s new 32-amp AxFAST portable EV charger
California-based electronics maker Accell has introduced a new portable charger, the AxFAST 3202, that doubles the amperage of its previous portable charger. The new device will be available in November. The AxFAST 3202, priced at $549.99, supports 240 V, 32-amp charging, delivering 7.68 kW of power. It weighs just 12 pounds and features a J1772… Continue reading Accell’s new 32-amp AxFAST portable EV charger
ABB acquires Chinese charging provider Chargedot
Swiss electronics company ABB has acquired a majority stake in Chargedot, a Chinese EV charging provider. Chargedot supplies AC and DC charging stations, as well as an accompanying software platform. ABB offers services and products such as grid distribution and charging points. Tarak Mehta, President of ABB’s Electrification business, said, “With China forging ahead in… Continue reading ABB acquires Chinese charging provider Chargedot