The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a standard for high-power charging of commercial EVs, is steadily moving from the pilot stage toward commercial implementation. The latest EVSE provider to present an MCS charger is Portuguese manufacturer i-charging, which unveiled a new Megawatt charger called i-light at the recent IAA Transportation show in Hanover. The name i-light… Continue reading i-charging unveils Megawatt Charging System-compatible charger for heavy-duty EVs
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Revel partners with computer vision startup Juice to introduce “face ID for EVs”
Brooklyn-based electric mobility and infrastructure platform Revel has formed a partnership with California-based startup Juice to integrate its automatic charging technology across Revel’s public fast charging stations in New York City. Juice uses computer vision to identify a user’s unique vehicle, and can then initiate charging sessions and complete payments with no need for physical… Continue reading Revel partners with computer vision startup Juice to introduce “face ID for EVs”
Clever and APCOA to provide EV charging for parking spaces in Denmark
Danish charging operator Clever is working with parking operator APCOA to convert parking spaces into EV charging hubs. APCOA Denmark will advise site owners on integrating charging with parking, while Clever will handle the installation, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of their charging stations at the sites. “Our ambition is to establish more than 5,000 public… Continue reading Clever and APCOA to provide EV charging for parking spaces in Denmark
EO Charging integrates InductEV wireless charging tech for commercial EV fleets
UK-headquartered EO Charging has agreed to potentially integrate US-based InductEV’s inductive high-power wireless charging technology into its EV charging suite for depot-based commercial fleets. The companies will work together to evaluate the joint commercialization of their technologies to offer fleet operators a seamless and cost-effective means to keep their vehicles powered during routine operations. [embedded… Continue reading EO Charging integrates InductEV wireless charging tech for commercial EV fleets
Enteligent raises $6 million to scale commercialization of its solar-powered charger
California-based Enteligent, a developer of solar power optimization and solar EV charging technologies, has raised $6 million to scale the commercialization of its photovoltaic module-level power optimizers and its DC-to-DC bidirectional EV chargers. The funding round was led by Taronga Ventures, an Australian venture capital firm focused on emerging technologies. Enteligent is supplying what it… Continue reading Enteligent raises $6 million to scale commercialization of its solar-powered charger
EverCharge’s real-time visual alerts make fleet EV charging more efficient
EverCharge, a provider of large-scale EV charging solutions, has introduced a new approach to improving the efficiency of EV fleet charging operations: real-time visual alerts, including mobile alerts and in-field LED lights. As the company explains, fleet managers are often not immediately aware when a vehicle has finished charging, so dwell times may substantially exceed… Continue reading EverCharge’s real-time visual alerts make fleet EV charging more efficient
US DOT issues RFI about EV charging needs of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
The US Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), along with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) from stakeholders about EV charging technologies and the infrastructure needs for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The RFI supports the Biden Administration’s aim to build a national EV charging network.… Continue reading US DOT issues RFI about EV charging needs of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
EV Connect and BlueSnap integrate EV charging payment processing
Charging software provider EV Connect has partnered with Massachusetts-headquartered payment orchestration platform BlueSnap to introduce streamlined payment processing services for EV charging. The integration with BlueSnap is available to charge point and charging network operators through EV Connect’s white-label services or its application programming interface (API) platform. The integration is designed to simplify the onboarding… Continue reading EV Connect and BlueSnap integrate EV charging payment processing
Beam Global launches BeamSpot curbside EV charging product line
Curbside charging is emerging as the solution to the problem of charging EVs in dense urban neighborhoods. Curbside chargers are common in Europe, and a few companies are beginning to bring them to the US. Curbside charging represents a different application from the sort of public charging that we’re used to seeing in US parking… Continue reading Beam Global launches BeamSpot curbside EV charging product line
Schneider’s new Charge Pro commercial charger is part of an end-to-end EV charging solution
Energy management and automation specialist Schneider Electric has announced its new Charge Pro AC Level 2 commercial EV charger. Engineered to deliver energy-efficient and sustainable charging for commercial fleets, workplaces, multifamily residences and destination venues, the Charge Pro offers durability, fast setup and integrated support for commercial EV charging. What’s more, the new commercial charger… Continue reading Schneider’s new Charge Pro commercial charger is part of an end-to-end EV charging solution