Shell Recharge recently notified North American customers that its Shell Sky CPMS will discontinue services on April 30, 2025. Shell Sky is a cloud-based back-end EV charger management system. Such a system, often called a charge point management system (CPMS) or charging station management system (CSMS), provides site hosts with such features as power management,… Continue reading ChargeLab to take over support for discontinued Shell Sky charge point management system
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IONNA and Sheetz to open 50 EV chargers in the Midwest and Eastern US
IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota—has formed a strategic partnership with Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz. IONNA opened EV Rechargeries at three Sheetz locations in late December 2024: Springfield and Willoughby, Ohio; and Scranton, Pennsylvania. Sheetz is expanding its… Continue reading IONNA and Sheetz to open 50 EV chargers in the Midwest and Eastern US
Wallbox Supernova charger earns Germany’s Eichrecht certification
Wallbox Chargers has announced that its Supernova DC fast charger has been certified as compliant with Germany’s Mess- und Eichgesetz, or Measurement and Calibration Law. Eichrecht, as it is typically referred to, is Germany’s measurement and calibration legal framework. In the case of EV chargers, it standardizes how charging stations measure and record energy consumption.… Continue reading Wallbox Supernova charger earns Germany’s Eichrecht certification
Paua partners with Roam Charging to expand access to EV connectors in the UK
UK EV charging platform Paua, designed for businesses, has announced its collaboration with UK-based EV charging network Roam Charging (formerly known as EVC) to provide Paua users with access to more than 800 EV connectors at more than 200 sites. Roam Charging’s network, now fully integrated into the Paua app, includes hubs at such locations… Continue reading Paua partners with Roam Charging to expand access to EV connectors in the UK
New York State makes $28.5 million available for EV charger installation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of an additional $28.5 million in funding to install electric vehicle fast chargers along the state’s major travel corridors. New York’s new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program, funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, is designed to improve consumer… Continue reading New York State makes $28.5 million available for EV charger installation
ChargePoint and GM to install hundreds of new EV fast charging stations with the latest bells and whistles
ChargePoint and GM have announced a collaborative effort to install hundreds of ultra-fast charging ports at strategic locations across the US under the GM Energy brand. The new EV charging stations will feature ChargePoint’s latest innovations. Many will support the new Omni Port system, which allows vehicles with CCS or NACS charging ports to seamlessly… Continue reading ChargePoint and GM to install hundreds of new EV fast charging stations with the latest bells and whistles
Power Design chooses Blink Charging to supply EV chargers to its properties
Multi-trade contractor Power Design has selected US-based EV charger supplier Blink Charging to provide EV chargers and charging services at select locations. The agreement includes the provision of 429 Blink chargers, with a total of 723 plugs for use by residents at Power Design projects throughout the US. The charging stations will be installed across… Continue reading Power Design chooses Blink Charging to supply EV chargers to its properties
WeaveGrid raises $28 million in funding for its EV-grid integration software
US-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid has raised $28 million in financing led by Toyota’s growth fund, Woven Capital, to help automakers integrate their EVs with the electric grid while optimizing the charging experience for drivers. WeaveGrid’s EV Management System (EVMS) enables grid-integrated EV charging and offers vehicle-to-grid capabilities and power distribution optimization. The strategic… Continue reading WeaveGrid raises $28 million in funding for its EV-grid integration software
ICF’s new PowerGuide helps utilities identify likely candidates for fleet electrification
ICF provides energy efficiency, electrification and demand management programs to over 60 utilities across North America, including Duke Energy, Con Edison and National Grid. Now the company has launched PowerGuide, a cloud-based customer engagement, education and analytics platform designed to provide utilities and their customers real-time insights on the costs and benefits of fleet electrification.… Continue reading ICF’s new PowerGuide helps utilities identify likely candidates for fleet electrification
ABB E-mobility’s new C50 Compact Charger is built for urban and destination EV charging
ABB E-mobility offers a wide range of EV chargers to address every conceivable application. The latest addition to the lineup is the C50 Compact Charger, a DC fast charger designed for urban and destination charging. The C50 offers a charging capacity of 50 kW, and has two charging plugs. It’s suitable for such locations as… Continue reading ABB E-mobility’s new C50 Compact Charger is built for urban and destination EV charging