US-based home energy technology provider ConnectDER has secured $35 million in Series D funding to accelerate its market expansion and development of its meter socket adapters for EV charging and solar power systems. The financing round was led by new investors Decarbonization Partners, which is a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek, and MassMutual Ventures. Existing… Continue reading ConnectDER raises $35 million to scale its meter socket adapters for EV charging
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Versinetic launches partner program for its LinkRay load-balancing EV charging controller
Versinetic, a UK developer of EV chargers, has introduced its LinkRay Distribution Partner Program with distribution agreements in Australia and Canada. The program provides distributors with access to the company’s EV charging technology, exclusive regional distribution rights and technical support and training. LinkRay is Versinetic’s load-balancing controller for EV charging stations. It is designed to distribute… Continue reading Versinetic launches partner program for its LinkRay load-balancing EV charging controller
WeaveGrid secures $28-million investment for EV grid integration software
San Francisco-headquartered WeaveGrid, a developer of charging management software for integrating EVs into power grids, has raised $28 million in a funding round led by Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund. The investment will be used to broaden collaborations with automakers and electric utilities. WeaveGrid’s EV management system is designed to enable grid-integrated EV charging, and… Continue reading WeaveGrid secures $28-million investment for EV grid integration software
EVPassport to install EV chargers at Daly Seven hotels in mid-Atlantic US
Charging network operator EVPassport has announced it will deploy several hundred EV chargers at Daly Seven’s portfolio of 42 hotels. Daly Seven operates a portfolio of 42 Hilton-, Marriott- and InterContinental Hotel Group-branded hotels in three states, namely North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. This is its first foray into offering guests access to EV chargers.… Continue reading EVPassport to install EV chargers at Daly Seven hotels in mid-Atlantic US
Treehouse has a new turnkey solution for residential EV charging for fleets and management companies
Treehouse, provider of an installation platform for electrification projects, is now offering a turnkey solution designed to streamline the deployment of residential EV charging infrastructure for fleet owners and management companies. Not all vehicle fleets consist of heavy-duty vehicles that operate out of depots—some include passenger cars whose drivers find charging at home to be… Continue reading Treehouse has a new turnkey solution for residential EV charging for fleets and management companies
ChargeLab debuts Spark EV charger management software
EV charging software provider ChargeLab has launched the beta version of Spark, which is designed for proactive EV charger monitoring and maintenance. The software is targeted at large-scale network operations, such as DC fast charging networks, turnkey installation firms, fleets and other managers of commercial EV chargers. Spark has been in alpha development since September… Continue reading ChargeLab debuts Spark EV charger management software
CEC approves $1.4 billion to expand zero-emission infrastructure
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a $1.4 billion, four-year Clean Transportation Program investment plan to accelerate deployment across the state of EV charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure for light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. At least 50% of the funding will be targeted to benefit priority populations. The funds will be distributed through competitive… Continue reading CEC approves $1.4 billion to expand zero-emission infrastructure
EverCharge implements continuous risk management monitoring of EV charging
Charging solutions provider EverCharge, part of South Korean manufacturing conglomerate SK Group, has introduced around-the-clock, real-time SOC 2 Type II compliance monitoring for EV charging. SOC 2 Type II is a compliance audit resulting in a report covering a specified period of time. EverCharge’s approach is designed to work in conjunction with its charging management… Continue reading EverCharge implements continuous risk management monitoring of EV charging
Daimler/Traton/Volvo joint venture Milence opens first truck charging hub in Germany
Amsterdam-headquartered Milence, a joint venture established by Daimler Truck, Traton Group and Volvo to build and operate public charging points for heavy-duty electric trucks and coaches, has opened its first charging hub in Germany at Hermsdorfer Kreuz. Four CCS charging stations with speeds up to 400 kW are available at the site, which can be… Continue reading Daimler/Traton/Volvo joint venture Milence opens first truck charging hub in Germany
Duke Energy’s new electrification center allows commercial EV fleets to test microgrid technology
Duke Energy has commissioned a new electrification center for electric fleet vehicles in Mount Holly, North Carolina. The Duke Energy + Electrada Fleet Mobility Microgrid project is intended to serve a dual purpose as a model for utility-grade, reliable fleet electrification, and as an active charging site for light-, medium- and heavy-duty electric fleet vehicles.… Continue reading Duke Energy’s new electrification center allows commercial EV fleets to test microgrid technology