In Arizona townhouse project, an EV charger in every garage

A townhouse community in Peoria, Arizona, has installed EV chargers in every garage. Haven Townhouses at P83, which opened in 2007 and rents one-, two- and-three-bedroom townhouses, has installed a total of 163 Wallbox Pulsar Plus charging stations at the complex, a spokesperson told Charged. The Pulsar Plus, which is controlled via the myWallbox app,… Continue reading In Arizona townhouse project, an EV charger in every garage

3V Infrastructure launches to offer EV charging at long-dwell properties

EV charging firm 3V Infrastructure has been formed in the US, with a mission to build and operate Level 2 EV chargers in long-dwell properties such as multifamily housing and hotels, reducing costs for real estate portfolio owners and managers. The company has a funding commitment of up to $40 million from an affiliate of… Continue reading 3V Infrastructure launches to offer EV charging at long-dwell properties

Wallbox and ChargeLab partner to offer charger bundle to electrical distributors

Wallbox Chargers, a company that designs, manufactures and distributes EV charging systems, and ChargeLab, an EV charging software provider, have announced a partnership under which the two will work to simplify commercial EV charger deployments. The alliance, which will focus on deployments in North America, will integrate Wallbox hardware and ChargeLab software as a bundle for… Continue reading Wallbox and ChargeLab partner to offer charger bundle to electrical distributors

Companies flock to CharIN EV charging proving ground Testival

“You wish to go to the Testival?” with apologies to Stephen Sondheim, is a phrase that should have been on the minds of all stakeholders in the e-mobility sector recently. The Testival is one part of the 2024 North American Testival and Conference, hosted by CharIN, an international industry association with 300 members that works… Continue reading Companies flock to CharIN EV charging proving ground Testival

ChargerHelp study suggests roadmap for connected public EV charging network

A lack of interoperability between key system components—vehicles, charging stations, charging networks, and the grid—and the software systems that support them is a threat to system reliability and broader EV adoption in the US, according to a study by EVSE operations and maintenance (O&M) service provider ChargerHelp!. The network of public chargers in the US… Continue reading ChargerHelp study suggests roadmap for connected public EV charging network

Paired Power: For EV charging at remote sites, a microgrid may be better than an off-grid solution

Off-grid charging solutions are a hot topic, and they’re not just for remote sites that have no grid access. Some customers choose an off-grid solution that incorporates solar power and energy storage in order to avoid the long lead times that are often required to get a new utility interconnection, and/or to offer a backup… Continue reading Paired Power: For EV charging at remote sites, a microgrid may be better than an off-grid solution

ChargeTronix to deploy NACS-ready EV chargers in the US

EVSE provider ChargeTronix has announced the immediate availability of its suite of DC fast chargers with NACS (SAE J3400) connectors. The 30 kW, 60 kW, 120 kW, and 180 kW chargers are available in both single and dual configurations. Build America and Buy America Act (BABA) compliant models are available. ChargeTronix provides a field retrofit… Continue reading ChargeTronix to deploy NACS-ready EV chargers in the US

Be.EV and Paua partner to expand UK EV charging network

EV charge point operator Be.EV and EV charging network Paua, both UK-headquartered, have signed a partnership that adds Be.EV’s more than 700 charge points to the Paua network.  The agreement increases access in the Greater Manchester area to 1,800 EV connectors, more than 1,000 of which are DC chargers with capacity of at least 50… Continue reading Be.EV and Paua partner to expand UK EV charging network

Lincoln Electric introduces ChargExec EV charging management software 

Lincoln Electric has launched its ChargExec EV charging management software for its Velion DC fast charger. ChargExec was developed in collaboration with EV charging software provider Lynkwell and optimizes charging infrastructure for diverse applications. It provides a simplified station management experience including quick access to minute-by-minute connector-level energy utilization, plug status, pricing and charging session… Continue reading Lincoln Electric introduces ChargExec EV charging management software 

DOE makes $65 million available for Connected Communities charging management projects

The DOE has announced a new Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0003136), which offers up to $65 million for Connected Communities 2.0, a program that “seeks to validate grid-edge technology innovations in real-world situations and provide new tools for utilities, grid planners and operators, automakers and smart charge management service providers.” This FOA has two major topic… Continue reading DOE makes $65 million available for Connected Communities charging management projects