UK-based electric bulk haulage provider Voltloader has used transport and logistics company Welch Group’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) charging infrastructure to complete a long-haul delivery, as part of Welch’s push to create a collaborative HGV network across the UK. Voltloader would not have otherwise been able to complete the critical job with an electric HGV… Continue reading Voltloader shares Welch’s charging network to complete HGV delivery
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Mullen introduces battery version of PowerUP mobile EV charger
US-based commercial EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has developed a new battery-powered version of its mobile EV charging truck, based on its Class 3 electric cab chassis truck. The previous version of PowerUP announced in July 2023 used a gasoline Class 5 cab chassis platform and a propane and natural gas power generation unit. Unlike traditional… Continue reading Mullen introduces battery version of PowerUP mobile EV charger
i-charging Earns ETL certification for SAE J3400 (NACS) EV charging plug
Portuguese EV charging solutions provider i-charging has announced that its blueberry fast charging family has received an ETL certification update from Intertek for the NACS plug standard (now more properly known as SAE J3400). (The company’s products were already ETL-certified for CCS-1 and CHAdeMO plugs.) The ETL certification process involves extensive assessments of the design,… Continue reading i-charging Earns ETL certification for SAE J3400 (NACS) EV charging plug
PowerHouse by Qmerit provides bundled home electrification solutions, including bidirectional EV charging
EVSE installation specialist Qmerit has launched a new suite of residential electrification installation and integration services. The new PowerHouse by Qmerit service is designed to streamline the complex process of deploying residential electrification equipment such as bidirectional EV chargers (which enable vehicle-to-home emergency power), solar panels, energy storage, load centers, heat pumps and other related… Continue reading PowerHouse by Qmerit provides bundled home electrification solutions, including bidirectional EV charging
APM Terminals to pilot electric terminal tractors with inductive charging at New Jersey port
APM Terminals Elizabeth, a division of shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, is dipping its corporate toe into electrification. The company will invest $5 million in its Electrification Pilot Project, including a $1.4 million Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant from the EPA. The DERA grant has facilitated the replacement of seven diesel terminal tractors with new… Continue reading APM Terminals to pilot electric terminal tractors with inductive charging at New Jersey port
Mercedes to use Alpitronic’s Hypercharger 400 for its HPC public EV charging network
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging North America, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, is moving ahead with its planned $1-billion investment in public EV charging. As part of this investment, Mercedes-Benz HPC announced plans to deploy Alpitronic’s Hypercharger 400 throughout its network. Manufactured in Wisconsin, the Hypercharger 400 offers charging power levels up… Continue reading Mercedes to use Alpitronic’s Hypercharger 400 for its HPC public EV charging network
TOPDON USA partners with Electrify EVSE for EV charger distribution and installation
New Jersey-headquartered TOPDON USA, an EVSE and specialty equipment supplier, has partnered with Georgia-headquartered EV charging station contractor Electrify EVSE, which will serve as national distributor, installer and service provider for the TOPDON EVSE Charger Division. TOPDON’s chargers include its PulseQ line of AC Level 2 chargers, which offers maximum power outputs ranging from 7.2… Continue reading TOPDON USA partners with Electrify EVSE for EV charger distribution and installation
IoTecha wins $27-million grant for grid-friendly EV charging in California
V2G specialist IoTecha has been awarded a grant of up to $27 million by the California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program. During Phase I of this initiative, IoTecha will deploy a network of 120 new EV smart charging stations at single- or multi-family homes. For Phase II, IoTecha intends to extend this network to… Continue reading IoTecha wins $27-million grant for grid-friendly EV charging in California
Synop is one of the few doing V2G projects commercially: Q&A with co-founder
By all accounts, electric school buses offer an ideal use case for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Synop provides software that enables V2G for fleets, allowing local utilities to communicate with fleet operators and initiate V2G transactions. V2G pilots abound, but Synop is one of the few firms that can claim to be doing V2G on a… Continue reading Synop is one of the few doing V2G projects commercially: Q&A with co-founder
Last day to join the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure
The Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure is live today, Wednesday, June 12th, 2024. Join us here. This free-to-attend conference is broadcast June 10 – 12, 2024, and features live presentations, interactive Q&As, on-demand webinars, and whitepaper downloads. All live webcast sessions will also be recorded and available on demand after the event. The virtual… Continue reading Last day to join the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure