The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $521 million in grants to build out EV charging infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes and the District of Columbia (DC), including the deployment of more than 9,200 charging ports, the US Department of Energy has announced. The grants are made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $2.5-billion… Continue reading US government awards $521 million in EV charging grants
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SparkCharge to integrate Pioneer Power’s e-Boost mobile off-grid EV charger
Pioneer Power Solutions, a manufacturer, distributor and servicer of specialty electrical transmission, distribution and on-site power generation equipment, is collaborating with mobile charging provider SparkCharge to integrate Pioneer’s e-Boost mobile off-grid EV charger into SparkCharge’s mobile battery energy storage systems. Pioneer has agreed to deliver up to 12 e-Boost rental units over the next 12… Continue reading SparkCharge to integrate Pioneer Power’s e-Boost mobile off-grid EV charger
Los Angeles expands streetlight EV charging program using AmpUp and EVSE tech
The city of Los Angeles has been making it easier for EV drivers to find a charger by taking advantage of its streetlight poles. The necessary electric infrastructure is already in place and the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has been tasked by the mayor’s office to install 10,000 EV chargers on the poles… Continue reading Los Angeles expands streetlight EV charging program using AmpUp and EVSE tech
Ford and TXU Energy partner to offer free home EV charging hours
Ford and Texas electric power provider TXU Energy, a subsidiary of Texas-based energy company Vistra, are partnering to offer the TXU Free EV Miles program. The program provides Ford EV customers with a credit on their TXU Energy bill for all home energy used for daily EV charging between 7 pm and 1 pm the… Continue reading Ford and TXU Energy partner to offer free home EV charging hours
InstaVolt introduces off-peak pricing for EV charging
UK rapid EV charging network InstaVolt is introducing off-peak pricing to encourage drivers to charge their vehicles during low-demand periods when electricity is cheaper. Under the initial rate schedule, drivers will be able to charge for 54 pence (p) per kWh between the hours of 10 pm and 6 am across InstaVolt’s network of more… Continue reading InstaVolt introduces off-peak pricing for EV charging
EnergyHub integrates Emporia EV chargers into VPP platform
EnergyHub, a provider of grid-edge flexibility, has integrated distributed energy resources (DERs) including EV chargers and energy storage products from energy management provider Emporia into its virtual power plant (VPP) platform. The collaboration incorporates Emporia’s products into EnergyHub’s Edge Distributed Energy Resource Management System (DERMS), enabling grid-aware cross-DER optimization for utilities. Utility customers who use… Continue reading EnergyHub integrates Emporia EV chargers into VPP platform
California condo development adds an EV charger in every garage
Another private community is installing charging stations in every unit. The Woodland Creek Homeowners Association of East Palo Alto, California—a condominium development that was formed in 2002 and consists of single-family semi-detached residences—is in the process of installing the Pando Smart Outlet at all 90 homes and three shared-use buildings in the community, including a… Continue reading California condo development adds an EV charger in every garage
Testing and refining EV charging standards: Q&A with CharIN’s Executive Director
While it isn’t a standards development organization per se, CharIN works with standards bodies and firms in the EV charging industry to help refine new standards, and to test vehicles and EVSE for interoperability. CharIN’s North America Charging Interoperability Task Force, which currently has over 300 members, is working to help standardize Tesla’s NACS charging… Continue reading Testing and refining EV charging standards: Q&A with CharIN’s Executive Director
How Irdeto is protecting EV charging infrastructure from cyber-attacks
EV chargers are as vulnerable to cyber-threats any other connected devices. Insecure communications leave the door open to threats ranging from petty theft (fraudulent billing) to major data breaches (theft of vehicle data or customer credit card info) to disaster-movie scenarios (sabotage of electrical grids). Communications between vehicles and EVSE are secured by means of… Continue reading How Irdeto is protecting EV charging infrastructure from cyber-attacks
Uber hires former Tesla Head of Charging Rebecca Tinucci
When Tesla’s mercurial leader fired the company’s entire 500-person Supercharging team a few months ago, EV pundits predicted that most of these highly-skilled pros would soon be snapped up by other companies. In the event, some were rehired by Tesla, and others have moved on to greener pastures, including seven-year Tesla veteran Edward Noseworthy, who… Continue reading Uber hires former Tesla Head of Charging Rebecca Tinucci