Oregon-based Chargeway came to our attention back in 2017,when it introduced a handy system that uses colors and numbers to identify different types of EV charging plugs in order to make selecting the appropriate EV charger easier for drivers. Now the company has launched its Chargeway Plus connected EV features in North America, allowing EV… Continue reading Chargeway Plus app allows EV drivers to remotely access real-time battery info and charging status
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Scania establishes truck depot EV charging company Erinion
Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has announced the formation of Erinion, a new entity specializing in truck depot and destination EV charging stations. To facilitate the transition to electric fleets and help fulfill Scania’s aim for 50% of its European sales volume to be electric by 2030, plans call for the installation of a minimum… Continue reading Scania establishes truck depot EV charging company Erinion
Ekoenergetyka obtains $182-million loan to finance growth in Europe
Polish EV charger manufacturer Ekoenergetyka has signed a $182-million loan agreement with Bank Pekao to finance increased production capacity to meet growing European demand. The company, which has launched a new production line for improved efficiency and product quality, plans to further automate the line by introducing industrial robots for some elements of production. Ekoenergetyka… Continue reading Ekoenergetyka obtains $182-million loan to finance growth in Europe
Ford Pro EV charging program available in Massachusetts
Ford’s commercial division, Ford Pro, is offering its Smart Charging Bundle to Ford Pro Charging software subscribers enrolled in the Clean Peak Energy Standard (CPS) program of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources. The CPS is designed to encourage the use of clean energy technologies that can supply or reduce demand during peak periods. The… Continue reading Ford Pro EV charging program available in Massachusetts
Shenzhen Kehua unveils high-efficiency 40 kW SiC charging module
Power electronics manufacturer Shenzhen Kehua has developed a 40 kW silicon carbide high-efficiency, low-noise charging module, which is intended to serve as a core component of a high-power EV charger. The new module, which Kehua showed off at the recent Intersolar Europe exhibition in Munich, complies with CE and UL certifications, and meets EMC Class… Continue reading Shenzhen Kehua unveils high-efficiency 40 kW SiC charging module
Daimler Buses and ESWE Verkehr open electric bus depot with 120 charging stations
Daimler Buses has delivered an electric bus fleet for the German transport company ESWE Verkehr in Wiesbaden and supplied a total of 120 battery-electric eCitaro buses since the start of the project in 2019. Daimler Buses supervised all construction measures and oversaw the installation of a total of 120 charging stations. The company deployed charged management… Continue reading Daimler Buses and ESWE Verkehr open electric bus depot with 120 charging stations
Atlante to bring 130 DC fast EV charging stations to Groupe Duval malls in Europe
Fast charging network operator Atlante and shopping center operator Groupe Duval have announced plans to deploy new 130 fast and ultra-fast charging stations as part of their long-term partnership. The announcement was made as the first site—located in Saint-Chamond in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in Central France—was powered on. That site now offers 188 fast charging… Continue reading Atlante to bring 130 DC fast EV charging stations to Groupe Duval malls in Europe
Circontrol’s new eHome5 home charger features PV integration, intelligent energy use optimization
Circontrol launched its new eHome5 home charger, the fifth generation of its EV charger designed specifically for homes and condominiums, at the recent Power2Drive trade show In Germany. The 22 kW wall charger features a “customizable aesthetic” designed to help the unit to fit in with the user’s garage décor. EV drivers can choose one… Continue reading Circontrol’s new eHome5 home charger features PV integration, intelligent energy use optimization
Toyota and electric utility Pepco to study V2G technology
Toyota Motor North America and utility Potomac Electric (Pepco) will collaborate on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for EVs. Owned by Exelon, Pepco serves Washington DAC and surrounding communities in Maryland. Toyota and Pepco will conduct the V2G research at Pepco’s Watershed Sustainability Center in Montgomery County, Maryland, using a bidirectional charger. The utility will also work… Continue reading Toyota and electric utility Pepco to study V2G technology
Xendee 2024 Commercial EV Charging Survey: utility grid limitations are a major roadblock, microgrids can help
Xendee, provider of a design and operation platform for distributed energy systems and EV fast charging infrastructure, has released the findings of its 2024 Commercial EV Charging Market Survey, the second in a series of annual research studies. Xendee asked leaders in the EV charging industry about challenges and potential solutions related to commercial EV… Continue reading Xendee 2024 Commercial EV Charging Survey: utility grid limitations are a major roadblock, microgrids can help