Oil giant Shell has announced plans to divest 1,000 retail sites over the next two years, and also says it plans to expand its public EV charging business. Is Shell shutting down gas stations in order to replace them with EV charging hubs? Well, that’s what several media reports implied, but that’s not quite what… Continue reading Shell to divest 1,000 retail locations, and also expand EV charging. Coincidence?
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Flexible Power Systems and HTC Group partner to deliver end-to-end electrification services
UK-based electric fleet software developer FPS and UK commercial vehicle dealership HTC Group have partnered to deliver end-to-end electrification services designed to allow HTC’s DAF Trucks customers to benefit from seamless EV transitions. FPS’s services encompass EV fleet feasibility, cost and transition planning using big data and simulation; ensuring that chargers are fit for purpose… Continue reading Flexible Power Systems and HTC Group partner to deliver end-to-end electrification services
Blue Whale EV opens new headquarters
US-based EV charging consultancy and infrastructure supplier Blue Whale EV recently opened its new 10,000-square-foot headquarters building in Hanover, Maryland. The facility serves as the company’s corporate HQ as well as a hub for sales, storage and service of EV charging infrastructure in the mid-Atlantic region and throughout the US. It will also serve as… Continue reading Blue Whale EV opens new headquarters
Lilium orders 120 Star Charge chargers for electric aviation
Munich-headquartered Lilium, developer of an eVTOL jet, has partnered with Singapore-based charging infrastructure producer Star Charge to develop and provide charging systems for the Lilium Jet. The aircraft went into production in late 2023 following Design Organisation Approval by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It is expected to enter service in 2026. Lilium… Continue reading Lilium orders 120 Star Charge chargers for electric aviation
EnviroSpark to supply EV chargers to IHG Hotels in the US and Canada
British hotel multinational IHG has an agreement with US EV charging infrastructure company EnviroSpark to make its EV chargers available to the more than 4,100 IHG-branded hotels in the US and Canada, each of which can partner with EnviroSpark to meet its individual needs. The agreement will expand on the number of IHG locations worldwide… Continue reading EnviroSpark to supply EV chargers to IHG Hotels in the US and Canada
Leviton launches a plug-in version of its EV Series Smart Home charging station
Electrical equipment giant Leviton has launched a plug-in version of its EV Series Smart Home charging station. Originally launched in January 2023 in a hard-wired version, the EV Series Smart Home station is designed to be part of a smart home system that also incorporates lighting and load centers such as heating/AC, refrigerators and other… Continue reading Leviton launches a plug-in version of its EV Series Smart Home charging station
FLO debuts EZLift EV charging cable system for easier extension and retraction
Canada-headquartered FLO, an EV charging station manufacturer and network operator, has introduced its new motorized cable management system, EZLift. The system will be offered on the company’s new FLO Ultra fast charger. It is designed to reduce stress on drivers by automating extension and retraction of cables that can weigh more than 25 pounds. Housed… Continue reading FLO debuts EZLift EV charging cable system for easier extension and retraction
Phoenix Motorcars and InductEV collaborate on wireless EV charging
Phoenix Motor, a manufacturer of electric transit buses and commercial EVs, has partnered with wireless charging pioneer InductEV (formerly Momentum Dynamics). The companies will develop software, hardware and cooling and electrical systems to integrate InductEV’s wireless charging pads with Phoenix’s electric drive systems. This strategic partnership will provide Phoenix’s customers with the option to select… Continue reading Phoenix Motorcars and InductEV collaborate on wireless EV charging
EVBox supplies 300 EV charging stations to EVzen network in France
Amsterdam-based EVSE provider EVBox will supply 300 EVBox Troniq Modular DC fast charging stations for the second stage of the rollout of charging network EVzen. The 120-180 kW chargers will be installed at more than 100 commercial sites across France. The EVzen network currently comprises 150 fast charging ports. EVzen is an initiative of Monaco-headquartered… Continue reading EVBox supplies 300 EV charging stations to EVzen network in France
National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy aims to accelerate deployment of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks
The Biden Administration has released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, which will guide the deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure from 2024 to 2040. The Strategy is designed to target public investment to amplify private sector momentum, focus utility and regulatory energy planning, align industry activity, and improve… Continue reading National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy aims to accelerate deployment of charging infrastructure for heavy-duty electric trucks