US school bus manufacturer Blue Bird and sustainable investment company Generate Capital have formed Clean Bus Solutions, a joint venture (JV) designed to meet increasing demand for electric school buses. Blue Bird recently opened its 40,000-square-foot EV Build-up Center, designed to enable the company to increase its electric school bus production capacity to as many… Continue reading Blue Bird launches fleet electrification-as-a-service joint venture
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WeaveGrid and Wallbox to offer utility-managed smart charging, starting in Colorado
California-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid and Spanish EV charging equipment supplier Wallbox have partnered to expand North American Wallbox owners’ access to utility-managed charging programs, beginning with Xcel Energy’s Charging Perks Program in Colorado. The program optimizes residential EV charging times to align with low power grid demand and high availability of renewable energy… Continue reading WeaveGrid and Wallbox to offer utility-managed smart charging, starting in Colorado
Versinetic launches ISO 15118 hardware and EV charger software
Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has launched three new products: the Remora PLC Module, BalanSea software and White Label Installer App. The Versinetic Remora PLC Module is a new EV charging communication solution that meets ISO 15118-3 and DIN SPEC 70121 standards. The HomePlug Green PHY (HPGP) powerline communication (PLC) module offers versatile interfaces.… Continue reading Versinetic launches ISO 15118 hardware and EV charger software
Uber Freight and Greenlane to deploy public electric truck charging stations
Freight management and logistics company Uber Freight and commercial truck charging network Greenlane are collaborating on the development and installation of public charging infrastructure for heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles. The aim is to augment Greenlane’s data analysis with Uber Freight’s network data to determine corridors that are prime candidates for electric truck deployment, as well as… Continue reading Uber Freight and Greenlane to deploy public electric truck charging stations
Zapgo receives £26 million to install EV chargers in the UK
Newly launched UK-based EV charge point operator Zapgo has commenced operations after a £25 million investment by Toronto-based OPTrust and additional funding from Zapgo’s management team and founders, Kingsley Capital Partners. The company’s target is to install a total of 4,000 rapid (50-99 kW) and high-power (>100 kW) chargers in underserved UK locations. “We look forward… Continue reading Zapgo receives £26 million to install EV chargers in the UK
SAE International lays foundation to implement Tesla’s NACS connector standard
Charging providers and automakers have rushed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), which features a simpler and more compact connector than the brand-neutral CCS. In fact, the enthusiasm for NACS has been so great that the market has outrun the standards-adoption process. SAE International has now taken a major step towards bridging that… Continue reading SAE International lays foundation to implement Tesla’s NACS connector standard
Automotive logistics provider ACERTUS electrifies its sites to prepare for the transport of EVs
ACERTUS offers a comprehensive suite of automotive logistics services, including vehicle transport, storage, maintenance, title, registration and compliance services. The company is seeing growing demand for transporting EVs, so it has partnered with Oregon-based EV charging solution provider OpConnect to electrify 41 of its 67 nationwide locations. ACERTUS will deploy charging systems across its storage,… Continue reading Automotive logistics provider ACERTUS electrifies its sites to prepare for the transport of EVs
While others sign whiny letters to the president, Georgia’s largest Ford dealership installs EV chargers and solar panels
For auto dealerships, adding EVs to their offerings requires some effort—and some substantial cash outlay. Automakers including Ford and GM are giving their dealers a choice—make the necessary investments in training and charging infrastructure, or don’t sell EVs. Akins Ford in Winder, Georgia, the largest dealership by volume in the state (as reported by Georgia… Continue reading While others sign whiny letters to the president, Georgia’s largest Ford dealership installs EV chargers and solar panels
OVO and Kaluza to provide managed EV charging services for Volvo
UK-based energy supplier OVO and energy software company Kaluza have announced a partnership with Volvo Cars to develop EV managed charging services for Volvo Cars and OVO customers in the UK. One-way smart charging and bidirectional charging from Kaluza are scheduled to launch in 2024, as is the Volvo EX90 SUV, the company’s first vehicle… Continue reading OVO and Kaluza to provide managed EV charging services for Volvo
InCharge Energy launches charge management software on Geotab Marketplace
California-headquartered InCharge Energy, a provider of commercial fleet EV charging infrastructure, has integrated its proprietary InControl CMS charge management software with the Geotab Marketplace, a network of fleet-management telematics services. The integration allows fleet managers to view EV data even when their vehicles are not plugged in, according to the company. It offers improvements in… Continue reading InCharge Energy launches charge management software on Geotab Marketplace