The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a non-profit standards association with over 300 global members, conducts an annual “Testival” at which vehicle OEMs and EVSE providers test the compatibility between specific EVs and charging stations. CharIN describes the event as “speed dating” for vehicles and chargers. The 2023 Testival North America, a three-day event hosted by… Continue reading Companies test the latest and greatest EV charging technologies at CharIN’s annual Testival
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Tritium installs 33 automated EV charging stations at the Port of Long Beach
Fast charger manufacturer Tritium has installed and commissioned 33 of its chargers at a container terminal at the Port of Long Beach. The 175 kW chargers are equipped with Stäubli mechanized charging connectors to support the terminal’s electric terminal tractors, which are used to transport shipping containers. SSA Terminals, the operator of the container terminal,… Continue reading Tritium installs 33 automated EV charging stations at the Port of Long Beach
Solar-powered public EV fast charging station unveiled in Westchester County, New York
Sustainable Westchester, a renewable energy provider and advocacy group, recently unveiled a new EV fast charging station powered entirely by solar energy. The Sunshine to EV project, located at Sustainable Westchester’s Mount Kisco, New York headquarters, includes an 85 kW solar photovoltaic array, a 180 kWh on-site storage battery, and twin Jule 75 kW DC… Continue reading Solar-powered public EV fast charging station unveiled in Westchester County, New York
Hypercharge introduces Home Level 2 EV charger
Canadian EVSE provider Hypercharge has debuted its new residential Level 2 EV charging station, Hypercharge Home. The unit has a 7.6 kW output at 32 A and features a universal J1772 connector. The compact charger, measuring 8.6 x 8.6 inches, is installed using a pre-attached NEMA 14-50 plug and operates without the use of an… Continue reading Hypercharge introduces Home Level 2 EV charger
Ford Pro and XCel Energy partner to deploy 30,000 EV charging ports for fleets by 2030
Ford Pro, the commercial division of Ford, is collaborating with electric utility Xcel Energy to deploy 30,000 EV charging ports in Xcel service territories across the US by 2030. The companies’ 30×30 initiative is a part of Xcel Energy’s Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) program. As part of this effort, Xcel Energy will offset most… Continue reading Ford Pro and XCel Energy partner to deploy 30,000 EV charging ports for fleets by 2030
bp pulse opens central London charging hub with eight 150 kW chargers
bp pulse, the EV charging arm of oil giant bp, has opened what it calls its most powerful charging hub in Central London. Located at Q-Park Pimlico in the Borough of Westminster, the hub features eight 150 kW chargers. Sixteen EVs can charge simultaneously. The new hub is the latest addition to bp pulse’s network… Continue reading bp pulse opens central London charging hub with eight 150 kW chargers
Ekoenergetyka to supply its new Axon Easy 400 EV charger to ORLEN Deutschland
Poland-based EV charger manufacturer Ekoenergetyka will supply chargers, including its latest model, the Axon Easy 400, to ORLEN Deutschland, the German unit of Polish energy group ORLEN. Ekoenergetyka currently supplies 80% of ORLEN’s charging network in Poland, and has provided charging infrastructure for public transit operators in European cities including Barcelona, Berlin, Hamburg and Paris.… Continue reading Ekoenergetyka to supply its new Axon Easy 400 EV charger to ORLEN Deutschland
Pilot Travel Centers opens the first 17 locations in its new coast-to-coast EV charging network
Pilot Travel Centers, in cooperation with GM and EVgo, is building a new national fast EV charging network. Now the company has opened the first 17 locations, located in 13 states. The partners aim to deploy fast charging at around 25 Pilot and Flying J travel centers by the end of 2023, and at 200… Continue reading Pilot Travel Centers opens the first 17 locations in its new coast-to-coast EV charging network
InCharge Energy’s charge management software adds Depot View and enhanced user interface
InCharge Energy, a provider of fleet electrification services, has released a new version of its InControl charge management software (CMS) platform for fleets. InControl 4.0 features a new Depot View, which provides in-depth insights into fleet vehicle readiness and real-time status updates. The company has also enhanced the user interface, adding persistent filters and the… Continue reading InCharge Energy’s charge management software adds Depot View and enhanced user interface
ChargeX consortium recommends common EV charging station error codes
The National Charging Experience Consortium (ChargeX) is a collaboration among DOE national labs, EV charging industry players and consumer advocates. Its mission is to gauge and improve the customer experience with public EV charging infrastructure in the US. Now the consortium has released a report that recommends 26 common EV charging error codes to enable… Continue reading ChargeX consortium recommends common EV charging station error codes