Easelink makes a hands-free, automated conductive charging system that is in operation at taxi stands in the company’s native Austria. Earlier this year, Easelink demonstrated its Matrix Charging technology to US industry players. Now Easelink is collaborating with a fellow Austrian firm called KEBA, an EV charger manufacturer that has sold over 500,000 wallboxes around… Continue reading KEBA and Easelink work to develop automated hands-free conductive charging for EVs at home
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Clenergy EV adds more CPOs to its European e-roaming network, enables touch-free payments
EV charging software provider Clenergy EV has announced multiple new strategic partnerships that will give its customers access to a wider range of public chargers, as well as the option of paying with contactless cards. The new e-roaming partners include Shell Recharge, Total, Ionity, Osprey, ChargePoint, EVBox and Powerdot, among others. Clenergy customers can now… Continue reading Clenergy EV adds more CPOs to its European e-roaming network, enables touch-free payments
ubitricity and UK Power Networks to launch program that shifts charging demand from peak hours
UK EV charge point operator ubitricity, a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell, has signed an initial two-year “flexibility tender” agreement with electricity distribution network UK Power Networks to implement a pilot smart charging program at selected public charge points. The program is designed to reduce strain on the grid by shifting a considerable portion of… Continue reading ubitricity and UK Power Networks to launch program that shifts charging demand from peak hours
Does Germany have too many public EV charging stations?
We’re used to hearing a steady drumbeat of pleas for more public EV charging stations. But in certain markets, there might just be too many. Viewing the new technology through the lens of the old, EV-curious drivers assume that driving an EV will still require regular stops at fueling stations—with gas pumps replaced by super-duper-high-speed… Continue reading Does Germany have too many public EV charging stations?
Avoiding EV charging station gotchas: site design considerations (Webinar)
In this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, presented by Terralink Communications, we’ll discuss how to avoid common EV charging site design problems, including: Safety – Traffic flow pitfalls Customer Education – Preparing property owners for costs and construction impacts Scalability – Designing sites for future capacity needs Reserve your spot—it’s free!… Continue reading Avoiding EV charging station gotchas: site design considerations (Webinar)
Low electrical conductivity coolants for EV charging applications (Webinar)
High-voltage charging stations require fluid to cool the internals. The challenge is that the fluid must maintain very low levels of conductivity to avoid short-circuits, etc. In this session at the Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure to learn about low electrical conductivity coolants that are widely used in major EV charging systems in the EV… Continue reading Low electrical conductivity coolants for EV charging applications (Webinar)
SWTCH and Hubject to expand roaming for North American EV charging
Toronto-headquartered EV charging technology company SWTCH Energy and Berlin-headquartered eRoaming network Hubject have collaborated to allow EV drivers using the SWTCH app to charge at any of Hubject’s 600,000 charging points in 52 countries across four continents. SWTCH has provided access to Plug & Charge on its chargers, allowing drivers to initiate payment without app-based… Continue reading SWTCH and Hubject to expand roaming for North American EV charging
Electric Era installs its first PowerNode battery-buffered EV fast charging station
Electric Era Technologies, maker of PowerNode EV fast charging stations, has announced the first of more than 10 commercial installations planned for the US this year. The new public fast charger was put into service at a Plaid Pantry convenience store in Portland, Oregon. Electric Era Technologies was launched by former SpaceX engineers in 2019.… Continue reading Electric Era installs its first PowerNode battery-buffered EV fast charging station
EVBox integrates with AMPECO EV charging platform via OCPP 2.0.1
In a globe-spanning partnership, Dutch EVSE company EVBox has announced that its latest-generation charging stations, EVBox Livo and EVBox Liviqo, now integrate with the EV charging-management platform of Bulgarian software company AMPECO via OCPP 2.0.1, the most recent version of the Open Charge Point Protocol. OCPP 2.0.1-compliant EV chargers and EV charging management software offer… Continue reading EVBox integrates with AMPECO EV charging platform via OCPP 2.0.1
Göteborg Energi conducts V2G projects with Volvo Cars, Polestar and others
Göteborg Energi, the municipally-owned power company of the city of Gothenburg, Sweden, is collaborating with several entities to explore the vehicle-to-grid (V2G) potential of EVs. The company is working with Volvo Cars to investigate bidirectional charging for home use, and how homeowners can contribute power to the local grid from their EV batteries. In early… Continue reading Göteborg Energi conducts V2G projects with Volvo Cars, Polestar and others