New session topics for the June 2024 Charged Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure are out now. This virtual event will span all things EV charging in two main tracks: Track 1: Deploying EV Infrastructure & FleetsContent for fleet/facility managers, charging network operators, public transport planners, etc. Track 2: Design & Manufacturing of Charging SystemsContent for engineers… Continue reading EV Infrastructure Virtual Conference: Registration now open
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EVgo confirms plan to begin NACS deployments in 2024
US public fast charging network EVgo plans to start deploying North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors—in the process of being standardized as SAE J3400—on its network later this year. Charging stations included in the rollout will serve vehicles that use CCS and NACS connectors. Deployments will begin in markets with high NACS vehicle penetration, enabling… Continue reading EVgo confirms plan to begin NACS deployments in 2024
Electrada and Holman team with Red Bull to offer comprehensive fleet electrification
Cincinnati-based EV charging station developer and contractor Electrada has entered into an agreement with California-headquartered Red Bull Distribution, a subsidiary of Austrian energy drink maker Red Bull, to provide the charging infrastructure for electrification of Red Bull’s fleet. The program was initiated through Electrada’s partnership with Holman, a US-based automotive services company. The collaboration between… Continue reading Electrada and Holman team with Red Bull to offer comprehensive fleet electrification
MoveEV debuts Geotab Marketplace add-in for its home charging reimbursement software
US EV software and services provider MoveEV, a member of the Geotab Sustainability Alliance, has introduced an add-in for its MyGeotab software product. The software is designed for Geotab-enabled fleets with EVs enrolled in MoveEV’s ReimburseEV home charging reimbursement program. It connects Geotab and ReimburseEV to allow fleet managers to see any vehicle’s home charging… Continue reading MoveEV debuts Geotab Marketplace add-in for its home charging reimbursement software
EVBox partners with EVA Global and introduces remote diagnostics
Amsterdam-based EV charging station provider EVBox has transitioned its Level 1 support to EVA Global, an EV charging managed services provider headquartered in Finland. EVBox customers will now receive 24/7 support in English, Dutch, German and French on Level 1. EVBox anticipates significant cost savings from the move. EVA Global’s services include Level 1 and… Continue reading EVBox partners with EVA Global and introduces remote diagnostics
Enteligent opens pre-orders for DC-to-DC solar EV charger
US-based Enteligent, a developer of solar-powered EVSE and solar power optimization technologies, is accepting pre-orders for its Enteligent TLCEV T1 EVSE solar-powered DC-to-DC charger. The device enables daytime charging directly from on-site solar generation, avoiding lengthy permitting processes or complicated grid integration. It can integrate EV charging into solar canopies and carports located at residences,… Continue reading Enteligent opens pre-orders for DC-to-DC solar EV charger
WattEV opens huge electric truck charging depot featuring 1.2-megawatt MCS chargers
Two converging trends are set to blow the heavy-duty EV charging scene wide open: charging hubs for electric trucks are starting to open to the public, most of them clustered around Southern California’s busy ports; and the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is nearing the completion of its standardization process, and is starting to appear in… Continue reading WattEV opens huge electric truck charging depot featuring 1.2-megawatt MCS chargers
Allego to supply fast EV chargers to Ford’s European dealerships
International EV charging network Allego, headquartered in the Netherlands, plans to supply high-power EV chargers with capacities of up to 400 kW to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe. Deployment of the technology to Ford’s public BlueOval Charge Network, which includes 600,000 charging points across 36 European countries, is expected to begin this year. Ford… Continue reading Allego to supply fast EV chargers to Ford’s European dealerships
Making EV charging part of the smart home
Q&A with Leviton’s Andrew Taddoni. The “house of the future” is a perennial American theme—from the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition at the 1933 World’s Fair to The Jetsons, futurists have predicted a proliferation of labor-saving devices and home entertainment options. Nowadays, the focus is increasingly on the energy that these nifty gadgets require. The home… Continue reading Making EV charging part of the smart home
Whatever happens to Tesla, adopting its NACS connector won’t solve EV charger reliability problems
The poor reliability of public EV chargers is an industry-wide scandal. A year ago, when legacy automakers started adopting Tesla’s NACS charging system, many seemed to assume that this would soon solve all the problems. More sober observers told us that one of the main reasons Tesla’s Superchargers have been so reliable is that vehicles,… Continue reading Whatever happens to Tesla, adopting its NACS connector won’t solve EV charger reliability problems