Wireless EV charging pioneer WiTricity has announced that it will be one of the founding members of the Japanese EV Wireless Power Transfer Council. The organization, which was created to encourage the adoption of wireless EV charging in Japan, also includes Daihen, Sinanen, Kansai Electric Power, and the Mitsubishi Research Institute. WiTricity is also establishing… Continue reading WiTricity opens Japanese subsidiary, joins Japanese EV Wireless Power Transfer Council
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AMPECO and DEFA partner to meet the EU’s AFIR EV charging requirements
AMPECO, a Bulgaria-headquartered EV charging software developer, and DEFA, a Norway-based EV charging station provider, are integrating DEFA’s AC charger with AMPECO’s charge point management system to provide more secure transactions, enhanced efficiency and user experience, and compliance with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requirements for EV charging infrastructure. AMPECO’s platform offers a… Continue reading AMPECO and DEFA partner to meet the EU’s AFIR EV charging requirements
Study finds EVs are lowering electricity bills for all customers, not just EV owners
There’s a lot of speculation about the effects widespread EV adoption will have on the electrical grid, but until now, little hard data. A recent study has found that, so far, EVs are having a salutary effect on the grid, saving ratepayers billions of dollars on their electricity bills. The analysis, which was commissioned by… Continue reading Study finds EVs are lowering electricity bills for all customers, not just EV owners
Ekoenergetyka introduces new EV charging stations in Nordic market
Polish EV charging station provider Ekoenergetyka demonstrated its new charging system, tailored for charging point operators, at the recent Nordic EV Summit in Oslo, Norway. Norway is Europe’s leading market for EVs, which accounted for 92% of new car sales in January. In Ekoenergetyka’s new configuration, its AXON Side 360 DLBS power unit is combined… Continue reading Ekoenergetyka introduces new EV charging stations in Nordic market
Greenlane plans commercial EV charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Florida-headquartered commercial vehicle EV charging network Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Climate Infrastructure, has announced plans for a 280-mile corridor of charging stations linking Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The stations will provide more than 100 chargers. The initial sites will be along Interstate 15 in… Continue reading Greenlane plans commercial EV charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas
California reaches 100,000 public EV charger milestone
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that California has surpassed 100,000 public and shared private EV chargers in operation, in addition to more than half a million installed in homes. The announcement comes on the heels of approval of a $1.9-billion investment plan to accelerate both hydrogen refueling and the state’s goal of reaching 250,000 public… Continue reading California reaches 100,000 public EV charger milestone
Foxconn invests in light utility EV maker Indigo Technologies
US light utility EV maker Indigo Technologies has secured an investment from Taiwanese multinational electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Technology Group, also known as Foxconn. The investment will help the company to accelerate the development of its smart EV technologies for light utility EVs, which are designed for ride hailing, delivery and autonomous transportation applications. Building… Continue reading Foxconn invests in light utility EV maker Indigo Technologies
Qmerit introduces EV charging warranty support and maintenance services
US EV charger installer Qmerit has announced a new suite of services, initially intended for EVSE makers and commercial charge point operators (CPOs). The new offerings include on-demand repairs, warranty support, coverage of equipment parts, and preventative and predictive maintenance. The new services are intended to help tackle consumer concerns documented in an August report… Continue reading Qmerit introduces EV charging warranty support and maintenance services
Nidec starts EV charger production at upgraded US plant
Japanese electric systems manufacturer Nidec has begun production at its newly upgraded facility in Cleveland, Ohio. The expansion includes new manufacturing lines for Nidec’s DC fast EV chargers and power conversion systems for battery energy storage systems. Nidec aims to expand its battery storage installed base and EV charger deployments that support energy distributors, companies,… Continue reading Nidec starts EV charger production at upgraded US plant
Easelink, NXP develop automated EV charging positioning system
Austrian technology firm Easelink and Dutch manufacturer NXP Semiconductors have jointly developed a positioning system for automated EV charging based on ultra-wide band (UWB) technology. The system integrates UWB—a wireless technology that securely, precisely, and efficiently estimates the relative positions of two electronic devices—to help bring a vehicle into the optimal position for fully automated… Continue reading Easelink, NXP develop automated EV charging positioning system