Beam Global, maker of the EV ARC solar-powered charging system, has acquired Europe-based Amiga DOO Kraljevo, a manufacturer of specialized structures and equipment including street lights, communications and energy infrastructure. Beam Global hopes the acquisition of Amiga, which will be re-branded as Beam Europe, will fast-track its growth into the European market. Beam sees Europe… Continue reading Beam Global acquires Amiga, creates Beam Europe
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Kempower introduces Megawatt Charging System for heavy-duty EVs
Kempower, a Finnish manufacturer of DC fast charging solutions, has added hardware based on the Megawatt Charging System to its offerings. A Kempower spokesperson confirmed to Charged that the company’s MCS solution will be compliant with CharIN specifications. The new Kempower Megawatt Charging System is based on the company’s existing technology, including its high-power satellite… Continue reading Kempower introduces Megawatt Charging System for heavy-duty EVs
HERE Technologies and Eco-Movement offer real-time data on charging stations in 100 countries
Multinational location data and technology platform HERE Technologies, headquartered in Amsterdam, has partnered with Dutch charging station data provider Eco-Movement to offer EV drivers access to more accurate real-time information on charge point specifications and availability. The companies say that the collaboration will create a data repository encompassing over a million single charge points monitored… Continue reading HERE Technologies and Eco-Movement offer real-time data on charging stations in 100 countries
Works with Synop program tackles EV charger interoperability issues
Many companies offer charging and energy management solutions for EV fleets, and most claim that their systems are hardware-agnostic. But can a fleet operator be sure that their existing EVSE has actually been tested with the software they’re buying? Energy management provider Synop has released Works with Synop, a program that provides customers with a… Continue reading Works with Synop program tackles EV charger interoperability issues
bp seeks EV charging innovators to work with
As the end of the Oil Age comes into sight, the world’s giant oil companies are not sitting on the sidelines. International oil major bp says it is “pivoting to an integrated energy company,” and has been investing in EV charging infrastructure and other e-mobility products and services. bp currently operates some 22,000 charge points,… Continue reading bp seeks EV charging innovators to work with
Webasto launches towable charging station for electric airport ground equipment
Webasto Charging Systems, a manufacturer of EV charging technology, has launched a new charging station for airport ground support equipment (GSE). AmpCart was developed by JBT AeroTech, a subsidiary of Oshkosh, which builds specialty vehicles and equipment. AmpCart is a towable charging station designed to enable electric GSE to access power anywhere on the ramp.… Continue reading Webasto launches towable charging station for electric airport ground equipment
HERE and SBD report on the state of EV infrastructure in the US and Europe
Dutch multinational HERE, which specializes in mapping technologies, location data and related automotive services, and UK-headquartered global automotive consultancy SBD Automotive have issued their EV Index, an analysis that compares EV readiness according to metrics that assess a variety of factors for an aggregated and weighted score on a 100-point scale. The analysis is done… Continue reading HERE and SBD report on the state of EV infrastructure in the US and Europe
Shell opens enormous EV charging station at airport in China
Shell has opened an EV charging station in Shenzhen, China, which it says is the company’s largest in the world. The Shell Recharge Shenzhen Airport EV Station offers 258 public fast-charging points. It is located about 2.5 kilometers from the Shenzhen Airport Terminal. The facility is jointly operated by Shenzhen Shell and BYD. During trial… Continue reading Shell opens enormous EV charging station at airport in China
BMW, Ford and Honda to create new company to facilitate EV grid services
In September, BMW, Ford and Honda agreed to form an equally owned company named ChargeScape to create a platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested EV customers. It is expected to be operational early in 2024. ChargeScape is designed to increase the value EVs can provide to the electric grid and to enable EV customers… Continue reading BMW, Ford and Honda to create new company to facilitate EV grid services
Hyundai offers EV customers complimentary charger and installation assistance
For a limited time, Hyundai is offering customers who buy or lease selected new models a complimentary ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger and up to $600 off installation through Electrum using Hyundai Home Marketplace. The offer is subject to conditions, and applies to the 2023 or 2024 IONIQ 5, 2023 or 2024 IONIQ 6… Continue reading Hyundai offers EV customers complimentary charger and installation assistance