The US-based nonprofit Siemens Foundation has announced EVeryone Charging Forward, a $30-million, 10-year program designed to develop an inclusive workforce for the EV charging sector, which has seen rising demand for skilled workers across the industry. According to a Princeton University study, between 777,000 and 5.1 million energy-related jobs could be created in the United… Continue reading Siemens Foundation announces $30-million program to develop EV charging workforce
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German Chancellor proposes to require most service stations to provide EV fast charging
Speaking at the recent IAA car show in Munich, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a new push to expand the number of public EV charging stations in his country. Scholz said that Germany will become “the first country in Europe to introduce a law requiring operators of 80% of all service stations to provide fast… Continue reading German Chancellor proposes to require most service stations to provide EV fast charging
EVgo takes steps to promote better charger reliability, releases best practices guide
The bad news about public EV charging is everywhere you look—from trade publications like Charged to consumer mags and local newspapers. The good news is that charging operators are well aware of the reliability problems, and are taking steps to address them. In January, EVgo created a comprehensive maintenance program called EVgo ReNew, and has… Continue reading EVgo takes steps to promote better charger reliability, releases best practices guide
The EV Network and bp pulse open public EV charging hub with 180 charging points in the UK
UK charging infrastructure supplier bp pulse, along with The EV Network and events management company NEC Group, have partnered to open a bp pulse Gigahub on the NEC campus at the heart of the UK’s national motorway network. “The strategic placement and impressive scale of this charging hub within the UK’s transport infrastructure offers reassuring… Continue reading The EV Network and bp pulse open public EV charging hub with 180 charging points in the UK
Cyber Switching’s new Cyber Charger C1 is a made-in-America commercial EV charger
EV technology provider Cyber Switching has launched a new made-in-America EV charging station. The Cyber Charger C1 is a 48 A Level 2 charging station designed for commercial properties and multi-family homes. Under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, hardware used in federally-funded EV infrastructure projects must be entirely made in America, and use at least… Continue reading Cyber Switching’s new Cyber Charger C1 is a made-in-America commercial EV charger
GreenFlux and Hubject partner to enable Plug & Charge
Dutch EV charging software provider GreenFlux has announced its implementation of the Plug & Charge technology of Berlin-based charging network Hubject. “The addition of Hubject’s Plug & Charge technology further allows GreenFlux to promote renewable transportation at scale,” said Suthalan Gnanes, GreenFlux Managing Director and Chief Commercial Officer. According to GreenFlux, its services allow charge… Continue reading GreenFlux and Hubject partner to enable Plug & Charge
ShockFlo’s new S1 home EV charger
Charging station manufacturer ShockFlo has released a new Level 2 residential EV charger. The S1 EV Home Charger comes in 40-amp and 48-amp versions. It includes an RFID card reader, an IP65 waterproof rating, a dedicated app and multiple installation options. Drivers can use the ShockFlo app to schedule charging times during non-peak hours, monitor… Continue reading ShockFlo’s new S1 home EV charger
ubitricity to deploy 1,050 public EV charge points in Southwest London
UK EV charging network ubitricity, a wholly owned Shell subsidiary, has been appointed by the councils of the London boroughs of Richmond and Wandsworth to install and maintain a network of 1,050 public EV charge points. There will be 525 in each borough. “The current surge in EV sales is driving increased demand for charging… Continue reading ubitricity to deploy 1,050 public EV charge points in Southwest London
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm takes an EV road trip, deals with charging challenges
US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm recently took an EV road trip from Charlotte, North Carolina to Memphis, Tennessee in order to draw attention to the billions of dollars in funding the White House is making available to promote electric vehicles. Granholm addressed audiences at town hall stops along her road trip. “Things are happening… Continue reading Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm takes an EV road trip, deals with charging challenges
Autel Energy launches MaxiCharger AC Ultra EV charger for European markets
Charging hardware manufacturer has added a new Level 2 EV charger to its product range. The MaxiCharger AC Ultra is an IEC-certified, dual-socket commercial AC charger, and is now available worldwide as a European-standard 22 kW charger. “MaxiCharger AC Ultra can output 22 kilowatts of power simultaneously, meaning two vehicles can charge at the same… Continue reading Autel Energy launches MaxiCharger AC Ultra EV charger for European markets