Ford Pro (the division of the automaker that serves fleet customers) and Atlanta-based utility Southern Company have completed a six-month pilot program to test managed charging for fleet EV operations and evaluate its impact on the electric grid. The pilot demonstrated how Southern can shift charging for its fleet to lower-cost time periods and respond… Continue reading Ford Pro and Southern Company report results of managed EV charging pilot
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ABB’s new residential energy management system helps EV drivers avoid expensive panel upgrades
ABB Installation Products’ new Microlectric EM Series Electric Vehicle Energy Management System (EVEMS) is designed to optimize residential energy distribution and avoid costly electrical upgrades. ABB’s EVEMS, which is aimed at the Canadian market, ensures that EVs charge only when sufficient electrical capacity is available. The system intelligently monitors available electrical capacity in real time,… Continue reading ABB’s new residential energy management system helps EV drivers avoid expensive panel upgrades
Coca-Cola’s bottling partners expand EV fleet in India
Coca-Cola, along with its bottling partners, is adding more electric trucks to its fleet in India. The fleet will soon include over 5,000 EVs nationwide. SLMG Beverages, a major bottling partner, has added more than 3,000 EVs in the last three years to support last-mile delivery. “Expanding our EV fleet is a deliberate move to… Continue reading Coca-Cola’s bottling partners expand EV fleet in India
SWTCH and FLO launch seamless roaming across North America
EV charging providers SWTCH Energy and FLO have formed a mutual roaming agreement, allowing users of one charging network to access the other network’s stations through their existing apps, eliminating the need for multiple accounts, payment methods and apps. Both companies already have roaming agreements with several other charging networks in Canada and the US.… Continue reading SWTCH and FLO launch seamless roaming across North America
Epic Charging deploys its charging management system at Chicago condo building
US-based software provider Epic Charging has migrated 148 smart charging stations at a 401-unit condominium building in Chicago to its charge point management system (CPMS). Over a quarter of the units opted for an EV charger in their dedicated parking spaces. The migration followed the exit of Enel X Way from the US market. The… Continue reading Epic Charging deploys its charging management system at Chicago condo building
What’s going to happen to the NEVI EV charging infrastructure program? We asked two experts.
The NEVI Formula Program, established as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, provided $5 billion in funding that states could use to build EV charging infrastructure if certain conditions were met. In February, the DOT suspended the program, and rescinded prior approval of states’ spending plans. In June, a federal judge temporarily blocked the US… Continue reading What’s going to happen to the NEVI EV charging infrastructure program? We asked two experts.
Lectron’s NACS/CCS EV charging adapters pass UL 2252 testing
Lectron’s DC fast charging adapters for the North American Charging Standard (NACS or SAE J3400) and Combined Charging System (CCS) have successfully passed UL 2252 testing. Both adapters were tested and certified by SGS, a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This certification confirms that both adapters meet rigorous benchmarks for electrical safety, thermal performance and… Continue reading Lectron’s NACS/CCS EV charging adapters pass UL 2252 testing
Enphase launches bidirectional EV charging system with meter collar for home backup power and grid services
Enphase Energy has announced its new IQ Bidirectional EV Charger architecture, aimed at enabling both vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid features for EVs. The system is designed to allow users to charge their vehicles, provide backup power to their homes during outages and interact with the grid. The system is managed through the Enphase App, and its… Continue reading Enphase launches bidirectional EV charging system with meter collar for home backup power and grid services
Nissan and ChargeScape announce new vehicle-to-grid pilot with Silicon Valley Power
ChargeScape, an automotive joint venture focused on EV-grid integration, and Nissan have launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot in the utility territory covered by Silicon Valley Power (SVP). Silicon Valley is one of the world’s data center hotspots, and utilities such as Silicon Valley Power are seeking innovative ways to quickly increase power supply to… Continue reading Nissan and ChargeScape announce new vehicle-to-grid pilot with Silicon Valley Power
XCharge launches GridLink in Europe, powered by proprietary battery technology
XCharge has introduced its latest charging system, GridLink, to the European market. Following real-world deployments in North America, the system, which features a liquid-cooled thermal management system and advanced fire suppression technology, has now been fully adapted to meet EU standards. At the core of the GridLink system is XCharge’s proprietary 215 kWh LFP battery,… Continue reading XCharge launches GridLink in Europe, powered by proprietary battery technology