German EV charging management platform Plugsurfing has introduced a route planner tool for finding chargers along any desired route across 27 European countries. The company’s network currently encompasses 600,000 charge points. The route planner is powered by Amsterdam-headquartered Chargetrip’s range prediction and EV routing platform. It uses an algorithm that includes up to 15 parameters… Continue reading Plugsurfing debuts route planner tool for locating EV chargers
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FLO to install solar-powered EV chargers for Phoenix Contact USA employees
Canada-headquartered EV charging network and infrastructure provider FLO will install four solar-powered dual-port CoRe+ chargers at the Pennsylvania headquarters of Phoenix Contact USA, a subsidiary of Phoenix Contact, a German manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection and interface equipment. FLO has provided similar charging equipment to Phoenix Contact Canada at locations in Ontario for use by… Continue reading FLO to install solar-powered EV chargers for Phoenix Contact USA employees
i-charging achieves ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
Portugal-based EVSE manufacturer i-charging has received ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, complementing its existing ISO 9001:2015 certification. ISO 14001 is a group of standards from the International Organization for Standardization related to environmental management. It is designed to help organizations minimize the negative impact of their operations on the environment, comply with applicable environmental… Continue reading i-charging achieves ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
Wennstrom to distribute Ekoenergetyka EV charging stations in Nordic market
Poland-based EV charging infrastructure producer Ekoenergetyka has announced that Norwegian fueling services provider Wennstrom will sell and service its products in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. Ekoenergetyka says it will provide 24/7 remote monitoring and repair services for the charging stations from its Polish headquarters, allowing it to address nearly 60% of malfunction reports. Wennstrom… Continue reading Wennstrom to distribute Ekoenergetyka EV charging stations in Nordic market
Volvo Cars launches new Energy Solutions business to promote V2G applications
Volvo Cars has launched a new business unit called Energy Solutions to develop the potential for bidirectional charging applications such as V2H and V2G. The EX90 electric SUV, which is to be released in 2024, will be “the first Volvo car equipped with all the necessary hardware and (over time) software to enable bidirectional charging… Continue reading Volvo Cars launches new Energy Solutions business to promote V2G applications
Incharge Energy’s new dual Level 2 charger offers simultaneous 19.2 kW EV charging
Fleet electrification specialist InCharge Energy has launched a new Level 2 charging solution for fleets. The new Dual ICE-80A charger can simultaneously charge two vehicles at a maximum output of 19.2 kW on each cable. The two-cable option offers a smaller footprint, thus minimizing installation costs and saving space at fleet depots. The Dual ICE-80A… Continue reading Incharge Energy’s new dual Level 2 charger offers simultaneous 19.2 kW EV charging
Companies test the latest and greatest EV charging technologies at CharIN’s annual Testival
The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a non-profit standards association with over 300 global members, conducts an annual “Testival” at which vehicle OEMs and EVSE providers test the compatibility between specific EVs and charging stations. CharIN describes the event as “speed dating” for vehicles and chargers. The 2023 Testival North America, a three-day event hosted by… Continue reading Companies test the latest and greatest EV charging technologies at CharIN’s annual Testival
Tritium installs 33 automated EV charging stations at the Port of Long Beach
Fast charger manufacturer Tritium has installed and commissioned 33 of its chargers at a container terminal at the Port of Long Beach. The 175 kW chargers are equipped with Stäubli mechanized charging connectors to support the terminal’s electric terminal tractors, which are used to transport shipping containers. SSA Terminals, the operator of the container terminal,… Continue reading Tritium installs 33 automated EV charging stations at the Port of Long Beach
Solar-powered public EV fast charging station unveiled in Westchester County, New York
Sustainable Westchester, a renewable energy provider and advocacy group, recently unveiled a new EV fast charging station powered entirely by solar energy. The Sunshine to EV project, located at Sustainable Westchester’s Mount Kisco, New York headquarters, includes an 85 kW solar photovoltaic array, a 180 kWh on-site storage battery, and twin Jule 75 kW DC… Continue reading Solar-powered public EV fast charging station unveiled in Westchester County, New York
Hypercharge introduces Home Level 2 EV charger
Canadian EVSE provider Hypercharge has debuted its new residential Level 2 EV charging station, Hypercharge Home. The unit has a 7.6 kW output at 32 A and features a universal J1772 connector. The compact charger, measuring 8.6 x 8.6 inches, is installed using a pre-attached NEMA 14-50 plug and operates without the use of an… Continue reading Hypercharge introduces Home Level 2 EV charger