Blink Charging unveils five new EV charging products

EVSE manufacturer Blink Charging launched five new products at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The new chargers are designed to serve global markets including the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America. “With the launch of these new state-of-the-art products, Blink is expanding our offerings to meet the needs of customers across the… Continue reading Blink Charging unveils five new EV charging products

Mercedes to launch branded EV fast charging network, starting in North America

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch a DC fast charging network across North America, Europe, China and “other key markets.” It will begin this year in the US and Canada, and hopes to have the full network in place before the end of the decade, when the automaker means to go all-electric “wherever market conditions allow.” Recently,… Continue reading Mercedes to launch branded EV fast charging network, starting in North America

Autel Energy and LCE to bring EV charging to businesses and disadvantaged communities

EVSE manufacturer Autel Energy, and Legacy Clean Energy (LCE), a minority-owned charging network, have partnered to provide charging solutions for businesses and underserved communities across the US. LCE provides comprehensive charging solutions for vehicle dealers, public and commercial fleet managers, municipalities, rideshare operators and a variety of parking applications, including charging hardware and software procurement,… Continue reading Autel Energy and LCE to bring EV charging to businesses and disadvantaged communities

EverCharge opens new EVSE factory in Hayward, California

EverCharge, a provider of EV charging equipment for fleets and multi-family homes, is opening a new 30,000-square-foot production factory in Hayward, California.  Expected to be completed by early 2023, the new facility is part of the company’s plans to double its factory workforce by mid-2023. The Hayward location was chosen for its surrounding business community… Continue reading EverCharge opens new EVSE factory in Hayward, California

Electrification Coalition releases Local Government Playbook for federal EV investments

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act have put a lot of money on the table for deploying charging stations and incentivizing EV purchases. Local governments will play a large role in ensuring that the funds are invested effectively.  To help government agencies get their share of the bounty (and use it wisely), the… Continue reading Electrification Coalition releases Local Government Playbook for federal EV investments

The value proposition of bi-directional charging for your EV fleet (Webinar)

Bi-directional chargers enable EV batteries to provide energy storage to the power grid, reducing power loads during peak times and consequently reducing electricity costs. Fermata Energy’s proprietary software system is designed to generate income from grid services for EV owners and defray the cost of going electric. In this webinar, Fermata Energy Founder and CEO… Continue reading The value proposition of bi-directional charging for your EV fleet (Webinar)

ABB E-mobility announces new Terra Home residential charger

ABB E-mobility provides products and services in every segment of the EV infrastructure field. Now the multinational electronics giant has unveiled a new home charging solution at CES 2023 in Las Vegas. ABB E-mobility’s new Terra Home is set to go on sale later this year. It features a stylish, minimalistic design that can be… Continue reading ABB E-mobility announces new Terra Home residential charger

Emporia Energy unveils new low-priced Level 2 charger

Emporia Energy, a Colorado-based provider of home energy management technology (see our recent feature article), is pushing the EVSE price envelope with a new Level 2 charger priced at $399. “Competing chargers with similar specs, warranty, safety certifications and customer ratings are selling on Amazon for as much as $750,” said Emporia CEO Shawn McLaughlin.… Continue reading Emporia Energy unveils new low-priced Level 2 charger

AMPECO partners with Electric Miles to provide grid services in the UK

AMPECO says its recently announced partnership with Electric Miles will enable its UK-based charge point operators (CPOs) to leverage EV charging assets and participate in demand flexibility, helping to balance the electricity grid and reduce the use of costly and polluting forms of energy generation. The declining costs of renewables and energy storage have hastened… Continue reading AMPECO partners with Electric Miles to provide grid services in the UK

New York announces $23 million for transportation electrification initiatives

The state of New York has allocated $23 million in new funding for transportation electrification initiatives. The total includes: $8 million under the Direct Current Fast Charging program to install EV infrastructure in Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, including in underserved communities; another $7 million in DCFC awards to ChargePoint and EvGateway to improve access in… Continue reading New York announces $23 million for transportation electrification initiatives