bp pulse to install 900 charge points at Marks & Spencer stores

British retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) and bp pulse have signed an agreement to install 900 EV charge points at around 70 M&S stores across the UK in the next two years. The roll-out will significantly expand bp pulse’s network, growing the UK’s charging network and adding up to 40,000 kW of charging capacity to… Continue reading bp pulse to install 900 charge points at Marks & Spencer stores

TurnOnGreen to supply EV chargers for Best Western Hotels & Resorts in North America

TurnOnGreen has been selected by Best Western Hotels & Resorts as an endorsed supplier of EV chargers for the hotel chain’s North American properties. Under the agreement, TurnOnGreen will supply Best Western’s hotels and resorts in the US and Canada with its EV700 and EVP700 Level 2 wall chargers. Both versions are 32 A and… Continue reading TurnOnGreen to supply EV chargers for Best Western Hotels & Resorts in North America

ADS-TEC unveils its new ChargePost battery-based charging system

ADS-TEC Energy, a manufacturer of battery-buffered energy systems, has unveiled a new battery-based charging system. The new ChargePost is equipped with two DC fast charging points and two optional 75-inch monitors that can be used for advertising space. It’s aimed at gas stations, car dealerships, fleet operators, offices and commercial buildings. ChargePost enables up to… Continue reading ADS-TEC unveils its new ChargePost battery-based charging system

Eaton showcases smart breaker EV charging technology

Power management company Eaton has expanded the residential demonstration area within its Experience Center in Pittsburgh. As vehicle electrification continues to have a cascading impact on energy infrastructure, Eaton installed its latest smart breakers and EV charging infrastructure to show visitors how these technologies can contribute to home energy management strategies for the benefit of… Continue reading Eaton showcases smart breaker EV charging technology

EV charging company EnviroSpark secures $15 million in total funding

Georgia-based EV charging company EnviroSpark has completed a $10-million funding round led by Ultra Capital. The company announced its $5-million Series A funding earlier this year, bringing total outside investment to $15 million. EnviroSpark plans to use the additional funding to expand its services and increase its employee headcount nearly fourfold. EnviroSpark partners with property… Continue reading EV charging company EnviroSpark secures $15 million in total funding

Splitvolt unveils its next-gen Splitter Switch for affordable Level 2 home EV charging

EVSE manufacturer Splitvolt has unveiled its next-generation Splitter Switch. The newest iteration of the Splitter Switch features a more stylized look, new components and cETLus safety certification. Splitvolt says its Splitter Switch is designed to make home EV charging simple, affordable and safe by automatically sharing an existing 30 A dryer circuit instead of requiring… Continue reading Splitvolt unveils its next-gen Splitter Switch for affordable Level 2 home EV charging

The Mobility House to manage charging and V2G for 30 electric school buses in NYC

New York City School Bus Umbrella Services (NYCSBUS) has selected The Mobility House to manage charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations for a major school bus electrification project. NYCSBUS, which received an $8-million grant from NYSERDA for the program, will use The Mobility House’s energy management system, ChargePilot, to optimize infrastructure planning and operation for 30… Continue reading The Mobility House to manage charging and V2G for 30 electric school buses in NYC

Siemens selects site for second US EVSE manufacturing hub

Siemens eMobility has announced plans to establish its second US EVSE manufacturing hub in Carrollton, Texas. Siemens is retrofitting the existing 80,000-square-foot plant, which will serve as the manufacturing site for the company’s new VersiCharge Blue, a Buy American-compliant Level 2 AC charger specifically designed for the US market. Siemens expects the plant to be… Continue reading Siemens selects site for second US EVSE manufacturing hub

Here’s why oil and gas companies are racing to invest billions in EV charging

As regular Charged readers know, oil companies have been on an EV charging spending spree. They’re getting into public charging in a big way, and it goes far beyond just installing chargers at their gas stations. Oil majors including bp, Shell and Total have been buying up companies at all points along the charging value… Continue reading Here’s why oil and gas companies are racing to invest billions in EV charging

FreeWire acquires Mobilyze.ai to enhance charging station siting recommendations

FreeWire Technologies, a provider of battery-integrated EV charging stations and energy management solutions, has acquired Mobilyze.ai, a platform that uses artificial intelligence to help site hosts strategically place fast charging stations. FreeWire says Mobilyze.ai’s charging analytics and prediction platform will provide powerful capabilities to help site hosts make data-driven decisions regarding charging station deployment. Site… Continue reading FreeWire acquires Mobilyze.ai to enhance charging station siting recommendations