Southern California-based EV maker Mullen Automotive has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van, which has already been certified by the EPA. The company can now sell the vehicle in every state in the US, including the states that currently follow CARB regulations for… Continue reading CARB certifies Mullen’s Class 1 EV cargo van
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Detroit Manufacturing Systems to manufacture hardware for wireless charging pioneer InductEV
Wireless EV charging specialist InductEV (formerly Momentum Dynamics) has formed a partnership with contract manufacturing and assembly company Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS). InductEV says taking advantage of DMS’s manufacturing and supply chain expertise will allow it to more quickly scale production to meet customer demand. Under the terms of the agreement, DMS will manufacture InductEV’s… Continue reading Detroit Manufacturing Systems to manufacture hardware for wireless charging pioneer InductEV
Is curbside charging the solution for the Plight of the Drivewayless?
The Plight of the Drivewayless—those poor souls who live in urban locales where they can’t charge their EVs at home—has emerged as a major drag on the speed of EV adoption. Solutions from the clever to the silly have been proposed, but if we look at dense cities where adoption is already well advanced, we’re… Continue reading Is curbside charging the solution for the Plight of the Drivewayless?
Transport Canada, US DOT and DOE issue joint statement on action to reduce rail-sector emissions
The US and Canada have created a Rail Decarbonization Task Force to explore ways to reduce emissions from the rail sector. According to a joint statement from the US DOT and the Canadian Transport Ministry, “The decarbonization of the rail sector is a crucial component of our global efforts to reduce emissions and meet the… Continue reading Transport Canada, US DOT and DOE issue joint statement on action to reduce rail-sector emissions
IoTecha’s IoT.ON platform enables both AC and DC bidirectional charging
Smart charging specialist IoTecha has developed a verticalized platform including hardware, embedded software and cloud services, that’s designed to power turnkey EV charging solutions. The IoT.ON platform was recently upgraded with a new processor (the brain of a Smart Charger) that includes the STMicroelectronics STM32MP1 MPU along with the ST33 Trusted Platform Module. Key features… Continue reading IoTecha’s IoT.ON platform enables both AC and DC bidirectional charging
Electrify America expands customer charging agreement with Kia America
EV charging network Electrify America, which operates in 47 states and the District of Columbia, and California-headquartered Kia America, have agreed to provide 1,000 kWh of complimentary charging to first-time owners of the 2024 Kia EV9 SUV. The offer is redeemable through the Electrify America app at any of the company’s charging stations for three… Continue reading Electrify America expands customer charging agreement with Kia America
Ford and Resideo to conduct V2H energy management pilot
Ford and home automation company Resideo Technologies have announced a joint V2H simulation project called EV-Home Power Partnership. The project involves pairing the bidirectional EV charging of Ford’s F-150 Lightning with a Resideo smart thermostat to explore the potential of the EV batteries to optimize home energy management, reduce customer electricity costs and relieve strain… Continue reading Ford and Resideo to conduct V2H energy management pilot
Blue Bird launches fleet electrification-as-a-service joint venture
US school bus manufacturer Blue Bird and sustainable investment company Generate Capital have formed Clean Bus Solutions, a joint venture (JV) designed to meet increasing demand for electric school buses. Blue Bird recently opened its 40,000-square-foot EV Build-up Center, designed to enable the company to increase its electric school bus production capacity to as many… Continue reading Blue Bird launches fleet electrification-as-a-service joint venture
WeaveGrid and Wallbox to offer utility-managed smart charging, starting in Colorado
California-based EV charging software developer WeaveGrid and Spanish EV charging equipment supplier Wallbox have partnered to expand North American Wallbox owners’ access to utility-managed charging programs, beginning with Xcel Energy’s Charging Perks Program in Colorado. The program optimizes residential EV charging times to align with low power grid demand and high availability of renewable energy… Continue reading WeaveGrid and Wallbox to offer utility-managed smart charging, starting in Colorado
Versinetic launches ISO 15118 hardware and EV charger software
Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has launched three new products: the Remora PLC Module, BalanSea software and White Label Installer App. The Versinetic Remora PLC Module is a new EV charging communication solution that meets ISO 15118-3 and DIN SPEC 70121 standards. The HomePlug Green PHY (HPGP) powerline communication (PLC) module offers versatile interfaces.… Continue reading Versinetic launches ISO 15118 hardware and EV charger software