South Korea-based EV charger maker SK Signet has entered into a long-term supply agreement with US charging network Francis Energy. The initial phase will provide 1,000 400 kW chargers. Announcement of the agreement follows the opening of SK Signet’s first US manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas. This plant has an expected annual production of more than… Continue reading SK Signet to supply Francis Energy with EV chargers
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New York state allocates $29 million for EV charging infrastructure and rebates
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $15 million in new funding for Level 2 EV charging infrastructure under Charge Ready NY 2.0 and $14 million for consumer rebates through the Drive Clean Rebate Program. Charge Ready NY 2.0 allows eligible entities to save up to 50% on installation costs of Level 2 chargers. Funding… Continue reading New York state allocates $29 million for EV charging infrastructure and rebates
Ample partners with Mitsubishi Fuso to bring battery swapping to electric trucks
Ample, which currently operates battery swapping stations in San Francisco, is now working with Mitsubishi Fuso (of which Daimler Truck is the majority owner), to build a battery-swapping system for electric last-mile-delivery fleets. “Our partnership will deliver Mitsubishi Fuso electric trucks powered by Ample’s Modular Battery Swapping technology,” says Ample. “The initial deployment will leverage… Continue reading Ample partners with Mitsubishi Fuso to bring battery swapping to electric trucks
Zonar partners with ChargePoint and Highland on electric school bus charging management
Zonar, a provider of smart mobility solutions for fleets, has formed strategic relationships with ChargePoint and Highland Electric Fleets, a provider of fleet electrification-as-a-service. Zonar will use ChargePoint’s integrated hardware, software and services. Highland will provide telematics insights to Zonar’s customers through its Dashboard platform, in partnership with Synop. ChargePoint will offer Zonar customers expert… Continue reading Zonar partners with ChargePoint and Highland on electric school bus charging management
Nissan to adopt Tesla’s NACS for Ariya and future EV models
Nissan has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) beginning in 2025, becoming the first Japanese automaker to do so. This will be the third fast charging standard for Nissan, which used the CHAdeMO standard before switching to CCS in 2020. From 2024, Nissan will make available a NACS… Continue reading Nissan to adopt Tesla’s NACS for Ariya and future EV models
Electrify America provides charging discounts to Lyft EV drivers
Charging network Electrify America and ride-hailing company Lyft have announced an extended collaboration to offer Lyft EV drivers discounted charging at the more than 800 Electrify America DC fast charging stations across the country. Using the Electrify America mobile app, Lyft Rewards drivers will receive a tiered discount as a loyalty benefit. Drivers can also… Continue reading Electrify America provides charging discounts to Lyft EV drivers
Shell research shows increasing driving-range confidence among European EV drivers
The Shell Recharge EV Driver Survey 2023, which assessed the attitudes and behaviors of nearly 25,000 EV drivers in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, found a reduction in range anxiety. Only 14% of EV drivers said they avoid longer trips. The survey was commissioned by Shell and conducted by UK research… Continue reading Shell research shows increasing driving-range confidence among European EV drivers
3ti installs solar-powered charging hubs at Britain’s Silverstone Circuit motor racetrack
UK solar car park developer 3ti has installed three of its Papilio3 pop-up solar car parks with integrated EV charging at Silverstone motor racetrack near London. “The UK urgently needs more widespread EV charging infrastructure,” said Andrew Troop, Sales Director at 3ti, “and we would encourage more businesses to take Silverstone’s lead by installing charging… Continue reading 3ti installs solar-powered charging hubs at Britain’s Silverstone Circuit motor racetrack
Proposed UK law includes 99% reliability standard for public charging
The unreliability of public charging stations is a public scandal, and government regulators in several countries are stepping in to try to force the charging industry to raise its game. The UK government has proposed new rules that will require charge point operators to deliver a 99% reliability rate, and to offer real-time status updates… Continue reading Proposed UK law includes 99% reliability standard for public charging
PXiSE Energy Solutions provides Microgrid Controller to Rove charging centers
US grid controls provider PXiSE Energy Solutions has announced that its patented-technology Microgrid Controller has been selected by Southern California charging center operator Rove to manage power flow at its dozens of planned full-service EV charging centers, which are scheduled to begin opening later in 2023. The PXiSE controller will manage the point of interconnection… Continue reading PXiSE Energy Solutions provides Microgrid Controller to Rove charging centers