Cavotec has implemented the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a DC charging standard that provides up to 3 MW of power from a single connector. MCS, which was officially launched in October at the Bauma construction machinery trade fair, was designed for use with heavy-duty vehicles in a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction, and mining,… Continue reading Cavotec implements Megawatt Charging System for industrial EVs
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Monarch Tractor secures $3-million grant to demonstrate V2X tech for electric farm equipment
Monarch Tractor and its partners in the Farm Electrification Consortium, which also includes Gridtractor, Rhombus Energy Solutions, Current Ways and Polaris Energy Services, have received a $3-million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC) for the electrification of agricultural equipment and the development of battery capability in farm equipment to keep critical electrical loads running… Continue reading Monarch Tractor secures $3-million grant to demonstrate V2X tech for electric farm equipment
CharIN responds to Tesla’s release of its charging standard
Tesla’s recent announcement that it will make its charging connector design available to colleagues and competitors has been getting mixed reviews. Some pundits poo-pooed Tesla’s announcement—one commenter wrote, “This is not the way standards are developed.” However, we saw it as a step in the direction of a more interoperable EV ecosystem, which could… Continue reading CharIN responds to Tesla’s release of its charging standard
EVBox launches new Troniq Modular Compact fast charger
EVBox introduced its Troniq Modular DC fast charging platform in the European market last year. Now the company has launched the EVBox Troniq Modular Compact, a more compact (2.03 m high) solution designed for sites such as underground parking garages or city center locations, where station footprint or height might be constrained. The Troniq Modular… Continue reading EVBox launches new Troniq Modular Compact fast charger
ev.energy’s new Pando is a cloud-based EV charging management platform
British EV software specialist ev.energy has launched a new cloud-based EV charging tool for business. Pando is designed to enable charger manufacturers, distributors and installers to be fully compliant with UK Smart Charging Regulations. It provides load management, compliance testing and charger sharing as standard features. Following months of testing with 20 partners and over 20,000… Continue reading ev.energy’s new Pando is a cloud-based EV charging management platform
New study: High-voltage transmission grid could help meet EV charging demands
New York and Massachusetts are both slated to phase out the sale of fossil passenger vehicles by 2035. The increased demand for electricity will require interconnection to high-capacity transmission lines in the next decade, according to a new study. The Electric Highways Study, produced by the utility National Grid, in collaboration with transportation analytics organizations… Continue reading New study: High-voltage transmission grid could help meet EV charging demands
ABB unveils mobile charger for Formula E Season 9
ABB will be expanding its partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the electric racing series enters its ninth season. The global electronics giant will now be the official charging supplier for Formula E. It will also introduce a portable solution for charging the new Gen3 cars before races and between sessions.… Continue reading ABB unveils mobile charger for Formula E Season 9
SK Signet to build EV fast charger manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas
EV charging station manufacturer SK Signet, a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate the SK Group, has announced plans to build a new EV charger manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas. At the new plant, SK Signet will produce a range of fast-charging solutions, including UL-certified chargers and power cabinets offering power levels up to 350 kW.… Continue reading SK Signet to build EV fast charger manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas
US Army orders 367 EV ARC solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global
Orders is orders, and the US Army is going electric. Executive Order 14057 (signed by President Biden in December 2021) calls for all new federal fleet vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035, and all light-duty vehicles must go green by 2027. That’s going to require federal agencies to get a lot of charging infrastructure set… Continue reading US Army orders 367 EV ARC solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global
Lightning eMotors partners with HEVO for wireless fleet charging demo
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Lightning eMotors and wireless charging specialist HEVO are collaborating on a program to demonstrate wireless charging of Lightning’s fleet vehicles. After an initial integration phase, the two companies will test HEVO’s Rezonant E8 wireless charging technology on a ZEV3 platform at Lightning’s Loveland, Colorado headquarters. The demo vehicle will then be showcased… Continue reading Lightning eMotors partners with HEVO for wireless fleet charging demo