Fleet electrification can be complex and time consuming. The multi-faceted nature of such a challenge and the interdependency of many variables can make system performance projections difficult for organisations, large or small. A careful focus on feasibility analysis and planning can help ensure a smoother transition for your fleet’s shift to EV. In this webinar,… Continue reading How to plan, design and operate the EV fleet depot of the future (Webinar)
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GAO says USPS should plan for workplace charging
At long last, the US Postal Service is preparing to add some EVs to its delivery fleet, and is planning to install chargers for these fleet vehicles at some facilities. The Government Accountability Office (a sort of watchdog agency that keeps track of who in the sprawl of government agencies is spending what) has made… Continue reading GAO says USPS should plan for workplace charging
Siemens opens EV charger manufacturing hub in Texas
Siemens has opened a new charger manufacturing hub in Carrollton, Texas where the company will manufacture EV chargers for the US market. The facility is the company’s second US EV charging manufacturing hub. It will be operated in part by Wyntron, an existing partner in Siemens eMobility’s manufacturing ecosystem. The facility is manufacturing the company’s… Continue reading Siemens opens EV charger manufacturing hub in Texas
Is wireless charging right for your EV fleet infrastructure? (Webinar)
The US government is focused on accelerating EV adoption, expanding the EV charging network across the country by 2030. To fulfil these ambitious goals, key friction points will need removing, including a lack of a universal charging standard and patchwork networks of fast charging. While these issues can be a deterrent to private individuals transitioning… Continue reading Is wireless charging right for your EV fleet infrastructure? (Webinar)
bp pulse to expand incentives for Uber drivers to go electric
bp pulse and Uber have signed an agreement to expand their strategic partnership. The two companies began working together in 2021, when bp opened a commercial charging hub on Park Lane in London, and Uber became bp’s first ride-hailing platform partner. Uber says that over 15% of miles driven using its service in London are… Continue reading bp pulse to expand incentives for Uber drivers to go electric
EvoCharge releases new 80 A Max EV charger
EvoCharge has introduced its Level 2 EvoCharge Max EV Charging Station, which the company says delivers up to 19.2 kW of power, or 80 amps on a 240 V circuit, and is designed for higher-amperage-acceptance fleet vehicles like buses and light-duty trucks. Features include OCPP 1.6J compliance; ISO 15118 readiness for future plug-and-charge capability; NEMA… Continue reading EvoCharge releases new 80 A Max EV charger
Deta Electrical launches new eVolo EV charge points
UK electrical equipment supplier Deta Electrical has introduced a range of EV charge points designed and developed in collaboration with global automotive technology company Autel. Marketed under the company’s new eVolo sustainability brand, the charge points are intended for single-dwelling and communal residential applications and also for workplace and public-parking commercial applications. The chargers, says… Continue reading Deta Electrical launches new eVolo EV charge points
Con Edison expands SmartCharge rewards program for New York EV owners
New York utility Con Edison has expanded its SmartCharge New York program, which rewards owners for charging vehicles during off-peak hours, to include more than 60 EVs and model years. According to the company, enrollment in the program expanded from 5% of eligible EVs in its service area in 2017 to 24% in 2022. The… Continue reading Con Edison expands SmartCharge rewards program for New York EV owners
ABB’s new CogniEN delivers real-time data on EV charging station performance
The poor reliability of public chargers is an industry-wide scandal. Better access to real-time diagnostic data surely wouldn’t hurt, so we’re happy to hear about a new cloud-based digital monitoring platform called CogniEN, from ABB Electrification. CogniEN isn’t specifically designed for the charging industry—it’s also aimed at the utility, data center and renewable energy sectors.… Continue reading ABB’s new CogniEN delivers real-time data on EV charging station performance
ANSI invites public comment on its Roadmap of Standards and Codes for EVs
As the EV market expands at a rapid pace, many in the industry are lamenting the relative lack of EV engineering standards. Now the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has taken a major step forward, releasing a draft Roadmap of Standards and Codes for Electric Vehicles at Scale. The roadmap identifies key safety, performance, and… Continue reading ANSI invites public comment on its Roadmap of Standards and Codes for EVs