Pity the poor drivewayless drivers, who park their cars on the street, and have no option to install EV chargers at home. Millions of car owners around the world suffer this plight, and a viable solution needs to be simple and inexpensive. Brooklyn-based itselectric offers “scalable and simple curbside EV charging that seamlessly integrates into… Continue reading Hyundai partners with itselectric to deploy curbside EV chargers in New York
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Proposed California law would require bidirectional charging capability for EVs
A bill currently making its way through the California legislature would require all new EVs sold in the state to be equipped with bidirectional charging capability by 2027. SB 233, which has passed the Senate Energy Committee and will be heard before the Senate Transportation Committee on April 25, would also establish state goals for… Continue reading Proposed California law would require bidirectional charging capability for EVs
ABB E-mobility invests in Switch to create a more integrated approach to EV charger operation
ABB E-mobility has made an investment in London-based startup Switch EV, describing the move as “the start of a collaboration to advance a seamless EV charging ecosystem.” Noting that “the global charger network remains fragmented, with a different charging experience from location to location, and operator to operator,” ABB sees the need for “a more… Continue reading ABB E-mobility invests in Switch to create a more integrated approach to EV charger operation
Grabbing the prime real estate for electric truck charging hubs
A charging hub for heavy-duty vehicles requires a tremendous amount of power, and local utilities can take years to install new electrical service. Part of Zeem’s competitive advantage is that it has secured access to plenty of power in a prime location near LAX. Charging-as-a-service is a popular option for fleet operators who want to… Continue reading Grabbing the prime real estate for electric truck charging hubs
Plymouth State University uses V2G technology to power its facilities
Two Nissan LEAF EVs at Plymouth State University (PSU) have provided 1 MWh of energy to PSU’s ALLWell Center, offsetting some of the building’s electricity needs. The university is reducing its electricity bill and supporting grid resilience by taking part in a special rate program developed by local utility New Hampshire Electric Cooperative (NHEC), electrification… Continue reading Plymouth State University uses V2G technology to power its facilities
Autel Energy rolls out DC fast EV charging stations in Singapore
EV charging provider Autel Energy is rolling out new EV charging stations in Singapore. The company has installed chargers in Hup Hin and Gain City, and at the National University of Singapore. Another station at an industrial park in Gain City is to be unveiled soon. All of the stations feature Autel’s MaxiCharger DC fast… Continue reading Autel Energy rolls out DC fast EV charging stations in Singapore
Delaware Transit slashes its fuel bills using Proterra’s new Valence software
Commercial vehicle OEM Proterra (NASDAQ: PTRA) has introduced a new integrated fleet and energy management software platform called Valence. Valence “provides a comprehensive suite of solutions to commercial electric vehicle fleet operators, including tools for data analytics and reporting, vehicle and charger diagnostics as well as charger optimization and energy management.” The first customer to… Continue reading Delaware Transit slashes its fuel bills using Proterra’s new Valence software
How big a deal is Walmart’s plan to deploy thousands of EV fast chargers?
Walmart’s recent announcement that it will install EV fast charging stations at thousands of US Walmart and Sam’s Club locations has gotten a lot of praise in the press, and there are reasons to be excited about it. According to the company, approximately 90% of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart or a… Continue reading How big a deal is Walmart’s plan to deploy thousands of EV fast chargers?
How to install high-powered EV charging now, without expensive and time consuming electrical service upgrades
As the deployment of high-powered EV chargers continues to grow across the US, the issue of connecting them into a facility’s existing electrical system becomes a complex problem. Level 3 EV chargers consume a lot of power, installing five of them can easily add 2,000 amps to the existing electrical service infrastructure. Modifying or replacing… Continue reading How to install high-powered EV charging now, without expensive and time consuming electrical service upgrades
LEDVANCE announces launch of Phase EV Level 2 commercial charging stations
LEDVANCE has announced the launch of its Phase EV Level 2 commercial charging stations in the US this spring. The Phase EV features Level 2 charging with 11.5 kW maximum power output. It also features the new AmpUp software, which walks contractors through the device’s set-up process. A SIM card is pre-installed. According to the… Continue reading LEDVANCE announces launch of Phase EV Level 2 commercial charging stations