Iconic school bus builder Blue Bird has expanded its electrification ecosystem with the launch of Blue Bird Energy Services, which provides turnkey charging solutions for electric school bus fleets. Blue Bird says it has nearly 650 electric school buses in operation today. The company builds a full range of electric school bus models, which offer… Continue reading Blue Bird offers turnkey charging solutions for electric school buses
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Traton, Daimler and Volvo form European charging infrastructure joint venture
In January, the Traton Group, Daimler Truck, and the Volvo Group announced plans to form a joint venture to build a high-power charging network for commercial EVs in Europe. Now the companies have completed the final steps in forming the new JV, and have appointed Anja van Niersen, a charging industry veteran who previously served… Continue reading Traton, Daimler and Volvo form European charging infrastructure joint venture
Revel, Fermata and NineDot launch grid-connected V2G system in NYC
E-mobility and infrastructure provider Revel, clean energy developer NineDot Energy and V2G innovator Fermata Energy have launched a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project that they say is the first one to be connected to New York City’s electrical grid. The bidirectional charging system, which is now live at Revel’s Red Hook, Brooklyn warehouse, can both charge EVs… Continue reading Revel, Fermata and NineDot launch grid-connected V2G system in NYC
Electrify America to deploy public and fleet charging stations at 25 IKEA locations
IKEA has announced a collaboration with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to bring ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet vehicle charging to over 25 IKEA retail locations throughout the US. IKEA US aims to achieve zero-emission home deliveries by 2025, and to halve tailpipe emissions from customer and co-worker travel by 2030. The new… Continue reading Electrify America to deploy public and fleet charging stations at 25 IKEA locations
Peak Power to deploy 117 V1G smart EV chargers in Ontario
Canadian climate tech company Peak Power has received a $765,000 investment through Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to install 117 V1G chargers. The total cost of the project is estimated at over $1.6 million. Peak Power will install the V1G chargers across several mixed-use developments in Ontario. Peak Power’s Synergy… Continue reading Peak Power to deploy 117 V1G smart EV chargers in Ontario
Voltera launches turnkey infrastructure solution for automakers and fleets
A new company with a star team and plenty of backing from equity firms has joined the rapidly-growing fleet infrastructure space. Newly-launched Voltera provides EV charging facilities as a service—its turnkey solution includes site identification and acquisition, power procurement, facility design and construction, charging hardware deployment, operations and maintenance. Voltera’s customers include “organizations looking to… Continue reading Voltera launches turnkey infrastructure solution for automakers and fleets
MAHLE and Siemens cooperate to develop wireless charging
Technology group MAHLE and electronics giant Siemens have signed a declaration of intent to collaborate on wireless charging systems for EVs. The companies will jointly develop and test infrastructure and automotive engineering systems, and one of the areas of focus will be promoting standards for inductive charging technology. MAHLE has reinforced its wireless charging expertise… Continue reading MAHLE and Siemens cooperate to develop wireless charging
Delta Electronics to supply 1,000 DC fast chargers to EVgo
Fast charging network operator EVgo (NASDAQ: EVGO) has entered into a new supply agreement with Delta Electronics, a provider of power and energy management solutions. Delta will supply EVgo with 1,000 fast chargers featuring power levels of up to 350 kW. “EVgo is dedicated to making EV charging convenient and reliable for all, which makes… Continue reading Delta Electronics to supply 1,000 DC fast chargers to EVgo
Philadelphia partners with EVgo to support electrification of municipal fleet
The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Fleet Services has announced a partnership with fast charging network operator EVgo, under which municipal vehicles will access charging on EVgo’s 100% renewable-powered network through a discounted fleet charging plan. The City of Philadelphia aims to transition the City’s fleet of around 6,400 vehicles to “clean and electric vehicles,”… Continue reading Philadelphia partners with EVgo to support electrification of municipal fleet
Iberdrola and bp to deploy thousands of DC fast charging points in Spain and Portugal
Spanish electric utility Iberdrola and global oil giant bp plan to jointly invest up to €1 billion to deploy about 11,000 fast charging points across Spain and Portugal by 2030. The companies also hope to develop “green hydrogen” production hubs in Spain, Portugal and the UK. Iberdrola already operates more than 2,500 public chargers in… Continue reading Iberdrola and bp to deploy thousands of DC fast charging points in Spain and Portugal