In a decade of covering the EV industry, I can’t recall ever seeing such immediate and near-universal praise for any development as I have for the news that Ford and GM will partner with Tesla to give their EVs access to the Supercharger network. The news broke in two waves, each of which swamped the… Continue reading Winners and losers emerge as the Tesla charging bandwagon gathers speed
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EVBox introduces new charging station with up to 400 kW power output
Netherlands-based EV supply equipment company EVBox plans to begin filling European orders in September for its new Troniq High Power charging station, which is available with maximum power output of 320 kW, 360 kW or 400 kW. That’s a mighty fast charge—most of the chargers in use today max out at 350 kW. The Troniq… Continue reading EVBox introduces new charging station with up to 400 kW power output
CharIN North America issues call for partners to establish EV charger testing sites
The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) is a global alliance of EV and EVSE providers, including 60 members headquartered in the US. It promotes universal charging standards such as CCS, MCS and ISO 15118. For the past seven years, the organization has hosted bi-annual testing events, including the recent Vehicle Interoperability Testing Symposium (VOLTS) in Long… Continue reading CharIN North America issues call for partners to establish EV charger testing sites
Noodoe’s next-generation EV fleet management solution
Charging solutions provider Noodoe has announced a new generation of its Electric Fleet Management Solution. Noodoe’s EV OS is a cloud-based operating system for managing all aspects of EV charging services. “Fleet integration happens in a few clicks, and administrators can easily manage vehicles, telematics devices and EV charging stations,” says the company. “Managers can… Continue reading Noodoe’s next-generation EV fleet management solution
Xcel Energy withdraws plan to build 700 EV charging stations in Minnesota
Utilities around the country have deployed public EV charging infrastructure, and continue to do so. However, this trend is controversial. Some say that utilities, with their monopoly power and their ability to charge ratepayers for the costs of installing infrastructure, could freeze independent operators out of the charging marketplace. Others argue that getting large numbers… Continue reading Xcel Energy withdraws plan to build 700 EV charging stations in Minnesota
Panasonic and Marubeni to provide fleet management services for commercial EVs
Japanese industrial conglomerate Panasonic and Japanese trading and investment company Marubeni have agreed to establish a joint venture (JV) to provide integrated support to large fleet operators in Japan for the introduction and operation of commercial EVs. Support will involve identifying and offering solutions to such issues as charging infrastructure, charging operations, monitoring of onboard… Continue reading Panasonic and Marubeni to provide fleet management services for commercial EVs
Ample unveils next-generation battery-swapping station
Yes, battery swapping is alive, and it’s in commercial use in San Francisco, where a company called Ample provides swapping services to fleet partners such as Uber and Sally. Ample made its public debut in 2021 after 7 years in stealth mode, and has tested its technology with fleet drivers to understand the suitability of… Continue reading Ample unveils next-generation battery-swapping station
Rheinmetall launches curbstone charger pilot project
German automotive manufacturer Rheinmetall has announced a pilot project with the City of Cologne and German electromobility services provider TankE to install curbstone charger infrastructure in public streets beginning this summer. Rheinmetall says the goal is to integrate and test Rheinmetall curbstone chargers in two parts of the city for the purpose of assessing public… Continue reading Rheinmetall launches curbstone charger pilot project
Easelink launches its automated Matrix Charging technology in the US
Austria-based Easelink is preparing for series production of its hands-free, automated conductive charging technology. The company will demonstrate its Matrix Charging technology for the first time to US industry players at the upcoming Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition in Sacramento. The Matrix Charging system consists of an underbody vehicle unit (the Connector) and a charging… Continue reading Easelink launches its automated Matrix Charging technology in the US
CharIN is not thrilled about the Ford/Tesla charging deal
Ford and Tesla recently reached an agreement that will give Ford EV customers access to Tesla’s network of 12,000 North American Superchargers starting in 2024. What’s more, Ford says it will equip future EVs with Tesla’s NACS charging port starting in 2025. The deal is the talk of the EV industry, and most of the… Continue reading CharIN is not thrilled about the Ford/Tesla charging deal