The KATEK Group, a European electronics company, has introduced a new white-label wallbox charging station. The ghostONE is a 22 kW Level 2 charger that companies can customize with their own brand identities. “With ghostONE, KATEK’s subsidiary eSystems is targeting the European market for wallboxes in the residential and semi-public sectors, which, according to recent… Continue reading The KATEK Group’s ghostONE white-label wallbox charger
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Volta’s Charging for All initiative aims to deliver affordable access to EV charging
Volta Charging has launched a new initiative called Charging for All, a multimillion-dollar commitment over the next few years to advance the Biden Administration’s EV infrastructure goals, specifically delivering affordable, equitable access to EV charging. Volta’s Charging for All initiative encompasses three key efforts: PredictEV, Volta’s infrastructure planning software, will include an increased focus on… Continue reading Volta’s Charging for All initiative aims to deliver affordable access to EV charging
Blink Charging acquires SemaConnect
Charging network operator Blink Charging has agreed to acquire EVSE manufacturer SemaConnect for $200 million. The deal will add an additional 13,000 chargers, 1,800 site host locations, and more than 150,000 registered members to Blink’s existing footprint. Blink says the acquisition will enable it to offer “complete vertical integration, from R&D and manufacturing to charger… Continue reading Blink Charging acquires SemaConnect
CharIN officially launches Megawatt Charging System for commercial EVs
Four years ago, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), a global consortium with 280 members, including vehicle OEMs and EVSE manufacturers, established the Task Force for Heavy Duty Charging for Commercial Vehicles to develop a new standard for charging commercial EVs. Now CharIN has officially introduced the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), and demonstrated it using an… Continue reading CharIN officially launches Megawatt Charging System for commercial EVs
Qualcomm’s new powerline communication device enables charging station-smart grid communications
Qualcomm’s next-generation powerline communication (PLC) device, the QCA7006AQ, is designed to enable CCS charging station communications. The new PLC device is based on Qualcomm’s QCA700X family of products, which have been widely adopted in EV on-board charging units and charging stations. The QCA7006AQ is compliant with the HomePlug Green PHY (HPGP) specification for vehicle-to-grid (V2G)… Continue reading Qualcomm’s new powerline communication device enables charging station-smart grid communications
EvoCharge to sell its EV chargers through Uni-Select Canada
EvoCharge, a provider of EVSE and cable management solutions, has entered into a resale agreement with Uni-Select Canada to sell its Level 2 charging equipment. Uni-Select distributes products to over 16,000 automotive repair shops, 1,000 independent customer locations and 80 company-operated stores. “We have a long-standing relationship with Uni-Select, and extending it to include EvoCharge… Continue reading EvoCharge to sell its EV chargers through Uni-Select Canada
Iskra smart energy meters comply with Germany’s Eichrecht calibration law
Germany’s Eichrecht standard is designed to ensure transparent measurement and billing of energy dispensed from EV charging stations. To meet the standard’s requirements, charging stations must have a certified energy meter that correctly measures the amount of energy delivered in kWh, and physically displays this value to consumers. Slovenian electronics manufacturer has earned the Module… Continue reading Iskra smart energy meters comply with Germany’s Eichrecht calibration law
SparkCharge raises $23 million to scale its on-demand EV charging service
Mobile charging specialist SparkCharge has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Tale Venture Partners and Pendulum. SparkCharge will use the new funding to scale Currently, the company’s on-demand mobile charging app, which allows users to schedule a charge to be delivered to their EVs. SparkCharge says the Currently service has… Continue reading SparkCharge raises $23 million to scale its on-demand EV charging service
Low-tech Charge Cable Channel could be a solution for drivewayless EV drivers
Regular Charged readers are familiar with the tragic Plight of the Drivewayless—millions of car owners living in urban neighborhoods depend on street parking, and thus have no way to charge EVs at home. All kinds of solutions, from the clever to the crazy, have been proposed. Now UK-based firm Stormguard has launched a new product… Continue reading Low-tech Charge Cable Channel could be a solution for drivewayless EV drivers
Electreon to provide wireless charging infrastructure to Israeli bus operator Electra Afikim
Wireless charging provider Electreon has signed an agreement with Electra Afikim, which operates some 1,400 buses on 450 lines in Israel. Electreon will provide Electra Afikim with wireless charging infrastructure that will enable simultaneous charging of 30 buses. As part of the agreement Electreon will provide maintenance, support and operation services for the next 12… Continue reading Electreon to provide wireless charging infrastructure to Israeli bus operator Electra Afikim