Should electric utilities be allowed to own EV charging stations? In a free-market economy, it’s generally considered unhealthy for companies that produce a product or service to also own the distribution channels—that’s why liquor companies don’t own bars (in the US), and airlines don’t own airports. For an example of the evils that can result… Continue reading Retailers fear Minnesota legislation would allow utilities to corner EV charging market
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Eaton to collaborate with Rewiring America to promote residential electrification
Power management company Eaton is partnering with electrification nonprofit Rewiring America “to advance electrification education, awareness and action.” Brian Brickhouse, President of Eaton’s Americas Region, Electrical Sector, has joined Rewiring America’s CEOs for Electrification coalition of US business leaders, which aims to further sustainability through electrification, beginning with the American household. The collaboration, says Eaton,… Continue reading Eaton to collaborate with Rewiring America to promote residential electrification
How to use location analytics to optimize your public EV charging strategy and business models
As the transition to EV accelerates, the opportunities for charging operators to invest and build public charging infrastructure remain boundless. The market is growing exponentially, with retailers, gas station owners and convenience stores also taking advantage as they install charging onsite, attracting more customers and creating new revenue streams. However, there is no “one size… Continue reading How to use location analytics to optimize your public EV charging strategy and business models
EverCharge’s load balancing enables large-scale EV charging solution at Houston airport
EverCharge, an SK Group company, will deploy “a significant number” of EV charging stations at Houston’s George Bush International Airport for Avis Budget Group. The stations will power Avis and Budget’s rental fleet of plug-in vehicles at the airport. Intelligent load balancing allows fleet operators to install more charging stations without straining the existing electrical… Continue reading EverCharge’s load balancing enables large-scale EV charging solution at Houston airport
LEM’s DC meter enables EV fast charging station makers to accelerate deployment
The US-certified DCBM 400/600 meter takes EV fast charging to another levelBy Mathieu Beguin, Global Product Manager at LEM With transportation accounting for over 20% of global CO2 emissions in 2020 and 17% of all greenhouse gas emissions (according to Statista), decarbonization is essential in this sector. However, the massive challenge facing those who work… Continue reading LEM’s DC meter enables EV fast charging station makers to accelerate deployment
AMPECO raises $16 million for expansion of its EV charging management platform in the US
EV charging management platform AMPECO has raised $16 million in venture capital investment after closing a $13-million Series A funding round led by BMW i Ventures. The round also included LAUNCHub Ventures, Cavalry Ventures and a number of angel investors. The company offers a white-label, hardware-agnostic EV charging management platform that covers public, private and… Continue reading AMPECO raises $16 million for expansion of its EV charging management platform in the US
Kaluza launches V2X trial with Volkswagen Group UK
Bidirectional charging and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) are two of the buzziest terms in the EV world these days—but the two aren’t quite the same thing. The former is an enabling technology for the latter, which is a package of applications that include using an EV as a backup power source and providing services to electric utilities… Continue reading Kaluza launches V2X trial with Volkswagen Group UK
EV charging station data provider Eco-Movement closes Series A funding round
Eco-Movement, a Netherlands-based provider of EV charging station data, has closed a Series A funding round. Investors included Dutch VC firm Ponooc and Dow Jones, a well-known provider of news and business information. As an independent B2B data platform, Eco-Movement provides charge point location and pricing information to navigation providers, online maps and fleet operators.… Continue reading EV charging station data provider Eco-Movement closes Series A funding round
Blink to be exclusive provider of EV charging stations to Mitsubishi’s US dealers
Blink Charging, a manufacturer and provider of EV charging equipment and services, has reached an exclusive agreement to provide its MQ 200 and IQ 200 Level 2 chargers, as well as DC fast chargers and turnkey installation services, to all 323 Mitsubishi dealerships in the US. According to Blink, the dealerships will have access to… Continue reading Blink to be exclusive provider of EV charging stations to Mitsubishi’s US dealers
EVCS to open up its charging network through Hubject’s platform
EVCS, an EV fast charging network operator, will add its charging network to Hubject’s intercharge platform. With almost 700 AC Level 2 and DC fast chargers, EVCS offers drivers a network of chargers across California, Oregon and Washington. Hubject’s eroaming platform allows drivers to use public chargers from various networks with no need for separate… Continue reading EVCS to open up its charging network through Hubject’s platform