Highway fast chargers seem to get most of the press, but the EV charging market is quite diverse. Workplace charging, multifamily residential, auto dealerships, home-based fleets of passenger cars—all have unique use cases and installation needs. Charge management systems are not just for large-scale charging installations. For some individual homeowners, installing load management can allow… Continue reading EV charge management isn’t just for fleet depots: Q&A with Qmerit founder and CEO
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At VOLTS event, 38 companies test EV charging equipment
The debut edition of VOLTS (Vehicle Interoperability Testing Symposium) recently took place in Long Beach, California. This interoperability testing event, funded by the California Energy Commission and organized by the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), brought together 38 e-mobility companies to test their equipment. Some 34 e-mobility experts spoke on a range of interoperability and reliability… Continue reading At VOLTS event, 38 companies test EV charging equipment
EPA seeks public comments on costs and availability of electric trucks and infrastructure
The EPA is in the process of developing funding programs for electric trucks and charging infrastructure under the Inflation Reduction Act. To guide its efforts as it finalizes what is sure to be a complex set of programs and regulations, the agency is asking for public input about the availability of zero-emission technologies in the… Continue reading EPA seeks public comments on costs and availability of electric trucks and infrastructure
ABB E-mobility and Scania successfully test Megawatt Charging System
Scania has successfully installed and tested a pilot Megawatt Charging System from ABB E-mobility. Deploying this high-power charging solution could enable operators to halve the charging time for heavy-duty vehicles, says Scania. Scania calls the testing, which was done to prove the technical viability of high-current charging, a first important step towards a future system,… Continue reading ABB E-mobility and Scania successfully test Megawatt Charging System
ENRX to test dynamic wireless EV charging on Florida highway
Dynamic wireless charging would seem to be the ultimate in convenience—you don’t have to wait, you don’t even have to stop, just charge away as you roll down the highway. Reasonable minds may differ as to what use cases would justify the complexity and cost of such a system, but it’s certainly worth researching, and… Continue reading ENRX to test dynamic wireless EV charging on Florida highway
Wattzilla introduces UL-listed J3068 3-phase EV chargers
EV charger manufacturer Wattzilla has introduced a new family of UL-listed SAE J3068 3-phase Level 2 EV chargers. The new chargers are available in single, dual and quad configurations, each capable of simultaneously delivering 44 kW of 400 VAC 3-phase power (63 A per phase) on each output cord. Not all EV chargers on the… Continue reading Wattzilla introduces UL-listed J3068 3-phase EV chargers
Legrand introduces Level 2 EV charger for commercial use
France-based electrical equipment maker Legrand has expanded into the EV charging market with the launch of the Legrand Networked Level 2 Commercial Electrical Vehicle Charger, designed for such commercial applications as offices, parking garages, multi-unit residential buildings and vehicle fleets. The 48 A (11.5 kW) Level 2 networked charger comes factory-configured with customizable charging-management subscription… Continue reading Legrand introduces Level 2 EV charger for commercial use
Why California needs to mandate bidirectional charging capabilities for EVs
The California legislature is considering a bill that would require most EVs sold in the state to be bidirectional-capable by 2027. In recent testimony, Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne told the lawmakers that bidirectional charging can reduce the total cost of EV ownership, and that it’s essential for integrating more renewable energy into the grid. The… Continue reading Why California needs to mandate bidirectional charging capabilities for EVs
Trade association ChargeUK announces goal of doubling infrastructure in 2023
ChargeUK, which says it brings together 18 of the largest companies installing EV charge points in the UK, has announced that the association will invest more than £6 billion in the installation and operation of new EV charging infrastructure by 2030. Plans call for tens of thousands of new chargers this year, doubling the size… Continue reading Trade association ChargeUK announces goal of doubling infrastructure in 2023
Food distribution giant Sysco unveils state-of-the-art EV charging hub
Food distribution giant Sysco (NYSE: SYY) has unveiled plans for the Riverside Electric Vehicle Hub, which will transform the company’s distribution center into the focal point of its electrified fleet. Currently, Sysco operates 11 Freightliner eCascadia electric tractors at its Riverside facility, and expects to have 20 in operation this year. In 2021, Sysco announced… Continue reading Food distribution giant Sysco unveils state-of-the-art EV charging hub