Convenience store and gas retail chain Circle K has opened its latest EV charging site at a store in Wytheville, Virginia, along Interstate 81. This site is the first to be equipped with ABB E-mobility’s US-manufactured Terra 184 DC fast chargers, which provide up to 180 kW of power. ABB’s Terra 184 EV chargers were… Continue reading Circle K installs ABB 180 kW DC fast chargers at Virginia store
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Daimler Truck to build US charging network for electric trucks
In 2022, Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Alternatives formed a joint venture called Greenlane to develop a US public EV charging and hydrogen fueling network for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Now the companies say their $650-million JV has made significant progress (no timeline has been announced). Greenlane’s first site will be… Continue reading Daimler Truck to build US charging network for electric trucks
Emerging strategies to improve EV charger uptimes (New Report)
Uptime is a critical factor in the success of public fast charging networks. It measures the functional availability of chargers, and is an indicator of the reliability of the charging infrastructure. A high level of uptime is essential for EV drivers, as it ensures that they have access to charging when they need it. In… Continue reading Emerging strategies to improve EV charger uptimes (New Report)
Developing standards for EV charging reliability
Public EV charging sessions fail as much as 25% to 30% of the time, according to a group of industry stakeholders convened by SAE, and the reasons are not particularly well known. Currently, there is no industry-wide standard to categorize, log, report or analyze charging errors and common causes of failure. SAE, the oldest and… Continue reading Developing standards for EV charging reliability
How to plan, design and operate the EV fleet depot of the future (Webinar)
Fleet electrification can be complex and time consuming. The multi-faceted nature of such a challenge and the interdependency of many variables can make system performance projections difficult for organisations, large or small. A careful focus on feasibility analysis and planning can help ensure a smoother transition for your fleet’s shift to EV. In this webinar,… Continue reading How to plan, design and operate the EV fleet depot of the future (Webinar)
GAO says USPS should plan for workplace charging
At long last, the US Postal Service is preparing to add some EVs to its delivery fleet, and is planning to install chargers for these fleet vehicles at some facilities. The Government Accountability Office (a sort of watchdog agency that keeps track of who in the sprawl of government agencies is spending what) has made… Continue reading GAO says USPS should plan for workplace charging
Siemens opens EV charger manufacturing hub in Texas
Siemens has opened a new charger manufacturing hub in Carrollton, Texas where the company will manufacture EV chargers for the US market. The facility is the company’s second US EV charging manufacturing hub. It will be operated in part by Wyntron, an existing partner in Siemens eMobility’s manufacturing ecosystem. The facility is manufacturing the company’s… Continue reading Siemens opens EV charger manufacturing hub in Texas
Is wireless charging right for your EV fleet infrastructure? (Webinar)
The US government is focused on accelerating EV adoption, expanding the EV charging network across the country by 2030. To fulfil these ambitious goals, key friction points will need removing, including a lack of a universal charging standard and patchwork networks of fast charging. While these issues can be a deterrent to private individuals transitioning… Continue reading Is wireless charging right for your EV fleet infrastructure? (Webinar)
bp pulse to expand incentives for Uber drivers to go electric
bp pulse and Uber have signed an agreement to expand their strategic partnership. The two companies began working together in 2021, when bp opened a commercial charging hub on Park Lane in London, and Uber became bp’s first ride-hailing platform partner. Uber says that over 15% of miles driven using its service in London are… Continue reading bp pulse to expand incentives for Uber drivers to go electric
EvoCharge releases new 80 A Max EV charger
EvoCharge has introduced its Level 2 EvoCharge Max EV Charging Station, which the company says delivers up to 19.2 kW of power, or 80 amps on a 240 V circuit, and is designed for higher-amperage-acceptance fleet vehicles like buses and light-duty trucks. Features include OCPP 1.6J compliance; ISO 15118 readiness for future plug-and-charge capability; NEMA… Continue reading EvoCharge releases new 80 A Max EV charger