Zonar, a provider of smart mobility solutions for fleets, has formed strategic relationships with ChargePoint and Highland Electric Fleets, a provider of fleet electrification-as-a-service. Zonar will use ChargePoint’s integrated hardware, software and services. Highland will provide telematics insights to Zonar’s customers through its Dashboard platform, in partnership with Synop. ChargePoint will offer Zonar customers expert… Continue reading Zonar partners with ChargePoint and Highland on electric school bus charging management
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Nissan to adopt Tesla’s NACS for Ariya and future EV models
Nissan has reached an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) beginning in 2025, becoming the first Japanese automaker to do so. This will be the third fast charging standard for Nissan, which used the CHAdeMO standard before switching to CCS in 2020. From 2024, Nissan will make available a NACS… Continue reading Nissan to adopt Tesla’s NACS for Ariya and future EV models
Electrify America provides charging discounts to Lyft EV drivers
Charging network Electrify America and ride-hailing company Lyft have announced an extended collaboration to offer Lyft EV drivers discounted charging at the more than 800 Electrify America DC fast charging stations across the country. Using the Electrify America mobile app, Lyft Rewards drivers will receive a tiered discount as a loyalty benefit. Drivers can also… Continue reading Electrify America provides charging discounts to Lyft EV drivers
Shell research shows increasing driving-range confidence among European EV drivers
The Shell Recharge EV Driver Survey 2023, which assessed the attitudes and behaviors of nearly 25,000 EV drivers in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and the UK, found a reduction in range anxiety. Only 14% of EV drivers said they avoid longer trips. The survey was commissioned by Shell and conducted by UK research… Continue reading Shell research shows increasing driving-range confidence among European EV drivers
3ti installs solar-powered charging hubs at Britain’s Silverstone Circuit motor racetrack
UK solar car park developer 3ti has installed three of its Papilio3 pop-up solar car parks with integrated EV charging at Silverstone motor racetrack near London. “The UK urgently needs more widespread EV charging infrastructure,” said Andrew Troop, Sales Director at 3ti, “and we would encourage more businesses to take Silverstone’s lead by installing charging… Continue reading 3ti installs solar-powered charging hubs at Britain’s Silverstone Circuit motor racetrack
Proposed UK law includes 99% reliability standard for public charging
The unreliability of public charging stations is a public scandal, and government regulators in several countries are stepping in to try to force the charging industry to raise its game. The UK government has proposed new rules that will require charge point operators to deliver a 99% reliability rate, and to offer real-time status updates… Continue reading Proposed UK law includes 99% reliability standard for public charging
PXiSE Energy Solutions provides Microgrid Controller to Rove charging centers
US grid controls provider PXiSE Energy Solutions has announced that its patented-technology Microgrid Controller has been selected by Southern California charging center operator Rove to manage power flow at its dozens of planned full-service EV charging centers, which are scheduled to begin opening later in 2023. The PXiSE controller will manage the point of interconnection… Continue reading PXiSE Energy Solutions provides Microgrid Controller to Rove charging centers
WiTricity’s new FastTrack program allows automakers to quickly integrate wireless EV charging
Wireless EV charging pioneer WiTricity has announced a new FastTrack Integration Program for automotive OEMs, which allows for an initial vehicle integration in just three months, accelerating automaker testing of WiTricity’s Halo receiver and 11 kW charger on existing and future EV platforms. “Knowing the challenges of automotive timelines, we are committed to helping OEMs… Continue reading WiTricity’s new FastTrack program allows automakers to quickly integrate wireless EV charging
CPOs are implementing ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered EV fast charging systems
ADS-TEC Energy provides battery-buffered ultra-fast charging systems, and the company says that customers are successfully implementing its systems in a wide range of use cases. ADS-TEC’s solutions are designed to enable charge point operators to deploy DC fast charging without requiring electrical service upgrades. “The fact that our products can show their full strength in… Continue reading CPOs are implementing ADS-TEC Energy’s battery-buffered EV fast charging systems
TurnOnGreen provides its EV chargers to nationwide auto fleet management firms
EV charging station manufacturer TurnOnGreen is collaborating with North American Vehicle Services, a national automotive press fleet management service provider, and Page One Automotive, a California-based automotive fleet and event management firm, to install TurnOnGreen EVP1100 Level 2 EV chargers at 14 locations across the US. Page One maintains a fleet of approximately 500 vehicles… Continue reading TurnOnGreen provides its EV chargers to nationwide auto fleet management firms