As EVs replace legacy vehicles, electrical grids will need to be expanded and upgraded, and this isn’t going to be cheap. The California Public Utilities Commission’s Public Advocates Office is in the process of preparing an estimate of the costs. Utility Dive reports that the CPUC’s preliminary research indicates that upgrading the grid across the… Continue reading Costs for California to upgrade grid for EVs could be far lower than previous estimates
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ABB e-mobility launches new public and fleet EV charging solutions
ABB e-mobility has announced three new additions to its already extensive North American EV charging portfolio. ABB e-mobility’s Terra 360 all-in-one charger was designed to pack high power into a small footprint, delivering up to 360 kW of power. The UL-certified Terra 360 is equipped with CCS-1 in a dual-outlet configuration that can charge two… Continue reading ABB e-mobility launches new public and fleet EV charging solutions
LG unveils new digital signage display for EV charging stations
Digital signage company LG Business Solutions USA has unveiled its new dual-sided 55-inch display that is integrated with the Broadsign digital-out-of-home (DOOH) advertising software platform. It was demonstrated for the first time in June. The Broadsign platform offers access to a network of more than 35 integrated advertising buying platforms, including The Trade Desk, Google… Continue reading LG unveils new digital signage display for EV charging stations
A sneak peek at Tesla’s Supercharger monitoring system
Tesla stands out as an exception to the generally parlous state of public charging. Supercharger users report few problems compared to users of other networks—and that’s why other automakers are rushing to make their EVs compatible with the “gold standard.” However, it’s not at all clear whether the Superchargers’ superior reliability is due to technical… Continue reading A sneak peek at Tesla’s Supercharger monitoring system
TeraWatt enables Desert Cab to electrify its Las Vegas taxi fleet
Fleet charging solution provider TeraWatt Infrastructure has signed up Nevada taxi service Desert Cab as a customer. TeraWatt will provide Desert Cab with software, operations and maintenance services, including EV education and training for Desert Cab’s drivers. The company will use data acquired from TeraWatt’s platform to improve the efficiency of its charging systems to… Continue reading TeraWatt enables Desert Cab to electrify its Las Vegas taxi fleet
Versinetic releases ISO 15118-compliant EV charging software stack
Versinetic, a UK smart charging consultancy, has developed a software stack solution that allows EV charging manufacturers to produce ISO 15118-compliant charging infrastructure. Versinetic licenses its new ISO 15118 software stack as part of its modular EV charging solutions. The ISO 15118 protocol defines vehicle-charging station communication. Versinetic’s MantaRay control board, which supports AC and… Continue reading Versinetic releases ISO 15118-compliant EV charging software stack
Will California’s bidirectional EV charging mandate bring Tesla on board with bidirectional charging?
California Governor Gavin Newsom is just one of many who have called bidirectional charging a “game-changing” technology. Going bi enables vehicle-to-grid applications, which not only provide nifty features to EV drivers, but are widely seen as an essential tool for smoothly integrating large numbers of EVs into the electrical grid. That’s why the California legislature… Continue reading Will California’s bidirectional EV charging mandate bring Tesla on board with bidirectional charging?
SolarEdge introduces bidirectional DC-coupled EV charger
Israel-headquartered energy technology company SolarEdge recently debuted its bidirectional DC EV charger, which is expected to be available in the second half of 2024. The charger is compatible with 400 V and 800 V powertrains and will enable solar-powered vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid functionalities. It will allow charging at up to 24 kW by simultaneously drawing… Continue reading SolarEdge introduces bidirectional DC-coupled EV charger
SK Signet opens Texas-based EV charger manufacturing facility
Korea-headquartered EV charger maker SK Signet has opened its first US EV charger manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas. The company projects the plant’s production capacity of its range of chargers, from stand-alones to power cabinets supporting multiple dispensers, at more than 10,000 units per year. The facility will also host R&D, manufacture EV charger power… Continue reading SK Signet opens Texas-based EV charger manufacturing facility
Rivian becomes latest US automaker to adopt Tesla’s EV charging system
Rivian has followed Ford and GM in hooking up with EV charging trendsetter Tesla. Rivian drivers will have access to Tesla’s Supercharger network across the US and Canada. The company will also continue to expand its own Rivian Adventure Network, which will comprise some 3,500 chargers at 600 sites along routes and highways popular with… Continue reading Rivian becomes latest US automaker to adopt Tesla’s EV charging system