Canadian charge point operator ChargerQuest has big ambitions—the company aims for nothing less than “dominance in the Canadian EV charging industry.” An integral part of ChargerQuest’s strategy is its partnership with software provider Noodoe, which offers a turnkey software platform “designed to meet the needs of fast-growing charging service providers.” Noodoe EV OS is a… Continue reading Canadian CPO ChargerQuest uses Noodoe EV OS charging solution
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Bechtel to deliver electric school bus charging infrastructure to First Student
First Student, a major provider of student transportation services in North America, has selected Bechtel to design and build charging stations for one of First Student’s electrification projects. The two companies intend to partner on more EV deployments in the future, for which Bechtel will provide engineering, procurement and construction services. Bechtel provides a range… Continue reading Bechtel to deliver electric school bus charging infrastructure to First Student
EvoCharge introduces mobile DC fast charging station
Minneapolis-based EVSE provider EvoCharge has launched a new mobile DC fast charging station, which delivers up to 50 kW of power. The charger is available in two versions: a 500 V model, designed for EVs with 400 V battery architectures; and an 800 V model for medium- to heavy-duty vehicles that use 800 V architectures.… Continue reading EvoCharge introduces mobile DC fast charging station
WattEV to host CharIN event to test ISO 15118 EV charging standard
The Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN) is an organization that works to promote standards in the EV charging industry, and one of its roles is bring stakeholders together to test new charging equipment and standards. Now CharIN plans to bring together some 50 manufacturers for a major EV testing event. The Vehicle Interoperability Testing Symposium (VOLTS)… Continue reading WattEV to host CharIN event to test ISO 15118 EV charging standard
EVBox reaches milestone: 500,000 EV charging ports shipped worldwide
EV equipment supplier EVBox reports delivery to date of 500,000 charging ports to customers around the world, reaching what it terms a milestone in its goal of supplying one million ports by 2025. The company offers a variety of products for different use cases, including EVBox Liviqo for commercial and workplace charging, EVBox Livo for… Continue reading EVBox reaches milestone: 500,000 EV charging ports shipped worldwide
Tesla says “No, thanks” to California subsidies for Supercharger projects
Tesla has backed out of a deal under which the company would have received up to $6.4 million in subsidies for four huge Supercharger stations in California, due to a requirement that the chargers incorporate credit/debit card readers. Tesla was awarded the funding last September through the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program Rural Electric… Continue reading Tesla says “No, thanks” to California subsidies for Supercharger projects
Improve EV charging ROI and customer experience by choosing the right fast chargers
Some charging operators assume they need the highest-power DC chargers available, but it makes more sense to choose the right power levels for the use case of each specific charging site. By choosing the right product architecture, operators can serve more EVs with the same grid connection, delivering more efficiency and a better customer experience.… Continue reading Improve EV charging ROI and customer experience by choosing the right fast chargers
First round of $2.5 billion in EV charging infrastructure grants now available through CFI program
The Biden administration has provided more details on how the $2.5-billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program will be disbursed over five years. The first round of funding offers up to $700 million in fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The CFI grant program is a part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which… Continue reading First round of $2.5 billion in EV charging infrastructure grants now available through CFI program
PG&E provides charging infrastructure for electric ferry
California ferry operator Angel Island plans to convert a vessel that ferries visitors to Angel Island State park to electric drive. The repowered ferry is to begin operation in 2024. PG&E‘s EV Fleet Program will support the installation of charging infrastructure via construction support and financial incentives. The utility plans to bolster electricity transmission to… Continue reading PG&E provides charging infrastructure for electric ferry
HEVO to collaborate with Stellantis on wireless EV charging
Wireless charging provider HEVO is partnering with Stellantis to integrate wireless charging into Stellantis EVs. HEVO’s wireless charging technology is up to 95% efficient (grid-to-battery), and is compliant with SAE and UL wireless charging standards, according to the company. HEVO and Stellantis are initially demonstrating Level 2 wireless charging on a Chrysler Pacifica PHEV at… Continue reading HEVO to collaborate with Stellantis on wireless EV charging