British EV software specialist ev.energy has launched a new cloud-based EV charging tool for business. Pando is designed to enable charger manufacturers, distributors and installers to be fully compliant with UK Smart Charging Regulations. It provides load management, compliance testing and charger sharing as standard features. Following months of testing with 20 partners and over 20,000… Continue reading ev.energy’s new Pando is a cloud-based EV charging management platform
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New study: High-voltage transmission grid could help meet EV charging demands
New York and Massachusetts are both slated to phase out the sale of fossil passenger vehicles by 2035. The increased demand for electricity will require interconnection to high-capacity transmission lines in the next decade, according to a new study. The Electric Highways Study, produced by the utility National Grid, in collaboration with transportation analytics organizations… Continue reading New study: High-voltage transmission grid could help meet EV charging demands
ABB unveils mobile charger for Formula E Season 9
ABB will be expanding its partnership with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship as the electric racing series enters its ninth season. The global electronics giant will now be the official charging supplier for Formula E. It will also introduce a portable solution for charging the new Gen3 cars before races and between sessions.… Continue reading ABB unveils mobile charger for Formula E Season 9
SK Signet to build EV fast charger manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas
EV charging station manufacturer SK Signet, a subsidiary of South Korean conglomerate the SK Group, has announced plans to build a new EV charger manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas. At the new plant, SK Signet will produce a range of fast-charging solutions, including UL-certified chargers and power cabinets offering power levels up to 350 kW.… Continue reading SK Signet to build EV fast charger manufacturing facility in Plano, Texas
US Army orders 367 EV ARC solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global
Orders is orders, and the US Army is going electric. Executive Order 14057 (signed by President Biden in December 2021) calls for all new federal fleet vehicles to be zero-emission by 2035, and all light-duty vehicles must go green by 2027. That’s going to require federal agencies to get a lot of charging infrastructure set… Continue reading US Army orders 367 EV ARC solar-powered EV chargers from Beam Global
Lightning eMotors partners with HEVO for wireless fleet charging demo
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Lightning eMotors and wireless charging specialist HEVO are collaborating on a program to demonstrate wireless charging of Lightning’s fleet vehicles. After an initial integration phase, the two companies will test HEVO’s Rezonant E8 wireless charging technology on a ZEV3 platform at Lightning’s Loveland, Colorado headquarters. The demo vehicle will then be showcased… Continue reading Lightning eMotors partners with HEVO for wireless fleet charging demo
Be.EV partners with local council to install 100 public chargers in Greater Manchester
Regional disparity in access to EV charging is a sore point in the UK. In London, there are an estimated 122 public charge points per 100,000 residents, but other regions lag far behind. According to charging infrastructure provider Be.EV, the Northwest has the lowest number of chargers per capita of any English region—a mere 32… Continue reading Be.EV partners with local council to install 100 public chargers in Greater Manchester
Universal Tesla Supercharger access is gradually creeping across Europe
Tesla is gradually expanding its pilot program to open up its Superchargers to non-Tesla EVs. With the recent addition of Italy, the program now covers most of Western Europe. The pilot began in November 2021 with 10 Supercharger stations in the Netherlands. Since then, the program has been expanded to Norway, France, the UK, Spain, Sweden,… Continue reading Universal Tesla Supercharger access is gradually creeping across Europe
Electrify America invests $3 million in California to promote EVs in disadvantaged communities
Electrify America has announced nearly $3 million in new investment to help four community-based organizations to promote zero-emission vehicle education and awareness in low-income and disadvantaged communities throughout California. This effort is part of the company’s existing plan to invest $200 million in California ZEV infrastructure and education programs through mid-2024. Through 2021, EA has… Continue reading Electrify America invests $3 million in California to promote EVs in disadvantaged communities
Urban Electric tests its retractable kerbside charge points in on-street trials
The UK has become a laboratory for developing various forms of on-street charging to serve the many residents who lack driveways or garages, and thus aren’t able to install EV chargers at home. One of the companies working in this space is Urban Electric, which makes a charging post that retracts under the pavement when… Continue reading Urban Electric tests its retractable kerbside charge points in on-street trials