Dutch charging network operator Fastned has announced that it will add Tesla adaptors at all of its 50 stations in the Netherlands by the end of March. According to Fastned, there are now almost 5,000 Teslas on Dutch roads, and more being delivered every month. The 50 Fastned locations will surely make a welcome addition… Read more »
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Norway and Netherlands lead in plug-in vehicle market share, Koreans feeling left out
It’s no surprise that EV usage is growing much faster in some countries than in others. A recent report from IHS Automotive comparing EV uptake in eight of the world’s most advanced economies shows huge differences not only in the market share of plug-in vehicles, but also in the specific models favored by consumers. Most… Read more »
ABB to build nationwide charging network in the Netherlands
Fastned, a Dutch operator of EV charging stations, has chosen Switzerland-based ABB to build an extensive network of fast chargers in the Netherlands. Once completed, the 200+ station network will put all 16.7 million Dutch residents within 50 kilometers of a charging station. Each station will feature a solar canopy, and will be equipped with… Read more »
Tesla announces European distribution center in the Netherlands
Most of the parts for Model S will still be made by Tesla in the US, but final assembly for European markets will take place at the Dutch facility.
Staad introduces its 17W 16-ton electric excavator
Earth-moving equipment importer and dealer The Staad Group has announced the Staad 17W electric mobile excavator, saying it is “making a go” at producing zero-emission large equipment. The self-designed and -built “unique scoop” is a 16-ton excavator. Staad worked with the ELM Group to convert the machine from diesel to electric power and integrate an… Read more »
Develon electrifies excavator lineup
Construction equipment manufacturer Develon, previously known as Doosan Construction Equipment, has launched a new range of electric excavators. The first electric excavator—which carries the designation DX160WE-7—is a wheeled excavator. The DX160WE-7 and two crawler excavators based on the DX225LC-7 platform will be available with various battery configurations, including an extended range pack that should allow… Read more »
MACBETH project aims to establish a comprehensive European MCS charging network for electric trucks
A consortium of 19 European companies, universities and research centers aims to develop and demonstrate charging hubs for heavy-duty EVs. The ultimate goal is to establish a comprehensive European charging network for electric trucks by 2030. The MACBETH (Multipoint megAwatt Charging for Battery Electric Truck Hubs) project is led by the VTT Technical Research Centre… Read more »
Nexperia earns automotive qualification for 1,200 V silicon carbide MOSFETs in D2PAK-7 packaging
Netherlands-based semiconductor company Nexperia has received automotive certification for its range of silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs suitable for applications like onboard chargers (OBC) and traction inverters, as well as DC-DC converters, heating ventilation and air-conditioning systems (HVAC). These devices (NSF030120D7A0-Q, NSF040120D7A1-Q, NSF060120D7A0-Q), which deliver RDS(on) values of 30, 40 and 60 mΩ and leading figures-of-merit… Read more »
Providing second lives for fleet EV batteries
Zenobe’s stationary storage business complements its turnkey EV offering for fleets. Here at Charged, we’ve covered a lot of companies that provide fleet electrification services. However, we’re far from done writing about them (and readers, I hope you aren’t tired of reading about them), because each one seems to have its own unique set of… Read more »
Durapower partners with GEBA to supply battery packs for construction
Durapower Technology, a lithium-ion battery manufacturer, has announced a partnership with Green Road Machines, or GEBA, a company that specializes in the electrification of road construction machinery, to facilitate its entry into the construction machinery sector. Based in the Netherlands, GEBA showcased its construction vehicles that incorporate Durapower’s battery packs. The two companies worked together… Read more »
