Since entering the EV charging market a decade ago, ABB has sold over 14,000 DC fast chargers, in more than 80 countries. However, the Swiss-based electronics giant believes this is just the beginning. It has begun construction on a new production facility in San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy. The company plans to invest $30 million in… Read more »
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Nidec’s Ultra Fast Charger smooths out power demand from the grid
Nidec ASI’s new Ultra Fast Charger (UFC) incorporates 160 kWh of batteries, and functions as a buffer between a charging station and the electrical grid. It can use LV or MV grid connections and, according to Nidec, can supply 320 kW of power to a vehicle, while drawing only 50 kW from the grid. Nidec… Read more »
Dowload the reed relays guide for EV and charge point testing
Sponsored by Pickering.As electric vehicle technology evolves, so do the challenges in testing high-voltage powertrains, battery management systems, and charge points. Engineers require precise, reliable switching solutions to ensure accuracy and safety in these demanding applications. Pickering Electronics’ EV & Charge Point Testing Guide explores the critical role of high-voltage reed relays, which offer standoff… Read more »
How To Effectively Test & Validate EV Chargers, OBCs, V2G, And More
As the demand for EV infrastructure grows, ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and interoperability of EV chargers (Level 1, 2, 3), onboard chargers (OBCs), and Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) systems is more critical than ever. Join this session to explore key considerations for testing EV charging systems, including grid compliance, power quality, and immunity to grid disturbances. We’ll… Read more »
XCharge partners with Orlando Utilities Commission for EV charging research
XCharge North America, a provider of DC fast charging and battery-integrated EV solutions, is partnering with the Orlando Utilities Commission to install XCharge NA’s Net Zero Series (NZS) charger at OUC’s Grid Integration Laboratory (GIL). The companies aim to explore how resilient charging solutions can enhance the electrical grid’s stability while reducing costs. Under a… Read more »
Autel Energy Europe unveils new EV chargers, including MaxiCharger MCS unit
EV charger provider Autel Energy Europe has a presence in 22 European countries, and continues to expand, installing “a substantial number” of its MaxiCharger DC and AC units, which are designed for applications from homes to commercial fleets, highways and public networks. The company recently unveiled several new chargers. Building on the success of its… Read more »
Power Design chooses Blink Charging to supply EV chargers to its properties
Multi-trade contractor Power Design has selected US-based EV charger supplier Blink Charging to provide EV chargers and charging services at select locations. The agreement includes the provision of 429 Blink chargers, with a total of 723 plugs for use by residents at Power Design projects throughout the US. The charging stations will be installed across… Read more »
Scaling EV Charging Infrastructure to Power High-Demand Fleets
The shift to fleet electrification is accelerating, but for organizations managing high-demand fleets electrification introduces unique challenges that require large-scale, reliable, and strategically placed EV charging infrastructure. In this keynote, Jonathan Colbert of Voltera will delve into how they’re developing scalable, high-capacity EV charging sites that can meet the needs of diverse fleet operations. Key… Read more »
UK’s Project EV introduces MCS charger with vehicle-to-grid features
Commercial EV charging providers are gradually rolling out chargers compliant with the new Megawatt Charging System (MCS). Now UK charge point supplier Project EV has presented a charger that supports vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which could provide an additional source of income for electrified commercial fleets. As Electrive reports, Project EV’s new charger was “designed for… Read more »
Introducing the smallest onboard charger designed with DC-DC combined functionality (Video)
Sponsored by Infineon. Watch this on-demand webinar to discover the game-changing potential of Infineon’s newly introduced CoolSiC™ Automotive MOSFET 750 V G1 family. Learn how these innovative power switches can simplify, robustify, and optimize your on-board charger, HV-LV DC/DC converter, and battery disconnect applications. Don’t miss out on the latest trends in top-side cooling and… Read more »