At Argonne National Labs, the pursuit of greater compatibility between DC fast charger EVSE and EVs connected some dots between industry standards and industry stalwarts. America’s first national lab, Argonne National Laboratory (ANL), has always been steeped in the purpose of discovering and developing sustainable energy sources for promoting national security and prosperity. While the… Read more »
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Siemens saves weight and space with integrated motor and inverter
Screw it in and drive Among the companies pushing the boundaries of packaging efficiency is the German engineering colossus Siemens. The company has developed an integrated motor and inverter contained in a single housing, the Siemens Sivetec MSA 3300. The new drive unit reduces weight, frees up six to seven liters of additional space, lowers… Read more »
Chicago charging network owners charged with fraud
Every emerging industry attracts its share of scamsters – especially when there’s an opportunity to rip off the government – and the EVSE biz seems to be no exception. The owners of a company that won a contract to build an EV charging network in Chicago have been charged with fraud. The Chicago Tribune reported… Read more »
NRG eVgo launches program to help renters charge EVs
Charging your EV is a snap if you live in a house with a garage, but for renters living in multifamily housing, it can be a deal-breaker. Charging network operator NRG eVgo, a subsidiary of NRG Energy (NYSE: NRG), intends to defuse this problem with its Take Charge program. The company is currently offering charging… Read more »
Bitrode battery pack testers feature dramatically improved rise time
St. Louis-based Bitrode has announced a significant improvement in the rise time of its FTF line of pack testing equipment. A reduced rise time allows the battery chemist, pack designer or testing laboratory to test battery pack designs to performance levels expected to be seen in actual use. The transient time for the current ramp… Read more »
Chevy Volts recalled over idling problem
With new technology come new and unforeseen problems. Apparently, some Volt drivers, lulled into absent-mindedness by the plug-in hybrid’s silent running, forget to shut the car off. This drains the battery, causing the gasoline engine to turn on and possibly leading to dangerous carbon monoxide buildup. General Motors is recalling about 64,000 Volts from the… Read more »
San Diego utility integrates EVs into California’s wholesale energy market.
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) has launched a pilot vehicle-to-grid project under which it will bid a group of energy storage systems and EV fleets as one resource directly into the California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) energy markets. Utilities use storage resources like this to address short-term imbalances in electricity supply caused by such… Read more »
Audi unveils Q7 PHEV, R8 EV at Geneva Auto Salon
After years of preparation, Audi brought its first plug-in vehicle, the A3 e-tron, to market in Europe late last year. This week in Geneva, the company unveiled two new plug-in models: the Q7 e-tron quattro diesel plug-in hybrid, and an electric version of the R8 super-sports car. The upgraded Q7 family is based on the… Read more »
US-made e-bike raises $3.7 million: simple, practical and fun
Electric bicycles are already popular in Europe and China, and now a Malibu startup hopes to capture the imagination of US pedal pushers. The Sondors Electric Bike, launched this month through a crowdfunding campaign, has the makings of a cult classic. With an initial goal of $75,000, the Indiegogo campaign has generated over $3.7 million in contributions. The… Read more »
Why did Kia decide to use CHAdeMO DC Fast Charging on the new Kia Soul EV?
DC Fast Charging is increasingly seen as a “must have” feature for an EV. Japanese automakers are committed to the CHAdeMO standard, while their US and European colleagues are equally locked into the competing CCS standard. However, as a Korean company, Kia was free to choose whichever system it thought best for its new Soul… Read more »