Fans of Jeeps, with their rugged, noisy, militaristic image, would seem to be unlikely buyers of EVs. But if you look at vehicle performance rather than demographic identity, a different picture emerges. As prolific EV writer John Voelcker recently noted, off-roading is actually an ideal application for EVs. “Maximum torque at extremely low motor speeds,… Read more »
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Revel’s new EV fast charging station in Queens serves rideshare drivers and the public
Revel, the Brooklyn-based EV infrastructure and rideshare provider, has opened its third public EV fast charging station in New York City, and its first in Queens. The LIC Superhub is located in the accessory garage of the JACX, a mixed-use development in Long Island City. Located near the Taxi and Limousine Commission’s main driver support… Read more »
bp orders $100 million worth of Tesla EV chargers
Does bp’s purchase of $100 million worth of Tesla EV chargers signal that the British oil giant is preparing for a future beyond petroleum? Has it decided to join ‘em instead of trying to beat ‘em? Well, not just yet. The company has said it plans to invest “up to $1 billion in EV charging… Read more »
Circontrol’s eVolve Smart EV charger gets cybersecurity, communications and contactless payment upgrades
Barcelona-based Circontrol provides efficiency solutions for public and private car parks, along with smart EV chargers. Now the company has made important improvements to its eVolve Smart “semi-fast” EV charger. The latest upgrade of the eVolve Smart charger adds new cybersecurity, electrical protection and communications features, as well as a new integrated contactless payment system…. Read more »
Charge in Under 10 minutes with the New CCS-1 from BRUGG eConnect
EV charging on the road must be quick and easy. With BRUGG eConnect’s PURWIL HPC 850+ cooled—the newest addition to the range of CCS-1 plugs (IP69)—the company now offers a fast charging solution that long-distance EV drivers will look forward to. Watch this webinar to learn more about BRUGG eConnect’s charging solutions and their advantages…. Read more »
As 2023 wanes, legacy automakers fall farther behind Tesla and BYD
Ever since Tesla’s 2003 founding, industry observers (and even the company’s own execs) have been predicting that the giant global automakers would respond to the new company’s challenge, produce their own compelling EVs, and surpass (or perhaps even acquire) the upstart. Two decades later, that scenario seems more unlikely than ever. As Tom Randall writes… Read more »
Charge in Under 10 minutes with the New CCS-1 from BRUGG eConnect
EV charging on the road must be quick and easy. With BRUGG eConnect’s PURWIL HPC 850+ cooled—the newest addition to the range of CCS-1 plugs (IP69)—the company now offers a fast charging solution that long-distance EV drivers will look forward to. Join this webinar to learn more about BRUGG eConnect’s charging solutions and their advantages…. Read more »
EVgo takes steps to promote better charger reliability, releases best practices guide
The bad news about public EV charging is everywhere you look—from trade publications like Charged to consumer mags and local newspapers. The good news is that charging operators are well aware of the reliability problems, and are taking steps to address them. In January, EVgo created a comprehensive maintenance program called EVgo ReNew, and has… Read more »
ShockFlo’s new S1 home EV charger
Charging station manufacturer ShockFlo has released a new Level 2 residential EV charger. The S1 EV Home Charger comes in 40-amp and 48-amp versions. It includes an RFID card reader, an IP65 waterproof rating, a dedicated app and multiple installation options. Drivers can use the ShockFlo app to schedule charging times during non-peak hours, monitor… Read more »
Ford to launch plug-in hybrid Ranger pickup in Europe
Ford will offer customers a plug-in hybrid version of its Ranger mid-size pickup in Europe. Production is to start in late 2024, and deliveries to customers are expected to begin in early 2025. The Ranger Plug-in Hybrid sports a 2.3-litre EcoBoost petrol engine along with an electric motor, and boasts an electric range of over… Read more »