The fossil fuel industry’s takeover of public charging infrastructure continues. This week, Volkswagen and bp announced plans to build a new network of fast chargers across Europe, and ABB agreed to supply charging stations to Shell. ABB E-mobility has signed a new global agreement with Shell to supply ABB’s portfolio of AC and DC charging… Read more »
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EV Charging Ahead: Enabling Accurate Energy Measurement, Secure Remote Management And Intuitively Safe Operation
Wallbox produced my favorite Super Bowl ad this year showing how a person terrified of electricity can confidently use their electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Join this session to learn how NXP and our partners support the range of AC and DC EV charging equipment to enable certifiably accurate energy measurement, secure remote management, and… Read more »
German startup HeyCharge facilitates EVSE installation in parking garages
BMW i Ventures, the BMW Group’s venture capital firm, has invested in German startup HeyCharge, which is on a mission to install EV charging stations in locations such as apartment complexes and office buildings. “HeyCharge enables EV charging without an internet connection, which is a key enabler to cover untapped white spots,” said Kasper Sage,… Read more »
Volkswagen to add Plug & Charge, bidirectional charging to all ID. models
The Volkswagen Group has announced a package of charging-related initiatives under the brand name We Charge, which will include new charging solutions for home and mobile charging, new functions in the ID. Models and, “soon,” bidirectional charging. “Charging must become simpler and easier to integrate into daily activities,” says e-mobility marketing head Silke Bagschik. “With… Read more »
Germany increases funding for residential charging station subsidies to €800 million
Faced with heavy demand for grants for residential charging stations, the German government has topped up funding for the program by €300 million, bringing the total available to €800 million ($926 million). Private individuals, housing associations and property developers are eligible for a grant of €900 ($1,042) towards the purchase and installation of a private… Read more »
ABB to supply 2,000 AC charging stations to Austria’s postal service
Electronics giant ABB has secured an order to supply 2,000 AC charging stations to Austria’s national postal service, Österreichische Post. ABB will provide 2,000 of its Terra AC wallbox charging stations at more than 100 locations, in cooperation with regional service provider eww Anlagentechnik. Österreichische Post operates a fleet of 2,100 EVs, and wants to… Read more »
Circontrol’s new 25 kW compact fast chargers
EVSE provider Circontrol has launched a new range of 25 kW fast chargers. The company’s eVolve Rapid wallboxes and posts are designed to offer a DC fast charging solution within the compact, space-saving enclosure of a typical Level 2 charger. “The eVolve Rapid range will bring fast charging to smaller private sites lacking the space… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Bank offers insurance especially designed for EVs
Mercedes-Benz Bank, together with insurance partner R+V/KRAVAG, is now offering insurance policies specially adapted to the requirements of commercial EV owners. The full coverage insurance includes cover for inductive charging plates, charging cables and wallboxes, disposal costs for the battery, and replacement value cover for the vehicle and the battery. The eVan insurance is currently… Read more »
Fiat Chrysler and ENGIE EPS form JV to offer EV charging solutions in Europe
Fiat Chrysler Italy and ENGIE EPS, an Italian energy storage and e-mobility specialist, plan to create a joint venture that will offer a suite of products and solutions for EV owners. The companies’ announcement to the press, while voluminous, includes few details about the proposed products and services. The new JV plans to “focus on… Read more »
FIMER’s new line of residential and commercial chargers
FIMER, an established manufacturer of solar inverters, has entered the EV charging space with the launch of a new portfolio of residential and commercial chargers. The FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox is a wall- or stand-mounted charger for residential applications. It comes in three different versions: Stand Alone, Future Net and Inverter Net. Each model has… Read more »