As vehicle fleets electrify, they need help with their charging infrastructure, and an ecosystem of companies is developing to meet the demand. The range of offerings is complex and ever-changing—some companies offer one piece of the charging equation (hardware, installation, operations), while others offer turnkey packages that might include not only EVSE, software and services,… Read more »
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Autocar opens new dedicated EV assembly line
US vocational truck maker Autocar has added an EV assembly line to its manufacturing facility in Birmingham, Alabama. Industrial engineering company Triz Advanced Manufacturing and Blackstone Construction were instrumental in developing and building the dedicated EV component line. The line features digital confirmation terminals and scanners for quality control of each vehicle’s battery and electrical… Read more »
PG&E provides charging infrastructure for electric ferry
California ferry operator Angel Island plans to convert a vessel that ferries visitors to Angel Island State park to electric drive. The repowered ferry is to begin operation in 2024. PG&E‘s EV Fleet Program will support the installation of charging infrastructure via construction support and financial incentives. The utility plans to bolster electricity transmission to… Read more »
How Phoenix Contact’s e-mobility infrastructure is shaping charging technology
Sponsored by Phoenix Contact Phoenix Contact Group is made up of 15 German and four international companies, along with 11 manufacturing locations, and has a footprint in more than 100 countries. The 99-year-old company offers creative solutions in the fields of connection technology, electronics and automation and is independent in its entrepreneurial and decision-making freedom…. Read more »
EV busbars: Eliminate hotspots with self-aligning, quick-connecting continuous material
Sponsored by Eaton Royal Power Solutions, established in 1938 and acquired by Eaton earlier this year, is a global leader in the development and production of critical high-precision power- and signal-distribution components. Royal Power Solutions is recognized for its numerous industry-leading electrical components and capabilities, including RigiFlex™ flexible busbars, high-power lock box (HPLB) terminal connectors… Read more »
The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations
Q&A with Momentum Dynamics Wireless charging is nothing new—Charged has covered wireless EV charging since at least 2011—but it may be that its true value is only coming into focus now, as more and more commercial and transit fleets are electrifying. There are many reasons (safety, reliability, liability) that a fleet operator might not want… Read more »
Ultrasonic Metal Welding Applications In EV-TelsoCar
The dynamic development of new electric vehicles and batteries present ongoing challenges and opportunities. Ultrasonic welding technology is a proven joining process that is increasingly specified by carmakers for use in EV for cable to terminal connections, bus bars, battery manufacturing and power electronics. Greg Ruscak, Telsonic’s Applications Manager will provide an overview of several… Read more »
Rocsys to supply autonomous charging solutions for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland
Rocsys, a maker of autonomous conductive charging solutions, has signed an agreement with marine terminal operator SSA Marine to supply ROC-1 autonomous charging systems, which will autonomously charge part of SSA Marine’s electric yard tractor fleet at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. Autonomous charging is designed to enable reliable and fast… Read more »
A closer look at minimizing AC charging losses: From the breaker to EV (Part 1)
It’s fairly well known by now that EVs cost far less per mile to drive than their closest ICE counterparts, and the main reason is simply that the EV drivetrain is far more efficient at converting its stored form of energy into motion. In the quest to improve efficiency even more, the focus tends to… Read more »
Effenco offers its heavy-duty EV powertrain at the same purchase price as diesel alternatives
Effenco, a designer of electric propulsion systems for heavy-duty commercial vehicles, says its new electric solution is available at the same purchase price as diesel alternatives. Effenco’s powertrain uses ultracapacitors to optimize the battery load and increase efficiency. The company says its ultracapacitors also enable much faster charging than competing systems, and it’s equipped with… Read more »