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 »
Search Results Found For: "bp"
Toshiba releases new photovoltaic photocoupler for automotive solid-state relays
Toshiba has introduced a photovoltaic output photocoupler for solid-state relays for automotive equipment with improved minimum open voltage. The new AEC-Q101-compliant TLX9910 photovoltaic coupler gates high-voltage power MOSFETs in solid-state semiconductor relays. Together with a high-voltage power MOSFET, TLX9910 can achieve high-voltage and high-current switchings that photo relays cannot, according to the company. Its main… Read more »
Why terminal tractors are the best first choice to electrify
In a recent Charged webinar, Dave Schaller, Industry Engagement Director at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) presented 10 electric truck case studies—real-world examples of how companies are benefitting from deploying EVs. The 10 examples cover a wide variety of use cases, including one that’s often cited as the perfect use case for… Read more »
Tritium installs 33 automated EV charging stations at the Port of Long Beach
Fast charger manufacturer Tritium has installed and commissioned 33 of its chargers at a container terminal at the Port of Long Beach. The 175 kW chargers are equipped with Stäubli mechanized charging connectors to support the terminal’s electric terminal tractors, which are used to transport shipping containers. SSA Terminals, the operator of the container terminal,… Read more »
How big a deal is Tesla sharing its 48 V architecture with other automakers?
As most of the world focuses on the Tesla Cybertruck’s unorthodox looks, automotive geeks are more interested in its voltage architecture. With Cybertruck, Tesla introduced a 48-volt electrical system, and it has now released its 48 V implementation documentation to other major automakers. Ford CEO Jim Farley publicly thanked his counterpart at Tesla for sharing…. Read more »
New venting technology for EV drive modules (Webinar)
As the demands for electric vehicles evolve, so do the venting requirements used to protect Electric Drive Modules. Applying the appropriate Electric Drive Module (EDM) venting solution helps maintain vehicle performance in both every day and more challenging driving conditions. Join this session and discover the role venting technology plays when considering pressure equalization and… Read more »
Avoiding EV Charging Station Gotchas – Site Design Considerations
Join this session to learn how to avoid common EV charging site design problems, including: • Safety – Traffic flow pitfalls• Customer Education – Preparing property owners for costs and construction impacts• Scalability – Designing sites for future capacity needs Presented by: Aaron Burns, VP Program Management and Business Development, Terralink Communications
Today’s EV infrastructure webinar schedule: Monday, December 4th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV infrastructure that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the… Read more »
Major UK petrol station chain to buy Tesla EV chargers
British petrol station operator EG Group plans to buy Tesla fast charging stations for its evpoint European EV charging network. This is the second known sale of Tesla chargers to another charge point operator, following a recent order from bp pulse. EG’s Tesla chargers will be accessible to all EV drivers regardless of brand, and… Read more »
Exxon Mobil plans to produce lithium in Arkansas
When a new technology is in the process of replacing an old one, it’s not uncommon for industry incumbents to experiment with the new tech. When the incumbents in question have barrels of cash lying around, it’s easy for them to do so by means of acquisitions—and that’s exactly what some of the oil majors… Read more »