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AMPECO CEO discusses the software that makes large-scale EV charging systems work in comprehensive Q&A

Q&A with AMPECO CEO Orlin Radev Large hardware installations need complex software to keep them running, and EV charging infrastructure projects are no exception. Any organization running more than a couple of EV chargers—whether it’s a public charging provider, a fleet operator, a multi-unit residential property, or just a business that offers EV charging to… Read more »

FreeWire’s new Boost Power Pro supports blackout charging and bidirectional power flow

FreeWire Technologies, a provider of battery-integrated EV charging stations and energy management solutions, has announced Boost Power Pro, the flagship offering within FreeWire’s new Pro Series product line. FreeWire’s chargers feature built-in energy storage, which enables site hosts to rapidly deploy public fast charging, avoiding expensive upgrades to local electrical service. Ports can be customized… Read more »

Circontrol’s new Compact 80 dual EV charging station sports several new features

EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has added a new model to its Raption Series of DC fast chargers. The new Raption Compact 80 joins the recently launched Raption Compact 240 and Raption Compact 160 in Circontrol’s product lineup. The Compact 80 can charge an EV at up to 80 kW, or charge two EVs simultaneously at… Read more »

Eaton’s Charging Network Manager makes it easier to add EV charging using existing electrical service

Adding EV charging stations often requires complex and expensive upgrades to existing electrical infrastructure. Intelligent power management company Eaton aims to meet this challenge with a new solution that safely maximizes the charging capabilities of existing electrical systems. Eaton’s Charging Network Manager software, which was developed in collaboration with partner ChargeLab, is a fully integrated… Read more »

Daimler Buses to supply electric public transport buses and charging infrastructure in The Hague 

Daimler Buses’ e-infrastructure subsidiary, Daimler Buses Solutions, will supply charging stations and charging management, including software and operating concept, for an e-bus depot in the Dutch city of The Hague.  The depot will be operated by public transport provider HTM Personenvervoer. Commissioning of the project is planned for the third quarter of 2024. Daimler Buses… Read more »

Terawatt’s California heavy-duty EV charging site offers charging now, during site build-out

Terawatt Infrastructure is building a network of charging sites for heavy-duty EVs, and also offers a turnkey solution for fleets that want to electrify. One of several sites in the pipeline is at Commerce, near downtown Los Angeles. While that facility is under construction, Terawatt will offer a temporary charging solution that fleets can start… Read more »

Leviton’s new 50 A heavy-duty receptacle is designed to meet the rugged requirements of EV charging

Professional EVSE installers understand that the standard electrical receptacles sold at big-box stores aren’t really suitable for use with plug-in EV charging stations (see our 2023 interview with Qmerit’s CEO). To support sustained high power levels and frequent insertions, you need something like Leviton’s new industrial-grade 50 Amp Heavy Duty EV Charging Receptacle. Leviton calls… Read more »

Department of Homeland Security orders $4.8 million worth of Beam Global off-grid EV charging systems

Government agencies and municipalities are lining up to buy Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered off-grid EV charging systems, which not only come in handy in a disaster-recovery scenario, but also offer a quick and simple way to deploy EV charging. The latest customer is the US Department of Homeland Security, which has ordered 47 Beam… Read more »

EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned.

EnviroSpark runs its own EV charging network and helps others with installations, including Tesla, Volkswagen and Ford. The parlous state of public charging reliability has emerged as a major roadblock to wider EV adoption, and the entire industry is going through a soul-searching phase, trying to identify the roots of the problems and correct them…. Read more »