At ACT Expo next week (May 4–7, Las Vegas, Booth 3570), chargebyte is introducing the Charge Control L MCS (CCL MCS), a stand-alone charge controller that handles the complete ISO 15118-20 communication and safety stack for Megawatt Charging System-equipped trucks, buses and heavy machinery. First samples are open for pre-order. The CCL MCS sits in… Read more »
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ABB’s new OM M-Series EV chargers: a distributed system that optimizes power delivery
A split is developing in the EVSE world. Industry experts have been telling us that distributed (or split) systems, in which a single power cabinet serves multiple dispensers, represent the wave of the future. The latest news from splitsville comes from industry behemoth ABB, which has just introduced a new modular, air-cooled split system that… Read more »
Energy Bank to install 200 bidirectional chargers in Swedish V2X pilot
Swedish/Swiss energy optimization specialist Energy Bank is now installing 200 bidirectional chargers in Sweden, connecting multiple grid operators with EV drivers. Energy Bank tested its V2G technology at the Stenberg Housing Association in Hudiksvall, Sweden over a period of 15 months, and is now scaling up to a larger pilot program that it calls “the… Read more »
Volvo’s new electric trucks feature multiple PTO options, and ranges up to 700 km
Volvo Trucks has launched several new or updated electric truck models, aimed at several different use cases. The new FH Aero Electric with extended range is designed for long-haul and intercity transport. It features a rear compact e-axle that integrates two electric motors and a six-speed gearbox and delivers up to 460 kW (623 hp)… Read more »
Walmart is rolling out its in-house DC fast charging network at a torrid pace
Mega-retailer Walmart has had EV charging stations at its stores for years—thousands of DC fast chargers from public charging providers (chiefly Electrify America) grace its spacious parking lots. The company decided to develop its own in-house (or “in-lot?”) network in 2023, and it isn’t losing any time. The first Walmart-branded chargers went online last year,… Read more »
IONNA and Circle K plan 350 US EV charging sites with 400 kW fast chargers
IONNA has partnered with Circle K to expand high-power EV charging across the United States, with more than 350 sites in scope under the “Rechargeries @ Circle K” banner. The plan includes taking over Circle K’s existing US charging portfolio, upgrading about 85 current charging sites and building additional stations at high-traffic locations that do… Read more »
EV Realty opens Inland Empire truck charging hub with 76 ports and 9 MW of power capacity
EV Realty has opened its flagship multi-fleet truck charging hub in San Bernardino with 76 high-power charging ports and 9 MW of capacity, sufficient to serve over 200 medium- and heavy-duty trucks per day. The site is designed to serve all makes and models of medium- and heavy-duty trucks with both CCS and MCS charging… Read more »
Iskraemeco eMobility’s next‑generation modular DC fast EV charger
Iskraemeco eMobility, a European provider of EV charging solutions, has released a new-generation modular DC fast charging station. The iFC240 is an all‑in‑one DC fast charger designed for public networks, commercial fleets and high‑demand charging corridors. Configurations range from 120 kW to 240 kW, and the modular structure of the iFC240 is designed to enable… Read more »
Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens orders for its eArocs 400 electric construction truck
Mercedes-Benz Trucks will begin sales of its new battery-electric eArocs 400 in April, expanding its electric portfolio to include the construction segment. Customers in an initial 13 EU markets can now order the eArocs 400, which made its debut at last year’s bauma trade fair in Munich. Beginning in the third quarter of 2026, the… Read more »
ENNOVI patents adhesive-free lamination for battery cell contacting systems
ENNOVI has secured a German patent for its adhesive-free lamination technology for battery cell contacting systems (CCS). The laser-based process eliminates the adhesives used in conventional hot and cold lamination, and the company says the technology is already validated—meaning OEMs can adopt it without having to prove out the manufacturing process themselves. CCS components connect… Read more »