Canada-based EV charging station manufacturer and network operator FLO has launched a new home EV charger. The company offers three options for the FLO Home charger, which is available with a choice of a J3400 connector (also known as NACS or the Tesla connector) or a J1772 connector. FLO’s chargers feature a 25 ft cable… Read more »
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New UK grid scheme enables fleets to monetize EV charging infrastructure
Van and truck operators in the UK can monetize their EV chargers by pairing them with battery energy storage to participate in the National Grid’s new Demand Flexibility Service (DFS), according to storage systems provider Connected Energy. The DFS aims to incentivize businesses to reduce their demand on the grid during peak periods each winter… Read more »
Efacec launches new 180 kW modular EV charger
Portuguese EV charging infrastructure manufacturer Efacec has launched a new high-power modular EV charger incorporating an active monitoring and remote upgrade system. The QC180 is an all-in-one Plug & Charge-ready system. It allows for simultaneous charging at up to 180 kW, includes an independent remote connection for maintenance and asset management and incorporates a credit… Read more »
Today’s EV engineering webinar schedule: Thursday, April 18th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering 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. The recorded videos can… Read more »
AMPECO and DEFA partner to meet the EU’s AFIR EV charging requirements
AMPECO, a Bulgaria-headquartered EV charging software developer, and DEFA, a Norway-based EV charging station provider, are integrating DEFA’s AC charger with AMPECO’s charge point management system to provide more secure transactions, enhanced efficiency and user experience, and compliance with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requirements for EV charging infrastructure. AMPECO’s platform offers a… Read more »
Easelink, NXP develop automated EV charging positioning system
Austrian technology firm Easelink and Dutch manufacturer NXP Semiconductors have jointly developed a positioning system for automated EV charging based on ultra-wide band (UWB) technology. The system integrates UWB—a wireless technology that securely, precisely, and efficiently estimates the relative positions of two electronic devices—to help bring a vehicle into the optimal position for fully automated… Read more »
Emporia’s new NACS EV charger is “comparable to a Tesla charger at a more affordable price”
Competition is good, but standardization is good too. As Tesla’s North American Charging Standard gradually becomes a true standard, drivers of Teslas and other EVs have more and more options for charging their NACS-capable EVs. The latest alternative to a Tesla-branded charger comes from EV charger manufacturer Emporia. The company’s new NACS Level 2 EV… Read more »
EVgo builds public EV charging stations faster and cheaper using prefabrication
EV charging network operator EVgo has opened its first public EV charging station built using the company’s new prefabrication approach. Located at the Bay Colony Town Center in League City, Texas, this EVgo station is the first of several prefabricated stations slated to open this year. EVgo expects its prefabrication process to reduce station construction… Read more »
Engineering the transition to NACS EV charging: Webinars
Don’t miss next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, which will be broadcast live on April 15-18, 2024. The conference content will span the EV engineering supply chain and ecosystem, including motor and power electronics design and manufacturing, cell development, battery systems, testing, powertrains, thermal management, circuit protection, wire and cable, EMI/EMC and more. Featured… Read more »
Siemens Foundation awards $3 million to support training in the EV charging sector
The Siemens Foundation has announced a $3-million grant to the Families and Workers Fund’s (FWF) Powering Climate and Infrastructure Careers for All, a fund with a mission to ensure that people from marginalized communities have access to the clean economy. The grant is part of the Siemens Foundation’s EVeryone Charging Forward workforce development initiative, which… Read more »
