Public charging operator EVgo has developed a prefabrication approach to new station installation that it says could halve the average station installation time and deliver substantial savings on station construction costs, while ensuring consistent, high-quality assembly in a controlled environment. The scalable design packages six or more DC fast charging stalls, along with power cabinets… Read more »
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EVBox begins North American production of its charging stations
Amsterdam-based EVSE manufacturer EVBox has started production of its EVBox Troniq Modular charging station in Libertyville, Illinois. Customer deliveries are expected to commence before the end of the year. The EVBox Troniq Modular’s power module output is upgradable from 90 kW to 240 kW in increments of 30 kW. It is designed to scale as… Read more »
California solicits applications for $40 million in NEVI EV charging grants
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced a competitive solicitation for up to $40,500,000 in grant funds for DC fast EV charging infrastructure projects. Interested parties can submit applications for grants before the deadline of January 26, 2024. (The CEC’s application page contains a lengthy list of documents explaining how to apply.) The California Department… Read more »
Enphase Energy’s IQ EV Charger allows charging directly from solar panels
Enphase Energy, a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, has launched its new Enphase IQ EV Charger in the US and Canada. The IQ is designed to seamlessly integrate into Enphase’s solar and battery system to help homeowners maximize savings by charging their EVs directly from solar photovoltaic systems. The Enphase IQ is WiFi-enabled… Read more »
Facility services specialist ABM rolls out its own EV charging network
ABM, a provider of facility services, infrastructure solutions and parking management, has extensive experience deploying charging stations—it has installed over 30,000 chargers to date. Now the company has rolled out its own proprietary EV charging network. ABM’s EV Charging Network, which is powered by its cloud-based ABM EV OS software in collaboration with Noodoe, will… Read more »
bp orders $100 million worth of Tesla EV chargers
Does bp’s purchase of $100 million worth of Tesla EV chargers signal that the British oil giant is preparing for a future beyond petroleum? Has it decided to join ‘em instead of trying to beat ‘em? Well, not just yet. The company has said it plans to invest “up to $1 billion in EV charging… Read more »
Circontrol’s eVolve Smart EV charger gets cybersecurity, communications and contactless payment upgrades
Barcelona-based Circontrol provides efficiency solutions for public and private car parks, along with smart EV chargers. Now the company has made important improvements to its eVolve Smart “semi-fast” EV charger. The latest upgrade of the eVolve Smart charger adds new cybersecurity, electrical protection and communications features, as well as a new integrated contactless payment system…. Read more »
SkillFusion introduces certification program and database for EVSE repair workers
SkillFusion calls itself “a customer success platform for EVSE operations and maintenance (O&M) providers.” The company has launched a certification program and database for EVSE repair workers, with the aim of providing EV operations and maintenance companies with access to a nationwide credentialed talent pool of electricians and other workers. “The NEVI program is working… Read more »
Eaton offers stamped battery terminals for EVs
Intelligent power management company Eaton’s Power Connections business is offering stamped battery terminals for EVs and internal combustion vehicles and on- and off-highway commercial vehicles. Stamped battery terminals from Eaton offer better energy cycling performance than diecast or forged terminals and weight reductions that vary by application, the company said. The stamped battery terminals are… Read more »
Go Eve secures US patent for its multi-EV charging DockChain technology
Anglo-Irish EV charging firm Go Eve has secured a US patent for its DockChain technology. This marks a milestone for the company, which is preparing to enter the US market in early 2024. Go Eve’s DockChain solution enables an existing EV charger to serve multiple vehicles. The patent encompasses various charging systems, including both Level… Read more »
