Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered the US… Read more »
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EV charging is changing, Part 1: How automakers’ disappointment in Electrify America drove them into Tesla’s arms
Part 2: No, NACS is not today’s Tesla connector Part 3: Why Tesla’s NACS is unlikely to kill CCS Part 4: Behind the scenes as seven automakers counter Tesla’s Superchargers EV charging is changing, but much remains to be settled A flurry of news over less than a year permanently altered the US landscape for… Read more »
Selecting hardware to enhance EV charger design
Sponsored by Southco. The move from traditional engine vehicles to Electric Vehicles is driving a need for engineered equipment and infrastructure to support the transformation. The arrival of advanced technologies and the exponential growth predicted for electric vehicle charging is inviting industrial designers to consider a new mix of design challenges. As more EV Charging… Read more »
Green Watt Power releases 500 W IP67 DC/DC converters for EVs
Green Watt Power, a division of Powerland that manufactures EV chargers and DC/DC converters in California, has announced a new series of IP67-rated DC/DC converters for EVs. The fully enclosed, IP67-ruggedized EVD500 Marble Series offers two DC input ranges featuring output voltages of 12 V and 24 V to power auxiliary EV functions such as… Read more »
Los Angeles orders more Beam Global EV ARC off-grid solar charging systems
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks has placed a third order for Beam Global EV ARC solar-powered charging systems, the agency’s largest order thus far. The off-grid systems will be used to fuel the city’s growing fleet of electric vehicles. Each EV ARC charging system fits in a standard parking space… Read more »
Magna launches modular motor eDecoupling device for EVs
Magna, a Canadian automotive supplier, has begun production of a modular eDecoupling device to support several EV programs for a German premium vehicle OEM. Magna’s electro-magnetic eDecoupling disconnects the e-motor from the driveshaft in EVs when propulsion power isn’t needed, saving energy and improving efficiency. It reduces drag torque losses of the e-motor and gearbox… Read more »
EnviroSpark to provide EV charging stations for 17 AD1 Global hotels in 6 states
Georgia-based EV charging provider EnviroSpark has announced an agreement with hotel management firm AD1 Global to install and maintain more than 50 networked charging stations at 17 AD1 Global-managed hotels across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Connecticut and Maine. The hotels operate under several brands, including Comfort Inn, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Place and Wyndham…. Read more »
TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on public EV charging hub for fleets near LAX
TeraWatt Infrastructure recently hosted a groundbreaking event for a new charging site for light-duty EV fleets in Inglewood, California. The site will feature 26 DC fast chargers, along with amenities for drivers. It’s slated to be operational in early 2024. The charging hub benefited from a $1.9-million California Energy Commission grant in support of ride-hail… Read more »
How to accelerate EV development with additive manufacturing
Sponsored by 3D Systems. Lighter vehicles, faster product launches and supply chain resilience The design freedom inherent of additive manufacturing streamlines the production of complex designs. A variety of intricate patterns and shapes can be used with EV vehicles for body interior components, dashboard elements, battery housings, electronic board enclosures, heat exchangers, connectors, metal structural… Read more »
Flipturn raises $4.5 million in seed funding for fleet EV charging management system
Commercial fleets are rapidly electrifying, especially in California, which recently announced a mandate for fleets to transition to zero-emission vehicles. However, electrification is uncharted territory for most fleet operators, and there’s a growing ecosystem of companies that provide charging infrastructure management services to help them with the transition. One of these is Flipturn. The company’s… Read more »
