The debut edition of VOLTS (Vehicle Interoperability Testing Symposium) recently took place in Long Beach, California. This interoperability testing event, funded by the California Energy Commission and organized by the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN), brought together 38 e-mobility companies to test their equipment. Some 34 e-mobility experts spoke on a range of interoperability and reliability… Read more »
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How to plan, design and operate the EV fleet depot of the future (Webinar)
Fleet electrification can be complex and time consuming. The multi-faceted nature of such a challenge and the interdependency of many variables can make system performance projections difficult for organisations, large or small. A careful focus on feasibility analysis and planning can help ensure a smoother transition for your fleet’s shift to EV. In this webinar,… Read more »
Delta-Q Technologies mass-produces its 3.3 kW EV battery charger
Canadian EV charger producer Delta-Q Technologies has begun mass production of its mid-power battery charger, the XV3300, for off-road mobile machinery. The charging system’s 3-in-1 IP67-rated design includes a 3.3 kW battery charger, a 500 W DC-DC converter for auxiliary loads such as AC, lights and navigation, and an EV charging station interface. The XV3300… Read more »
Designing EV charging networks in covered locations (Webinar)
How to solve communication requirements. With the rise in popularity of the EV market, so comes the increase in the necessity for EV charging stations in more convenient locations, like public parking garages. Covered public parking garages, and other busy urban environments, present a unique challenge: The ability to connect devices and communicate without interruption…. Read more »
Why California needs to mandate bidirectional charging capabilities for EVs
Explaining the benefits of bidirectional EV charging: Q&A with Nuvve CEO Gregory Poilasne The term “game-changing” gets thrown around a lot in the EV field, but if there’s any new technology that really does deserve to be described this way (as California Governor Gavin Newsom recently did), it’s bidirectional charging. Going bi adds several nifty… Read more »
EvoCharge introduces new EV charging network for businesses
EvoCharge has announced a May launch of its fully connected EvoCharge Network software for managing EvoCharge charging stations. Capabilities include payment processing, access controls, monitoring and reporting. The company offers three subscription tiers without long-term contracts, suited to a range of commercial needs, including those of fleets, hotels, multiunit housing complexes and workplaces. “EvoCharge OCPP-compliant… Read more »
J.D. Power and Motorq collaborate to measure real-world EV battery health
J.D. Power and Motorq, a vehicle data platform company, are partnering to provide the automotive industry with EV battery insights based on connected vehicle data. Their first product, using measurements supplied by the vehicle in close collaboration with the manufacturer, will provide EV owners and potential buyers with an independent measurement of the health of… Read more »
ZF signs multi-year contract to buy silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics
Starting in 2025, global technology company ZF will purchase silicon carbide devices from STMicroelectronics. The components are to be integrated into ZF’s new modular inverter architecture scheduled for series production in 2025. To match customers’ performance requirements, ZF is able to connect a variable number of the devices together without altering the design of the… Read more »
Developing standards for EV charging reliability
Q&A with Frank Menchaca, President of SAE International’s Sustainable Mobility Solutions The reliability—or rather, the unreliability—of public EV charging stations is nothing less than a scandal, and it’s holding back EV adoption. This tragedy involves a cast of many players—automakers, charger manufacturers, network operators, electric utilities, and often a lot more—and all need to start… Read more »
New Ford E-Transit Courier will offer more cargo space, new connectivity features
Ford Pro has unveiled a new version of the Ford Transit commercial van. The new Transit Courier will be available in Europe with a range of legacy engines later this year, and an electric version, the E-Transit Courier, is to follow in 2024. All models will be built by Ford Otosan in Craiova, Romania. (Ford… Read more »
