Pionix, a provider of open-source EV charging software, has launched a new cloud-native software platform that enables charge point operators and charging management providers to create digital twins of charging stations and EVs for load testing and real-world scenario validation. Pionix’s Virtual Charger Park (VCP) enables technicians to instantly spin up thousands of virtual chargers… Read more »
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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 »
Versinetic warns EV charger manufacturers to prepare for UK standards changes
EV charging solutions provider Versinetic is warning UK charger manufacturers and charge point operators to act ahead of charging standards changes taking effect in 2026. The changes have downstream implications for organizations responsible for deploying EV charging infrastructure. The convergence of new technical protocols and tougher regulations is raising the minimum technical and regulatory baseline… Read more »
Emobi secures funding to expand its ISO 15118-based JustPlug EV charging technology
EV charging provider Emobi has closed a $3.4-million seed funding round led by Florida Funders. The company will use the new capital to support the expansion of its proprietary seamless EV charging solution, JustPlug. EV drivers badly need a seamless charging system like the one Tesla drivers have long enjoyed. The good news is that… Read more »
Autel Energy launches MaxiCharger EV charger with integrated app-free credit card payments
Autel Energy has launched its new MaxiCharger AC Single configuration for US markets, featuring an integrated Nayax Uno Mini payment device. This upgrade delivers app-free credit card payment capabilities directly at the charger and is aimed at accelerating large-scale AC charging deployments in sectors such as destination, workplace, hospitality, fleet and multi-family residential applications. The… Read more »
EVgo places its bets on Autocharge+ for seamless public EV charging
As any user of public EV charging will tell you, the industry badly needs a widely-accepted standard for seamless charging. Just as we ditched dial-up modems in favor of WiFi, we need to lose the apps and credit card readers and implement a system that lets us plug in and walk away—something like the system… Read more »
EV charging industry veteran on charger reliability, credit card readers and the impending industry shakeout
Arcady Sosinov is a veteran of the EV charging industry. In 2014, he founded FreeWire to address the challenges of securing adequate grid infrastructure for DC fast charging sites. FreeWire’s solution, which pairs battery storage with chargers, is one that is now becoming the norm in the industry. Unfortunately FreeWire, as so many startups have,… Read more »
ChargerHelp says uptime is not the most accurate metric for evaluating EV charging reliability
ChargerHelp’s mission is to improve the parlous state of public EV charging reliability. The company offers a Reliability as a Service contract, under which customers pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support and a guaranteed level of uptime. (See our in-depth interview with ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry.) The company also… Read more »
Ford Charge network launches with fast charging stations at 320 Ford dealerships nationwide
Ford has launched Ford Charge, a new network of nearly 1,200 DC fast chargers located at over 320 Ford dealerships across the United States. Ford says the network provides reliable public charging for all compatible electric vehicles, not just Ford models. John Grappone Ford in Bow, New Hampshire, reports it is the first dealership to… Read more »
Lincoln Electric introduces 50 kW mobile DC fast charger for EV fleet and field operations
Lincoln Electric has announced the launch of its Velion 50 kW DC fast charger, expanding its electric vehicle charging product line. The new offering is a compact, mobile charging unit with scalable output and flexible deployment options, targeting demanding field environments such as construction sites, emergency response and fleet operations. The Velion 50 kW charger… Read more »