It’s not just trees and money that are green – it’s also the color of military uniforms. The US Army is a pioneer in electric mobility and renewable energy, especially in the field of microgrids – small independent smart grids that can power an entire military base. Last December, the Army Corps of Engineers commissioned… Read more »
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Xos to roll out V2G capability across its full commercial EV lineup
Commercial EV builder Xos has announced V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) production beginning in April 2026 on a major electric school bus platform in North America, and plans to add bidirectional capability to its entire product portfolio, including step vans, powertrains and energy storage solutions. Xos will begin production this April with bidirectional charging on a school bus… Read more »
2027 Chevrolet Bolt First Drive: $29K price, 262 miles, all the old Bolt virtues
Components borrowed from other GM EVs, a LFP battery, and up-to-date new software gives the classic Bolt a brief new life. The Bolt is back! The new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt has been available at some Chevy dealers since last month, and now we’ve driven it. GM’s lowest-priced EV remains what it always was: a practical… Read more »
Autocharge vs Plug & Charge (ISO 15118): What’s the difference—and what comes next?
Every year, technology makes it easier to spend money—except when it comes to EV charging. We can buy a candy bar or a car with one tap of our credit card, but charging on the highway (for non-Tesla drivers) requires dealing with a phoneful of often poorly-designed apps. Plug & Charge, a system based on… Read more »
Siemens’s Heliox brand launches new 44 kW V2G-capable DC charger
Heliox, a Siemens business, has launched a next-generation, all-in-one DC fast charging system with intelligent vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functionality. The Heliox 44 kW V2G charger provides bidirectional charging and discharging capability, allowing vehicles to return energy to the grid. Programmability features enable time-of-use charging and scheduled energy transfers, enabling fleet operators to generate new revenue streams… Read more »
it’s electric secures $1.1-million CEC grant to develop vehicle-to-grid curbside EV charger
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has awarded Brooklyn-based EV charging company it’s electric $1.1 million to develop and commercialize a curbside vehicle-to-grid EV charger. The company will develop the new technology in partnership with the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Delaware, and expects to bring it to market by 2028. it’s electric… Read more »
Taiga unveils electric watercraft lineup with new model and vehicle-to-grid power
Taiga Motors, a Canadian startup that bills itself as a leader in “electrification beyond the road,” has unveiled its next-generation Orca line of electric watercraft. The new Orca WX3 delivers a versatile crossover platform and up to two hours of operating time on the water. The WX3’s hydrodynamically engineered extended hull provides strong stability, whether… Read more »
Enphase Energy launches IQ EV Charger 2 in Australia and New Zealand
Solar and battery systems supplier Enphase Energy has started production shipments of its newest electric vehicle charger, the IQ EV Charger 2, in Australia and New Zealand. The smart charger is built to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a standalone charger. Energy management features enable the charger to support increased… Read more »
Enphase Energy expands IQ EV Charger 2 shipments in Europe
US-based solar and battery systems supplier Enphase Energy has expanded production shipments of its newest electric vehicle charger, the IQ EV Charger 2, across Europe to now include Greece, Romania, Ireland and Poland. The IQ EV Charger 2 is a smart charger designed to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a… Read more »
GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range: Luxury ride or tricked-out work truck? Why not both?
Here in the Land of Pickup Trucks, there’s a truck for every taste—GM alone offers at least two dozen different variants. The GMC Sierra EV Denali Max Range is for the pickup fan with a taste for the best (and the means to gratify it). This EV, built by union labor at GM’s Factory Zero,… Read more »