Microgrids are the coming thing in EV charging—incorporating battery storage can mitigate the need for high-power grid connections, making installations quicker and cheaper. ElectricFish has launched a new, fully redesigned version of its microgrid-based EV charger. Called the 350Squared, the system features battery integration and a proprietary power electronics design that the company says delivers… Read more »
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Pando’s minimalist solution allows more EV charging in less space at less cost
Who needs charging stations? Q&A with Pando founder and CEO Aaron Li. During times of rapid technological development, many companies address the new technology by adapting the trappings of the old (Remember internet portals and online malls?). However, those who think “outside the box” (Remember that tired old phrase? It’s back!) are sometimes able to… Read more »
Zevtron to support third-party EV charger locations’ migration from Shell Sky software
Zevtron, an EV software and hardware provider based in Carlsbad, California, will offer support for third-party commercial chargers across Canada and the US that currently use the Shell Recharge EV system when Shell discontinues its Shell Sky Software on April 30. Shell, one of the largest oil and natural gas producers in the US, known… Read more »
viveEV unveils new 600 kW and 180 kW DC Fast Chargers
EV charging station manufacturer viveEV has launched two newly designed and reengineered DC fast chargers. The 600 kW DC Fast Charger and 180 kW DC Fast Charger. are designed for property owners, fleet operators and EV charging providers. viveEV’s 600 kW DC Fast Charger can deliver up to 600 kW per dispenser, and offers dynamic… Read more »
Federal Highway Administration awards $635 million in a new round of grants for EV charging and refueling infrastructure
The Federal Highway Administration has awarded $635 million in grants in Round 2 of the agency’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The grants fund 49 projects that will deploy more than 11,500 EV charging ports, as well as [sigh] hydrogen and natural gas fueling infrastructure along corridors and in… Read more »
viveEV to install DC fast EV chargers at Texas Best Smokehouse near Dallas airport
Texas Best Smokehouse #10 in Grapevine, Texas is quite a place—it includes a barbecue restaurant and a large Texaco gas station, and has a very busy and highly visible location near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. It’s a perfect spot for a fast EV charging station, and viveEV Charging Solutions has signed a contract to… Read more »
DOWC’s EV service contract includes charging hardware and installation
Electric vehicles are simpler than legacy combustion engine vehicles, and generally require less service. However, when a breakdown does occur, repair costs can be significant, so some buyers choose to purchase an extended warranty or service contract that offers coverage beyond that provided by the manufacturer’s warranty. DOWC offers a service contract that’s designed specifically… Read more »
US government awards $521 million in EV charging grants
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $521 million in grants to build out EV charging infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes and the District of Columbia (DC), including the deployment of more than 9,200 charging ports, the US Department of Energy has announced. The grants are made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s $2.5-billion… Read more »
3V Infrastructure launches to offer EV charging at long-dwell properties
EV charging firm 3V Infrastructure has been formed in the US, with a mission to build and operate Level 2 EV chargers in long-dwell properties such as multifamily housing and hotels, reducing costs for real estate portfolio owners and managers. The company has a funding commitment of up to $40 million from an affiliate of… Read more »
Reliability, uptime and the next generation of EV chargers
Sponsored by Power Innovations International. As EVs continue increasing from a very small portion of the vehicles sold annually to a more mainstream presence on roads around the world, consumers and manufacturers are grappling with plenty of important questions. One set of these questions centers around a general “feeling” – that is, “How much does… Read more »