Tesla is opening the gates of its walled garden of Supercharger charging stations, to the cheers of (almost) everyone in the EV industry. The move is good news for EV drivers, who will soon have lots more places to charge. The legacy automakers are insisting it’s good news for them too (we’re not so sure,… Read more »
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Fleet management firm Zeeba adds Ford Mustang Mach-Es, F-150 Lightnings and E-Transits to its EV lineup
Los Angeles-based Zeeba is a fleet management company that provides a range of vehicles from vans to box trucks to pickups. The company plans to add Ford EVs and Ford Pro charging solutions to its offerings. The company will deploy nearly 250 Ford EVs including Mach-E SUVs, E-Transit vans and F-150 Lightning pickup trucks. Zeeba… Read more »
California’s Green Raiteros use EVs to provide free rides to low-income and elderly residents
The benefits of new technology generally flow downward from the top of the income ladder, and lower-income communities tend to be the most affected by pollution and environmental damage. However, in one California town, low-income residents are breathing a little cleaner air and enjoying the benefits of e-mobility, thanks to a local community group called… Read more »
Noodoe’s next-generation EV fleet management solution
Charging solutions provider Noodoe has announced a new generation of its Electric Fleet Management Solution. Noodoe’s EV OS is a cloud-based operating system for managing all aspects of EV charging services. “Fleet integration happens in a few clicks, and administrators can easily manage vehicles, telematics devices and EV charging stations,” says the company. “Managers can… Read more »
Designing DC fast chargers for next-gen EVs
Sponsored by LittelfuseSupercharged solutions that provide for fast charging reliability, efficiency, and safety The adoption of electric vehicles will reduce pollution and help slow the effects of climate change. A significant impediment to broader EV adoption is both a public charging infrastructure that can support long-distance travel and chargers that can recharge an EV battery… Read more »
How Taiwan is your best choice for sourcing EV solutions
Sponsored by 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan. Taiwan’s most influential E-Mobility trade show, 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan, is set to kick off from April 12 to 15 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1. Presenting a comprehensive E-Mobility ecosystem, 2035 E-Mobility Taiwan features 6 main categories: Electric, Autonomous, Connected, Interaction, Shared, and EVs, showcasing cutting-edge solutions from electric… Read more »
Bechtel to deliver electric school bus charging infrastructure to First Student
First Student, a major provider of student transportation services in North America, has selected Bechtel to design and build charging stations for one of First Student’s electrification projects. The two companies intend to partner on more EV deployments in the future, for which Bechtel will provide engineering, procurement and construction services. Bechtel provides a range… Read more »
How to build a successful EV charging network with geospatial data
Sponsored by KoremThe popularity of alternative energy vehicles (EVs) is now undeniable. McKinsey estimated that the number of EVs in the U.S. would grow from less than three million today to more than 48 million in 2030; more than 44 million of which would be passenger cars and the rest buses, light commercial vehicles, and trucks. … Read more »
US Postal Service finally places an order for EVs—but there’s a catch
After a two-year campaign to avoid electrifying its fleet, the US Postal Service has announced plans to do what it should have done in 2021. The agency will purchase 9,250 off-the-shelf Ford E-Transits as a first batch of replacements for its 30-year-old Grumman LLV delivery vehicles. Delivery of the EVs is expected to begin this… Read more »
Retailers fear Minnesota legislation would allow utilities to corner EV charging market
Should electric utilities be allowed to own EV charging stations? In a free-market economy, it’s generally considered unhealthy for companies that produce a product or service to also own the distribution channels—that’s why liquor companies don’t own bars (in the US), and airlines don’t own airports. For an example of the evils that can result… Read more »