Q&A with Beam Global CEO Desmond Wheatley During periods of rapid technological change, it often turns out that certain new products have highly useful applications that few—perhaps not even their inventors—originally foresaw. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global. When we first covered… Read more »
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GenCell’s off-grid EV charging solution uses alkaline fuel cells, hydrogen and ammonia
Israeli firm GenCell Energy has launched GenCell EVOX, a new off-grid EV charging solution that uses alkaline fuel cells, hydrogen and ammonia. GenCell’s EVOX is designed to be deployed in locations where grid connectivity is inadequate. The technology is currently is service at several commercial parking projects in Israel. The company says its EVOX hydrogen… Read more »
Russian startup develops LNG- and hydrogen-powered off-grid EV charger
Russian based startup L-Charge has developed an off-grid EV charger that can be powered by liquid natural gas (LNG), hydrogen, or a mixture of the two—the ratio can be adjusted depending on regulations and fuel prices. The company is marketing its charger not only as a way to provide charging in locations where grid power… Read more »
L-Charge demonstrates LNG-powered off-grid EV chargers
Charging technology developer L-Charge has demonstrated a fully working prototype of its gas-powered off-grid charging station. L-Charge’s system offers a charging power range of 250-600 kW, and comes in two versions—stationary and mobile. Designed for highways, gas stations, and parking lots, L-Charge’s stationary charger requires no connection to an external power grid—it runs on an… Read more »
IPG’s Turbine tech can use hydrogen and biofuels for off-grid EV chargers
Intelligent Power Generation (IPG) has secured a £1-million contract from Highways England (HE) to demonstrate its turbine technology for EV charging infrastructure. IPG’s Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology is designed to support EV charging in high-use and remote locations by using fossil fuels for grid-independent power generation. According to IPG, in many high-use areas and remote… Read more »
Bel introduces 25 kW on-board charger for off-grid industrial and mining operations
Bel Power Solutions, a manufacturer of power management devices, is now manufacturing a 25 kW on-board battery charger for industrial, construction, and mining applications. The charger, known as the BCN25-700-8, converts 3-phase AC voltage to DC voltage. It measures 20.63” x 13.39” x 3.31” and weighs 42.77 pounds. The enclosure is made of aluminum alloy… Read more »
Envision Solar launches off-grid solar-powered EV charging station
[Updated 8/19/13 9:00 am EDT to include more product and price details] It sounds too good to be true: an easy-to-install, standalone solar charging station that requires no foundation, no trenching, no building permit and no grid connection. But that’s just what San Diego-based Envision Solar (OTCQB: EVSI) is offering. The company has announced that… Read more »
Beam Global and HEVO launch wireless charging platform for autonomous EVs
Beam Global sells a versatile off-grid solar-powered EV charging solution. HEVO provides wireless charging hardware and a supporting software platform. Now the two companies have partnered to launch an integrated autonomous wireless charging system. The system is aimed at the autonomous vehicle (AV) sector, and is adaptable to a wide range of commercial EV fleet… Read more »
EV charging provider L-Charge raises $10 million in new funding round
EV charging provider L-Charge has closed a $10-million funding round, led by Ultra Capital. L-Charge will use the new capital to expand its national installation footprint; add new product categories; expand its portfolio of off-grid chargers; grow sales, operations and customer support teams to support increasing project volume; and strengthen long-term infrastructure and service capabilities…. Read more »
New Jersey buys Beam Global EV ARC systems to support resilient workplace charging
Beam Global makes portable off-grid solar-powered EV charging systems. Some of the company’s most reliable customers are government agencies and municipalities. Now the New Jersey Department of the Treasury has purchased multiple EV ARC off-grid EV charging systems through a competitive public bid using Beam Global’s General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule Contract. This… Read more »