ZiGGY EV charging robot will reserve parking spot, deliver ads
EV Safe Charge has unveiled ZiGGY a mobile EV charging robot. ZiGGY will bring EV charging to parking facilities, shopping and entertainment centers, hotels, fleet operators and property owners, providing cost-effective charging and overcoming the limitations of stationary EV chargers without the need for electrical infrastructure, the company says. In addition, ZiGGY’s digital ad server can
Vinfast, Electrify America announce charging agreement
At the New York International Auto Show, VinFast and Electrify America announced an agreement to provide owners of VinFast electric vehicles with two complimentary charging sessions along with access to Electrify America’s network in the VinFast mobile app. This cooperation further affirms VinFast’s determination to enter the U.S. market, the company says. VinFast’s Plug &
Nuvve, Power Electronics expand charging line-up in North America, Europe
Nuvve Holding Corp. and Power Electronics announced an agreement to integrate Nuvve’s vehicle-to-grid GIVe platform with Power Electronics’s charging station technology to help intelligently electrify vehicles and help achieve global decarbonization goals. Through the partnership, Power Electronics will add Nuvve V2G-certified capabilities to its existing bidirectional chargers. Nuvve’s cloud-based software allows Power Electronics to go beyond
Autel U.S. releases Level 2 AC EV chargers
Autel U.S has entered into the EV charging solutions provider industry with the release of its MaxiCharger Home and Commercial Level 2 AC chargers. These new chargers, available in 40 amp and 50 amp flexible charging configurations, are compatible with all plug-in electric vehicles and feature software solutions. MaxiCharger Home 40 amp chargers are available
Farasis expands fourth-gen. EV battery development
Farasis Energy says it is expanding its fourth generation of battery cells for e-vehicles with an “ultra-high power variant” that achieves a fast charging time of fewer than 15 minutes – while maintaining a high energy density of 300 Wh/kg, the company says. This variant has been undergoing external testing by customers and will be ready for
Advance Auto Parts introduces 12V DieHard battery for hybrids, EVs
Advance Auto Parts has introduced DieHard EV batteries with xEV by Clarios. The company says it is the first auto parts retailer to sell 12-volt batteries designed specifically for hybrid and electric vehicles. DieHard EV batteries feature low-voltage technology designed to provide superior reliability, durability and safety for all hybrid and electric vehicles, the company
Amply Power to manage charging for first Volvo VNR Electric Truck fleet in California’s Central Valley
Amply Power will support the first-in-region deployment of two Volvo VNR Electric Trucks in the Producers Dairy fleet. Amply managed the design and installation of charging infrastructure at the Fresno dairy processing facility, which includes two 150 kW DC fast chargers, as well as the capacity for future expansion. The company will also provide ongoing
WattEV to build electric-truck charging station at Port of Long Beach
WattEV and the Port of Long Beach have announced plans for WattEV to build a charging plaza for heavy-duty electric trucks inside the port complex. Salim Youssefzadeh, chief executive officer of WattEV– alongside Port of Long Beach Executive Director Mario Cordero – announced the project during the annual Advanced Clean Transportation Expo industry conference at the
Volkswagen, BP partner to roll out EV fast charging in Europe
Volkswagen and BP have launched a strategic partnership that will boost the adoption of electric vehicles across Europe, unveiling the first charger in Dusseldorf, Germany. The partners say they aim to transform access to EV charging in key European markets by rapidly building a fast charging network across Europe by 2024. Volkswagen’s Flexpole 150kW charging
BorgWarner to provide eMotors, inverters for Chinese EVs
BorgWarner says it has been selected to provide high-voltage hairpin (HVH) eMotors for “a leading electric vehicle brand in China.” BorgWarner wasn’t specific as to which company it is referring to. The company says the eMotors will be used in the company’s second-generation 800V propulsion system platform. The vehicle model equipped with this platform is
EV charging infrastructure may surpass $62B by 2025
The global electric vehicle (EV) charging market is poised for an unprecedented boom, according to a recent MoneyTransfers.com analysis that shows that the global EV charging market will surpass $62 billion in 2025. What’s driving investments in EV charging? MoneyTransfers’ analysis cites several factors pushing the expected growth in investments in charging infrastructure. One of
Honda to install Calif. hydrogen fuel cell power station
Honda says it plans to install a stationary fuel cell power station on its corporate campus in Torrance, Calif., by early 2023. The station will serve as a proof of concept for the future commercialization of a power generation unit for use as a zero-emission backup power source for facilities such as data centers, which
