Ikea U.S. to quadruple EV chargers via Electrify America partnership
Ikea U.S. is collaborating with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to bring ultra-fast public charging stations and delivery fleet electric vehicle (EV) charging to over 25 IKEA retail locations throughout the U.S. This joint effort will enable Ikea U.S. to quadruple its total number of EV chargers, which supports the goal of achieving zero-emission home
Turning EV charging into a new revenue source – with Navistar
You know that old saying “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”? Keep that one in the back of your head as you watch this week’s episode, because when it comes to installing charging infrastructure at scale, chances are you won’t get far if you give up early on. It isn’t easy. Installing
Turning EV charging into a new revenue source – with Navistar
You know that old saying, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”? Keep that one in the back of your head as you watch this week’s episode, because when it comes to installing charging infrastructure at scale, chances are you won’t get far if you give up early on. It isn’t easy. Installing
Autel Energy showcases charging solutions at NAIAS
Autel Energy made its global debut into the efficient energy market, showcasing an ecosystem of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for consumer and commercial needs at the 2022 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). Autel Energy says its end-to-end charging and energy solutions combine advanced hardware, software and support to offer digitally capable clean energy
New battery material gets better performance from charging
Over the last decade, advances in research and development have led to more efficient lithium-ion batteries. Yet, significant shortcomings remain. One challenge is the need for faster charging, which can help speed the adoption of electric vehicles. A research team led by Boise State University and the University of California San Diego has used resources
How strained U.S. power grids can support EV growth
The world is hot. Devastating heat waves and drought conditions have created dangerous energy blackouts around the world, including here in the U.S., because electric grids cannot supply enough energy to power homes and businesses during the hottest parts of the day. The U.S. economy is over-heated, too, and inflation – partially caused by global
Bi-directional charger approved for Nissan Leaf in the U.S.
Nissan has approved Fermata Energy‘s FE-15 bi-directional charger for use with the Nissan Leaf in the U.S. With Nissan’s approval, along with its UL 9741 certification for bi-directional charging systems, the Fermata Energy FE-15 charger has passed key requirements from Nissan and has been verified to be compatible with the Nissan Leaf. Usage of the
Tritium opens U.S. EV fast charger manufacturing facility
Tritium DCFC Limited has opened its first U.S.-based EV fast charger manufacturing facility, located in Lebanon, Tennessee. The facility will employ more than 500 Tennesseans over the next five years, the company says. Tritium’s Tennessee facility will initially produce the company’s RTM fast charger and is expected to start production on the PKM150 early next
Beam Global, Volvo CE partner on off-grid EV charging systems
Beam Global is partnering with Volvo Construction Equipment to allow Volvo CE’s 245 North American dealer locations to bundle Beam EV ARC off-grid charging systems with a purchase of Volvo electric equipment. The companies say this joint offering enables construction sites to rapidly deploy EV charging without the requirement for electrical work, utility grid connections
Tritium, EVCS to deploy 300 new EV fast chargers
Tritium DCFC Limited is partnering with EVCS to deploy 300 new chargers across California, Oregon, and Washington. The order consists of 300 50 kW Tritium RTM fast chargers, making the total Tritium DC fast charger contribution to the EVCS network over 800. In November 2021, Tritium and EVCS announced an agreement to add over 500 DC fast chargers
You can’t deny the EV charger revolution is happening
In the not-so-distant future, today’s rather drab charging affairs will be getting a bit of a pick-me-up.
What installing EV infrastructure REALLY takes – (MD7 interview)
For electric vehicles to ultimately work – I mean really work, at scale – it’s going to take so much more than a fancy-looking new car or truck with a fancy new integrated electric powertrain parked in every driveway across the nation. There’s an underground component to this whole thing too, both metaphorically and literally. It
