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
DOE announces $96M to advance clean vehicle technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $96 million funding opportunity to support decarbonizing the domestic transportation sector. The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, creating cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and developing electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability.
China has 65% of public EV charging stations worldwide
While most of the world is still preparing to build the necessary infrastructure to sustain predicted upcoming EV adoption, China has already taken significant strides. According to new numbers presented by StockApps.com, 65% of global public EV charging stations exist in China. According to the latest data on Statista, China has a total of 1.15 million
The quest for unlimited EV range
How much range do we need? Is 500 miles on a charge enough? Or, do we just want to stop plugging in altogether?
Ford trials robot charging station designed to help disabled drivers
Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle. The technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging, or they could leave the car while the robot does all the work, the company says. Ford says disabled drivers have already identified ease
Rivian launches its ‘Adventure Network’ in Colorado, California
Rivian recently opened three fast-charging sites in Colorado and California, the first deployments in its nationwide “Rivian Adventure Network.” These Level 3 DC fast-charging sites will initially provide over 200 kilowatts of power, allowing Rivian drivers to add as much as 140 miles of range in just 20 minutes, the company says. The first Rivian
EVmatch rolls EV charging at vacation rentals
EVmatch is rolling out a vacation rental EV charging software service to expand EV charging options for travelers. According to Newsweek, 500,000 Airbnb guests searched for “EV chargers” in host listings in the second half of 2021 alone. Additionally, a recent survey of nearly 1,600 EV charger customers conducted by Enel X found that 81% of
Schumacher Electric launches EV level 2 charger
Schumacher Electric Corporation has introduced its new EV Series Level 2 Charger in the U.S. Delivering up to 50 amps, this model is capable of adding up to 60 miles of range per hour, the company says. The Level 2 charger operates on 240 volts and is available in hardwired or plug-and-go options. The product
Bosch releases Level 2, fast charging EV chargers
Bosch has released two new electric vehicle chargers – the EV300 Level 2 EV Charging Station and EV3000 DC Fast Charger. The EV300 and EV3000 are fully UL and cUL compliant. Bosch says the chargers provide vehicle owners with the opportunity to adjust charging settings to their liking. The EV300 charges up to four times
EVgo and General Motors activate plug and charge across EVgo network
EVgo Inc. and General Motors have announced the availability of Plug and Charge for all GM EVs with DC fast-charging capability on the EVgo network. Plug and Charge enables EVgo GM customers to start a fast-charging session without the need to open a mobile app or swipe an RFID or credit card. GM’s Plug and
Time to embrace some EV realities
There’s a moment when you’ve been working toward something where that “something” becomes very real and all the excitement you used to feel about it takes a back seat to the challenges that lie ahead. Moving forward means taking a deep breath, swallowing hard and remembering why you started down this path in the first
Time to embrace some EV realities
There’s a moment when you’ve been working toward something where that “something” becomes very real and all the excitement you used to feel about it takes a back seat to the challenges that lie ahead. Moving forward means taking a deep breath, swallowing hard and remembering why you started down this path in the first