EV Charging
From next year Germany’s residential grid operators will be empowered to restrict the flow of power to electric heat pumps and residential EV chargers to retain grid stability during peak demand. Across Europe, the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the transition to more efficient means of heating homes via the use of heat […]
Read MoreThis week bp announced a deal with Tesla in which bp pulse will acquire ultra-fast EV charging hardware units for $100 million. This marks the first time Tesla’s chargers have been purchased for an independent third-party EV charging network. The roll-out, planned to begin in 2024, will expand the bp pulse EV charging network across […]
Read MoreHyundai Motor North America announced that it is adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for its electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and Canada. In the United States, all new or refreshed Hyundai EVs will come exclusively with a NACS connector, beginning Q4 2024. Canada will follow in 2025. Hyundai’s news is […]
Read MoreOne of the largest EV charging hubs in the world was officially opened by Shell this week in Shenzhen, China. The site has 258 charging bays and is a joint venture between leading Chinese EV maker BYD and Shell. The site will reportedly be able to charge 3,300 EVs daily. SAR Insight & Consulting’s eMobility […]
Read MoreAspinity, the “analog machine learning chip” vendor, announced series B funding of $5 million, with a new strategic partner Korean automotive distributor – Unitrontech. Aspinity’s RAMP™ (Reconfigurable Analog Module Processor) technology is a unique solution that enables ultra low power always on sensing and can be used in a wide range of applications. Aspinity highlights use cases such as […]
Read MoreEVgo Inc., one of the leaders in EV public fast-charging infrastructure in the US announced this week the first integration of an Alexa-enabled EV charging experience with Amazon and its PlugShare public EV charging location finder and mapping solution. Drivers with Alexa-enabled vehicles or accessories can now ask Alexa to help them find and navigate […]
Read MoreGM announced this week that it will expand vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectional charging technology across its range of Ultium-based electric vehicles (EVs) by 2026. V2H enables EV users to transfer energy from their vehicle to an enabled home to offset electricity needs during peak times and act as a backup during power outages. The first vehicles […]
Read MoreNew regulations have been introduced by the UK Government which place stringent requirements on public rapid EV charge points, demanding 99% reliability. They must also offer real-time status updates and display the cost of using a unit of energy (pence per kilowatt hour, kWh). Charging providers who fail to comply with the new regulations could […]
Read MoreOn Wednesday 26th July 2023, seven major automotive OEMs announced that they were forming a new company to provide EV charging in the US. The group includes General Motors, Stellantis, Hyundai Motor, Kia, Honda, BMW and Mercedes Benz. The new venture aims to roll out 30,000 EV chargers in North America, starting along major highways and […]
Read MoreIsraeli charging startup, Electreon, secured tenders in France and Norway to install portions of its wireless charging road technology. In France, a 2 km stretch on the A10 highway near Paris will be fitted with a wireless charging road as well as a wireless charging station. This reportedly has the potential to reduce road freight […]
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