Charged

AUGUST 11, 2023

TeraWatt Infrastructure recently hosted a groundbreaking event for a new charging site for light-duty EV fleets in Inglewood, California. The charging hub benefited from a $1.9-million The move to EVs is happening now, not just for consumers, but for fleets. It’s slated to be operational in early 2024.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Global EV battery manufacturer SK On has signed a conditional offtake agreement with US graphite supplier Westwater Resources in a move to secure battery-grade natural graphite in North America. See the feature article in our April-June 2023 issue.)

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Fleets are often the workhorses that toil behind the scenes: the garbage trucks that pick up your trash before dawn; the long-haul semi-trucks that move goods from the port; the bucket trucks that utilities use to fix power lines and keep your lights on; the delivery vans that drop off your packages and help you stay safe inside your homes.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

TeraWatt Infrastructure designs, operates and owns charging centers for commercial EV fleets (see the feature article in the July/August 2021 issue of Charged ). The company will use the new funds to accelerate its buildout of charging centers and to expand its team.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 25, 2020

The move to electric vehicles (EVs) was intensifying. . In early March, the company announced it would have 20 new EVs by 2023. But new consumer revelations were (and are) occurring on a daily basis — and it is good news for the EV market. The present and future opportunities for EVs. And then COVID-19 hit.

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Charged

APRIL 11, 2023

No, this isn’t another article about a perpetual-motion machine (at least, we hope not). Its ServoProp variable-pitch sail drive motor has a regeneration feature that can charge an electric boat’s batteries while sailing. Oceanvolt has offered hydro-regenerating motors for some years.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The startup has built a business around using data and software to enable clients, such as utilities, to make decisions about what electric trucks and cars to buy, and how to build and manage EV charging infrastructure. . Cities also are pushing for EV delivery vans to replace diesel ones as a way to clean up the air in neighborhoods.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 6, 2024

Which is why, to look into their growth in the new year, engineers at EV charger design consultancy Versinetic closely studied market signals to forecast key industry trends for 2024. Steady EV sales growth despite economic headwinds EV sales are expected to continue rising steadily in 2024, likely increasing around 50-70% year-over-year.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Electric vehicles have been one of the hottest categories for SPACs, as more than 24 EV-related companies agreed to go public via SPAC mergers over the last nine months. But as we radically reorder how our society moves, lives, builds, eats and more, we will need to deploy unprecedented amounts of capital to scale sustainable technologies.

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Charged

MARCH 7, 2024

For example, the higher up-front cost of an EV is expected to be offset by reduced operating costs for fueling and maintenance. As Mihelic writes, “This is a bit of a shell game, moving costs around, replacing OpEx with CapEx—with endless nuances, such as adding resources for maintenance, software, inspections, etc.”

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Charged

JULY 12, 2023

Tesla is opening the gates of its walled garden of Supercharger charging stations, to the cheers of ( almost ) everyone in the EV industry. The move is good news for EV drivers, who will soon have lots more places to charge. All fast charging systems—CCS, ChaDeMo, etc—include protocols for exchanging data.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 17, 2019

But to access all those chargers, drivers still need to navigate a range of different charging companies that each have their own account and payment systems. European charging companies have been moving in that direction, and North America is starting to catch up. Roaming programs for EV charging popped up in Europe first.

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Charged

AUGUST 6, 2023

As regular Charged readers know, most folks in the EV charging field believe chargers should be online, for many reasons—remote diagnostics, user information, participation in V2G applications, etc. Theoretically, hackers could access vehicle data or consumers’ credit card information, or even stop or start charging.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Over 70 percent of all freight moved in the United States is on trucks. If the trucks don’t move, you do not get food, toilet paper or masks. Concepts in Europe to electrify highways with either in-pavement wireless or overhead catenary charging might eliminate fuel stations entirely. Sponsored Article. Courtesy of.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Today is World EV Day, a celebration of the electrification of transport. But while consumer vehicles take up most of the e-mobility headlines , there is another segment of the market that is poised to take EVs (and charging infrastructure) to the next level. Contributed by Bob Fesmire , ABB Inc.

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Charged

MARCH 20, 2023

By Kevin Alberts Vice President and General Manager, Power Signal Solutions Business Unit at Molex An electrified vehicle future is on the horizon, as global automakers announce new electric fleets and invest in new technologies and EV battery plants to fuel next-generation innovations.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 21, 2021

President Biden’s infrastructure plan seeks to speed up this transition by requesting billions of dollars to modernize the electric grid and build 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations. Evidence shows that many Americans are eager to transition to EVs and participate in a clean energy economy. because they are less than 2.5

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Specifically, that includes shuttle buses, electric fleets and EV charging stations powered by 100 percent renewable electricity for customers. The furniture giant’s commitments have the potential to move markets: IKEA has 433 stores in 53 countries, and it hit 2019 global retail sales of about $45.5 Sponsored Article.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In 2018, the ENERGY STAR program added EV chargers to the list of products that can earn its certification. According to the EPA, ENERGY STAR-certified EV chargers use 40% less energy in standby mode, on average, than standard charging stations.

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Charged

JUNE 8, 2021

Perhaps it’s because people who’ve never driven an EV imagine that it needs to be like driving a legacy vehicle, with periodic stops at public stations to quickly refuel. Those who are actually involved in the EV industry tend to be more skeptical about swapping. Swapping has come back from the dead, however.

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Charged

MARCH 1, 2020

When his first EV fast charging equipment company Epyon was acquired by ABB almost a decade ago, he stayed on as Head of Product Management for its charging portfolio for about six years. version” of charging infrastructure—a robotic arm guided by computer vision that can work with any charging station. “It

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Charged

AUGUST 2, 2023

Unlike individual car owners, fleet operators know exactly how many miles their vehicles travel, and they aren’t likely to be swayed by questions of styling or coolness factors—if you can demonstrate that an EV will save them money, then you should be able to make a sale. Rustam Kocher has been a pioneer in the commercial EV field.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Aptera , a startup that’s building an ultra-efficient EV, says Elaphe’s in-wheel motors offer advantages including enhanced aerodynamics, lower vehicle weight and low energy usage. In-wheel hub motors add unsprung mass that results in higher stress to suspension components,” founder Mate Rimac told Charged in 2016.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The revamped federal EV tax credit is the most-discussed part of the Inflation Reduction Act, and there’s plenty to talk about. Thus, there are a number of EVs that are eligible for the credit for now, but could cease to be in the future. For critical minerals, the ban takes effect after December 31, 2024.

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Charged

APRIL 6, 2023

Engineering firm NI has been significantly expanding its EV battery testing capabilities in the past few years. Q&A with NI CEO Eric Starkloff (Full interview) The sense of urgency in the auto industry is palpable as it undergoes the transition to EVs. There is also a growing sense that a few EV winners could take all.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Electric vehicles (EVs) are hitting the roads in ever greater numbers. Global EV sales were up by 168 per cent in the first half of 2021 compared to 2020, and are expected to cost the same as - or even less than - combustion (petrol and diesel) cars by 2028 at the latest. But EV uptake brings its own set of challenges.

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Charged

APRIL 12, 2023

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

California-based startup NeoCharge has developed an economical, quick and safe way to add a Level 2 EV charging station to your home. The company’s Smart Splitter allows you to safely plug your EV charger and an appliance such as a dryer into the same 220-volt outlet, eliminating the need for a dedicated circuit or a panel upgrade. .

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Mosaic

MARCH 1, 2022

And often, the perception of ROI influences how and if the consumer will seek financing options to move a project forward. 4 – More EVs influence demand for cheaper at-home power. Pairing solar and electric vehicles (EV) is on the rise. According to the SolarReviews survey, 72.5% Significant market growth is the trend.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 2, 2024

While transitioning to hydrogen as an alternative fuel is a great move, it is not enough to achieve the end goal.   In this article, we will explain the best practices to optimize the efficiency of hydrogen as a fuel.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 30, 2023

And in this Green Business Bureau article, we demonstrate how. This business move can promote development and investment in green tools and energy — pretty much anything that moves us away from fossile fuels — that will ultimately help our planet. Divest your company from non-green sources and urge others to as well.

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Charged

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

After a succession of carefully staged events for media and the public, we now know that the 2022 GMC Hummer EV will include at least two models: a sport utility truck (or SUT), with four doors and a short pickup bed, and a more conventional SUV. It’s big, bold, brassy, and in your face—an EV for truck people.

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Business Green

MARCH 16, 2020

Wireless charging technology being trialled outside Nottingham train station may offer a glimpse of the future for electric vehicles. There are, after all, more than 270,000 plug-in vehicles on UK roads, and the EV charging points dotted across the country now outnumber petrol stations. of funding from the government.

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Charged

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

As more fleets of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles go electric, there’s a growing awareness that building the necessary charging infrastructure will be a complex proposition, requiring specialized expertise and considerable capital. TeraWatt has only recently come out of stealth mode, and has yet to announce any major customers.

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Terra Infirma

JULY 3, 2023

The graph (right) shows that the humble bicycle is an incredibly efficient way to move around. The idea that we can swap out all fossil fuel vehicles for EVs in a couple of decades is for the birds – developing and installing the charging infrastructure, the grid upgrades, the battery gigafactories will be much more of a slow burn.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 24, 2021

For a clean, resilient grid, look to EV infrastructure Katie Fehrenbacher Wed, 03/24/2021 – 00:30 Electric vehicle charging infrastructure could provide a major benefit — boosting both clean energy and resiliency — for the power grid. “Some customers were very motivated to use more clean energy for charging.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The US might be falling behind Europe and China when it comes to the adoption of electric vehicles, but there's one thing that the US - well, specifically California - has been been able to do uniquely well: Over nearly two decades, California has seeded and grown the world's first EV innovation ecosystem. era, it spawned Tesla.

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