Arcadis, a global design and consultancy firm, has successfully completed bp’s latest high-speed EV charging site at the company’s headquarters in Houston, Texas. The new bp pulse station, the first of its kind in the US, features 24 high-speed charge points capable of charging any electric vehicle. The site is designed for future expansion and includes restrooms, a lounge, and a convenience store.
Sungrow Charging Europe, a dedicated business unit of global PV inverter and energy storage system provider Sungrow, will showcase its latest advancements in EV charging technology at Power2Drive 2024. The company will exhibit solutions for residential and public charging scenarios, including AC chargers, DC chargers, and hybrid inverters, offering a fully sustainable EV charging ecosystem.
As the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) continues to rise, so too will the need for robust charging solutions. Mobile EV chargers offer a flexible and cost-effective way to address gaps in the charging ecosystem and provide on-demand charging. A new report from Guidehouse Insights forecasts strong growth in the mobile EV charger market over the next decade, with revenue projected to reach $10.3 billion by 2033.
Bollinger Motors, an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced an agreement to sell 50 electric vehicles to EnviroCharge, a provider of EV charging solutions. The vehicles will be equipped with EnviroCharge’s mobile clean-propane-powered charging system, allowing electric vehicle owners to quickly and easily charge anytime, anywhere. The collaboration further highlights Bollinger Motors’ commitment to transforming the transportation industry. Additionally, the vehicles qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act federal tax credit, providing further incentives for fleet owners.
Coulomb Solutions Inc. (CSI) has introduced a fully integrated Advanced Accessory Module (AAM) for commercial electric vehicles, a breakthrough solution for commercial vehicle OEMs. The compact AAM houses all essential EV accessory electronics, including the high-voltage power distribution unit, battery thermal management brake air compressor, electric steering pump, cabin compressor, cabin heater, water pumps, and AC chargers.
Tesla has laid off a significant portion of its EV charging team, affecting key executives and raising questions about the future of the company’s charging network expansion and industry collaboration on charging standards.
Solus Power, a leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, and QinetiQ, a global defense and security company, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to research and develop advanced EV charging solutions tailored to fleet charging and infrastructure, as well as the specific needs of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The collaboration will leverage the expertise of both organizations to create cutting-edge mobile EV solutions and address challenges posed by climate change in the defense and security industry.
The Raiders and NV Energy have partnered to make it easier for eventgoers to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at Allegiant Stadium. Thirteen Blink Charging Co. Series 8 charging stations have been installed in parking lots A and F as part of NV Energy’s program to increase EV charging options at popular destinations in Las Vegas. Each station has two charging ports with long cables. The stadium stations are among the first to be added as part of NV Energy’s Economic Transportation Electrification Plan. Resorts World also has EV stations, and more are planned for locations such as the South Point, Caesars Palace, The Venetian, and El Cortez. The program aims to support tourism and the economy by making EV charging more accessible. The Raiders have made several sustainability efforts at Allegiant Stadium, which is LEED Gold certified and the first NFL stadium powered by renewable energy.
In Gig Harbor, Washington, free EV charging at two major parking lots will soon be discontinued. An overstay fee of $0.40 per minute will be imposed if vehicles remain parked at the chargers after charging is complete. The city aims to recoup costs associated with providing public charging and will allocate revenue towards expanding EV charging infrastructure.
Qmerit, a leading provider of implementation and systems integration solutions for electrification technologies, has announced significant increases in its residential services related to electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery storage systems, as well as solar panels and other services. The company’s national network of certified electricians implemented over 180,000 Level 2 and DC Fast EV charging systems for residences in 2023, a rise of about 71% compared to 2022. Qmerit also performed over 17,500 battery storage system implementations in 2023, a jump of approximately 170% from the prior year, and over 27,000 solar panel installations, a 2% uptick.
