“Tesla, Nissan and GM, have formed a coalition, together with several other EV-related organizations, including ABB, ChargePoint, Plug In America and Proterra, which advocates eliminating the sales cap and allowing all automakers to compete on a more equal basis.”
The EV Drive Coalition
The EV Drive Coalition is made up of supporters of EVs and a reformed EV tax credit. Together we are working to ensure a flourishing, mature, cost-competitive U.S. EV market.
Duke Energy ChargeFL
Duke Energy Florida is seeking EV drivers to participate in a 3 year study to better understand EV driving habits and inform investment in electric transportation.
National Lab Demos High-Power Wireless EV Charging
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated a 120-kilowatt wireless charging system for vehicles—providing six times the power of previous ORNL technology and a big step toward charging times that rival the speed and convenience of a gas station fill-up.
Koben Systems’ New Scalable Battery Storage Solution for Multi-Unit and Workplace EV Charging
EVSE solution provider Koben Systems has announced a new integrated system designed to reduce demand charges in large-scale Level 2 charging installations.
New Electric Car Charger Is More Efficient, 10 Times Smaller Than Current Tech
Researchers at North Carolina State University have built an electric vehicle fast charger that is at least 10 times smaller than existing systems and wastes 60 percent less power during the charging process, without sacrificing the charging time. The team is now building a version that is capable of charging vehicles more quickly, while also charging multiple vehicles at the same time.
ChargePoint Users Can Now Access Networks in Canada & Europe
Tuesday morning Chargepoint announced an an agreement between ChargePoint, America’s largest charging network, and FLO, the largest network in Canada.
Workhorse Enters Into Initial Production of NGEN-1000 All-Electric Delivery Van
Workhorse, the American leader in all electric work trucks, has begun production of the NGEN delivery van, the delivery van of the future.
Duke Energy plans 530 charging stations in Florida
“Duke Energy plans to install up to 530 public charging stations within its Florida service area. Under the Park and Plug pilot program, the chargers will be deployed at multi-unit dwellings, workplaces and locations with high traffic.”
Lower Costs, Incentives Drive Electric Bus Adoption
Scott Shepard, senior research analyst for Navigant Research, tells Trucks.com that the adoption of electric buses is gaining speed but the transition to zero emissions by public transportation agencies is not moving as fast as some might hope for.