Could this self-driving EV charging robot be a game changer?
NaaS Technology has unveiled this self-driving EV charging robot that finds your EV, smart charges it, and takes auto payments.
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EV owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with home charging
A recent study by JD Power found that EV owners have become increasingly frustrated with their home charging experience for several reasons, including higher electricity rates and charging speeds.
Expand Expanding CloseElectrify America just launched its first EV charging station in Hawaii
Electrify America, the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, has opened its first EV charging station in Hawaii.
Expand Expanding CloseThis East Coast company is expanding the potential of clean EV charging using hydropower
An East Coast installer and distributor of EV charging equipment called PlugIn Stations Online (PISO) has successfully installed what it calls “one of the world’s first” hydro-powered EV chargers operating off 100% clean energy. The systems show plenty of possibility for a clean future of hydropower EV charging in the US and beyond.
Expand Expanding CloseSubway builds an ‘EV charging oasis’ so you can recharge while you eat fresh
Your favorite place to grab a sub, or maybe it’s the most convenient, is joining the electric revolution. Subway is teaming up with GenZ EV Solutions to provide an “EV charging oasis” of the future so you can charge up and chow down.
Expand Expanding CloseSick of EV chargers not working? Here’s how that’s going to change
The Biden administration today announced that the US government is going to set standards for federally funded EV chargers – a US first. In other words, if an EV charger is installed using federal dollars, then it has to actually work, and to a high standard.
Expand Expanding CloseTexas EV drivers who charge at home can now get a discount on their entire electric bill with this retailer
Renewable energy retailer Octopus Energy US today announced that it’s going to give Texas electric vehicle drivers cheaper electricity rates when they smart charge their EVs at home.
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Bank of America revealed Wednesday a new bundle program allowing EV buyers to finance their electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Maps enhances EV experience with ‘very fast’ charging filter, charging stop suggestions, and more
Google is making it easier for electric vehicle drivers to get around with new Maps features like a “very fast charging” filter, improved EV charging stop suggestions, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseElectrify America tells customers it will raise EV charging prices next month
US EV charging network Electrify America has announced an increase in prices beginning next month for all customers, including Pass+ members. The charging network broke down the price increases in an email to customers today.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US’s biggest gas generator company just debuted EV home chargers
Fossil gas- and propane-powered home backup generator giant Generac today announced that it’s launching EV home chargers.
Expand Expanding CloseEV charging at apartments could soon be a problem of the past
Charging up your electric vehicle from the convenience of your apartment may soon be a reality. A new fund aims to provide apartment residents with designated home EV charging spaces.
Expand Expanding CloseEVgo announces ‘ReNew’ maintenance program to upgrade and replace hundreds of chargers
EV charging network EVgo announced a new maintenance program today that will roll out upgrades, replacements, and even the retiring of hundreds of chargers across the US. The new “EVgo ReNew” program looks to improve the fast charging experience for its customers by “doubling down” on charger reliability.
Expand Expanding CloseRevel to open five additional public EV fast charging stations in NYC
Electric charging infrastructure and rideshare specialist Revel is making good on its word to deliver more EV fast charger hubs to the United States. Today, the company announced plans for five additional “Superhubs” across multiple NYC boroughs. By adding well over 100 new fast charger stalls, Revel looks to significantly bolster its network in The Big Apple and triple the amount of publicly available fast chargers in the metropolitan area.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how many EV chargers the US has – and how many it needs
There are currently more than 160,000 EV chargers in the United States. Here’s how many the auto industry data analysts at S&P Global Mobility think the country will need to install by 2030.
Expand Expanding CloseHere are 8 tips for the best EV winter range and performance
Whether you’re a seasoned EV driver in cold climates or this is your first winter driving an electric vehicle, there’s always more to learn about how to get the best range and performance from your EV when the temperatures drop.
Electrek asked two experts for smart winter EV driving advice. This is what Richard Reina, the product training director at CARiD.com, and Casey Donahue, an energy analyst working as the CEO of Optiwatt, a residential managed charging platform in North America, had to say.
Expand Expanding CloseBlink drops five new EV chargers including an LTE-connected, 55-inch display solution called Vision
This morning at CES in Las Vegas, Global EV charging network Blink announced five new charging products for businesses and consumers. Blink’s latest charging tech includes everything from a residential charging cable to DC fast chargers designed to offer EV charging across global markets. Have a look.
Expand Expanding CloseChargePoint and Mercedes-Benz team up to bring hundreds of fast charging hubs to EV drivers
EV charging network ChargePoint and Mercedes-Benz have shared plans to build out a series of charging hubs across the US and Canada. Together with renewable energy provider MN8 Energy, the companies will begin building the EV fast charging hubs in major cities and highway corridors this year.
Expand Expanding CloseJ+ BOOSTER 2 portable EV charger review: More bang for your buck
Juice Americas launched its portable two-in-one EV charger, the J+ BOOSTER 2, in North America in August and invited Electrek to review it. Here’s how it went.
Expand Expanding CloseSiemens is opening an EV charger factory in Texas
EV tech and infrastructure giant Siemens eMobility today announced that it will locate its second US manufacturing hub for EV chargers in Carrollton, Texas, outside of Dallas.
Expand Expanding CloseThis ultra-fast compact EV charger has an integrated battery – and it’s coming to the US
ADS-TEC Energy today debuted ChargePost, a compact battery-based EV charging system that enables ultra-fast charging without the need to extend the existing grid.
Expand Expanding CloseThe US’s largest solar provider reveals its fleet of Ford F-150 Lightnings
San Francisco-headquartered Sunrun, the largest residential solar and battery storage installer in the US, yesterday posted on social media that its transition to electric fleet vehicles is under way with a photo of Sunrun-branded Ford F-150 Lightnings.
Expand Expanding CloseBlink Charging (BLNK) unveils advanced L2 smart home EV charger with cost-saving features
Global EV charging provider, Blink Charging (BLNK), released its new Blink HQ 200 Smart Home Charger, which the company calls a “game changer in home charging.”
Expand Expanding CloseLaGuardia will host a flywheel-based ultra-fast EV charging pilot
ZOOZ Power‘s flywheel-based power-boosting EV charging system will be piloted at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport by a large global car rental company.
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