Fermata Energy integrates its V2X platform with BorgWarner’s bidirectional chargers


Bidirectional charging pioneer Fermata Energy has integrated its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) services platform with bidirectional EV chargers manufactured by BorgWarner. The integration of Fermata’s software with BorgWarner’s hardware, including both 60 kW and 125 kW UL-certified chargers, enables Fermata’s platform to optimize V2X bidirectional charging commands with a Combined Charging System (CCS) communication protocol. Fermata is… Read more »

Toyota undertakes vehicle-to-grid research project with San Diego utility


Toyota is collaborating with utility San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research, using a Toyota bZ4X EV. The project will explore bidirectional charging technology that enables battery EV owners to discharge electricity from their batteries back to the grid. As Toyota points out, understanding the needs of BEV owners, their charging habits,… Read more »

Phoenix Motorcars and Fermata Energy enable V2G capability for electric buses and trucks


EV OEM Phoenix Motorcars, in collaboration with Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pioneer Fermata Energy, has integrated Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities into its medium-duty EVs. All Phoenix electric school buses, shuttle buses and trucks, from the first-generation vehicles delivered in 2014 to the company’s current-generation vehicles, can now be equipped with V2G capability, enabling fleets to send excess energy… Read more »

Fermata Energy’s bidirectional EV charger and V2G software platform achieve UL certification


Fermata Energy, a pioneer in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology, has earned UL certification for its new FE-20 bidirectional charging system. The FE-20 is now fully certified to UL 9741, the Standard for Bidirectional EV Charging System Equipment and UL 1741-SA, the Standard for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources,… Read more »

Phoenix Motorcars and Fermata Energy partner to test V2X bidirectional charging


Phoenix Motorcars (Nasdaq: PEV), a manufacturer of medium-duty EVs, has signed an equipment testing agreement with bidirectional charging innovator Fermata Energy. Fermata’s platform allows EVs to send energy stored in EV batteries to the local grid (V2G) or to a building (V2B). Under the agreement, Phoenix’s customers will be able to use Fermata’s bidirectional chargers… Read more »

Phoenix Motorcars and Fermata Energy partner to test V2X bidirectional charging


Phoenix Motorcars (Nasdaq: PEV), a manufacturer of medium-duty EVs, has signed an equipment testing agreement with bidirectional charging innovator Fermata Energy. Fermata’s platform allows EVs to send energy stored in EV batteries to the local grid (V2G) or to a building (V2B). Under the agreement, Phoenix’s customers will be able to use Fermata’s bidirectional chargers… Read more »

Today’s Webinar: The value proposition of bi-directional charging for EV fleets


Bi-directional chargers enable EV batteries to provide energy storage to the power grid, reducing power loads during peak times and consequently reducing electricity costs. Fermata Energy’s proprietary software system is designed to generate income from grid services for EV owners and defray the cost of going electric. In this webinar, Fermata Energy Founder and CEO… Read more »

Fermata’s newest V2X bidirectional charger, the FE-20


Fermata Energy, a specialist in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) charging systems, has successfully deployed its FE-15 bidirectional charger on multiple commercial projects. Now the company has added a second commercial V2X-capable bidirectional charger to its lineup, the FE-20. The FE-20 is a DC fast charger that can both charge and discharge the battery of a bidirectionally-enabled EV,… Read more »

Heliox and Fermata partner on vehicle-to-everything (V2X) products


Fleet EVSE manufacturer Heliox is diving into the rapidly growing field of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) charging through a partnership with V2X service provider Fermata Energy. Through the new partnership, Heliox has developed a 20 kW bidirectional V2X-capable charger, which will be available later this year in the US. Heliox’s parent company Waterland Private Equity has made… Read more »