Akerman, a top-100 US law firm with over 700 employees, has launched three new teams under the umbrella of its Energy and Infrastructure Sector Team, focusing on renewable energy and other high-tech infrastructure. The multidisciplinary teams “build upon the existing capabilities of Akerman’s Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Practice and Renewable Energy and Electric Power… Read more »
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Leviton’s new 50 A heavy-duty receptacle is designed to meet the rugged requirements of EV charging
Professional EVSE installers understand that the standard electrical receptacles sold at big-box stores aren’t really suitable for use with plug-in EV charging stations (see our 2023 interview with Qmerit’s CEO). To support sustained high power levels and frequent insertions, you need something like Leviton’s new industrial-grade 50 Amp Heavy Duty EV Charging Receptacle. Leviton calls… Read more »
Transforming the EV Charging Station Market: New AI-Driven Revenue Opportunities
Sponsored by SECOThe electric mobility surge owes its momentum to a confluence of factors—heightened environmental consciousness, strides in battery technology, and the perspective of reduced operational costs. As electric vehicles gain traction, they emerge as a linchpin in smart city management, aligning with sustainability, enhanced efficiency, and reduced emissions goals. The growing use of EV… Read more »
Transforming the EV charging station market: new AI-driven revenue opportunities
Sponsored by SECO The electric mobility surge owes its momentum to a confluence of factors—heightened environmental consciousness, strides in battery technology, and the perspective of reduced operational costs. As electric vehicles gain traction, they emerge as a linchpin in smart city management, aligning with sustainability, enhanced efficiency, and reduced emissions goals. The growing use of… Read more »
Department of Homeland Security orders $4.8 million worth of Beam Global off-grid EV charging systems
Government agencies and municipalities are lining up to buy Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered off-grid EV charging systems, which not only come in handy in a disaster-recovery scenario, but also offer a quick and simple way to deploy EV charging. The latest customer is the US Department of Homeland Security, which has ordered 47 Beam… Read more »
ABI Research report projects public EV charging revenue to reach $164 billion by 2035
US-based tech research firm ABI Research foresees revenue from public EV charging growing by 2035 to more than $164 billion. EVs are expected to comprise 27% of registered cars globally by that date. The Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure report also found that by 2035, about two thirds of public charging points will be AC chargers… Read more »
Battery-integrated chargers offer a cure for America’s weak electric infrastructure
Q&A with Alex Urist, Vice President of XCharge North America Battery storage, once considered a nifty additional feature for large-scale charging infrastructure projects, is steadily becoming de rigueur for public and commercial charging deployments of all sizes. Adding batteries to the system offers several benefits: coupled with on-site generation, it allows charging to be offered… Read more »
Are eVTOL companies starting a charging standards war?
Joby Aviation, a company developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for commercial passenger service, has announced a collaboration with Atlantic Aviation, a provider of aircraft ground handling and corporate flight support, to electrify aviation infrastructure in New York and Southern California, paving the way for the launch of Joby’s air taxi service. The… Read more »
EnviroSpark has installed over 7,800 charging plugs. Here’s what the company has learned.
EnviroSpark runs its own EV charging network and helps others with installations, including Tesla, Volkswagen and Ford. The parlous state of public charging reliability has emerged as a major roadblock to wider EV adoption, and the entire industry is going through a soul-searching phase, trying to identify the roots of the problems and correct them…. Read more »
Emporia launches program to simplify EV charger installation
US energy management technology company Emporia has launched a program designed to streamline the installation of Level 2 EV home chargers, which can involve a complex process of research and comparing installation companies to ensure that a home’s electrical limitations are properly assessed before a vehicle is purchased. Emporia is partnering with selected installers that… Read more »
