ChargePoint launches cut-resistant charging cables
The system developed by ChargePoint is capable to withstand possible intentional damage, as well as the patented ChargePoint Protect, an alarm system designed to increase charging station security.
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Swiss recycling company Schneider Umweltservice to rely on Kempower charging systems
Schneider Umweltservice now uses the e-trucks throughout the canton of Zurich and parts of central Switzerland. The charging parks are designed in such a way that they can be expanded if necessary – corresponding preparations such as empty conduits and foundations have already been laid.
Milence inaugurates two charging hubs in Sweden
The first hub located in Landvetter right next to Gothenburg airport, while the second is in Ödeshög on the transport road towards Stockholm to support the transition to electric road transport in the Nordic countries.
Megawatt charging, Kempower started pilot deliveries. The system ensures up o 1.2 MW power
According to Kempower, "a dual strategy with MCS and High-Power CCS co-existing in the same truck charging ecosystem is a must". In Kempower’s Megawatt Charging System the MCS and CCS outputs can be in the same system for maximal flexibility.
Kempower’s high-speed charging systems to boost Finnish beverages manufacturer Hartwall’s e-truck
The first electric trucks began operating for Hartwall in the cities of Helsinki and Tampere in 2022. Now, two years later, Hartwall is also delivering the company’s products between the city of Lahti and Helsinki with an electric truck, now charged at Hartwall’s premises in Lahti with the Kempower ...
Ekoenergetyka tests its Axon Easy 400 with the new Volvo FH Aero Electric truck
The Volvo FH Aero Electric truck, with gross combination weight of 44 tons, arrived at Ekoenergetyka's headquarters with a battery charged to 35%. Charging to an optimal 80% level took just 45 minutes, with the battery operating at a voltage of 825 V. The Volvo FH Aero Electric charged at a power le...
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ACEA warns EU institutions: “Act now to prevent irreparable damage to competitiveness in automotive”
The most urgent action that the industry needs now is that the EU finds a solution for compliance burden relief for cars and vans on the 2025 CO2 target. “The European Green Deal must be subject to a reality check and a realignment – to make it less rigid, more flexible and to turn the decarbonisati...
There’s a new electric van manufacturer in Europe (backed by China): let’s get familiar with FLYNT
The newborn FLYNT relies on a partnership agreement with Chinese Miraco Motors, part of GAC Group, which "shares our vision for a cleaner, more sustainable future", as written by FLYNT founder and CEO, Daniel Kirchert. "Their cutting-edge technology in light commercial electric and autonomous vehicl...
Sustainable transport, DACHSER welcomes its 100th fully electric truck
The 16-ton Volvo FL Electric with a refrigerated body will commence deliveries of fresh food to Hamburg and the surrounding area with immediate effect. This model is from the latest generation of vehicles and is powered by a battery with a storage capacity of 375 kWh, which can reliably supply the r...
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Portable charger ZipCharge Go is right on track: first deliveries in early 2023
The Go is the first element of a planned global portable EV charging platform that combines hardware, software, and innovative ownership models to bring affordable, practical EV charging to more people in more places.
Daimler Truck will soon have a demo electric truck charging park in Worth-am-Rhein
The demonstration charging park will initially be equipped with five charging stations. In addition, it is planned to install a photovoltaic system on the roof of the charging park, including stationary battery storage facility, in order to additionally support the power supply to the charging stati...
ABB to partner with PACCAR on advanced charging solutions for trucks
ABB’s charging systems help optimize fleet charging with high-power, quick charge breaks or lower power, load-managed overnight charging for longer haul routes and last mile delivery. The electric vehicles belonging to the PACCAR group require on-demand fast charging for the short dwell times of the...
EV charging, Michael Halbherr is the new Chairman of ABB E-mobility
«We are delighted to have Michael joining our exciting E-mobility story as a recognized authority in the mobile technology and automotive industries», said ABB CEO Björn Rosengren. «We are also excited to put in place a new Board of Directors to govern the division in the spirit of an agile and fast...
Californian organizations EPRI and CALSTART to promote high-power charging corridor for MD and HD vehicles
Also, CALSTART has recently issued a report named 'Zeroing in on zero-emission trucks'. The latter takes stock of the latest sales trends of zero-emission trucks in the United States: as of December 2021, 1,215 medium- and heavy-duty ZE trucks were deployed in the US (738 in California). The share o...
Scania will supply e-trucks and charging equipment to virtuous company hub in Malmoe
The five Scania battery electric 4x2 trucks will be used by the haulier in its goods distribution jobs throughout Skåne in southern Sweden. The system is built on smart technology that can supply energy based on the number of vehicles charging simultaneously, with an initial maximum output per vehic...
USA, 650 million dollars to enhance public charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock Renewable Power have announced an equally shared investment of 650 million dollars (around 580 million euros) with the aim to design, develop, install and operate a high-performance, nationwide U.S. charging network for mediu...
Almost 150 new hydrogen refueling station opened worldwide in 2021
All over the world, 33 countries now have hydrogen stations, with Hungary and Slovenia as new additions to such list. As for Europe, Spain seems to be very active, while Germany leads the chart with 101 of the overall 228 stations located in the Old Continent. On the other hand, Asia has got the hig...
Continental invests in automatic charging robots (and join forces with IVECO on data management solutions)
Continental Engineering Services (CES) is developing an intelligent charging robot that will make filling up with electricity much easier and more convenient in the future, while Volterio is expected to develop the first near-production systems for the jointly designed charging robot by mid-2022. Be...
ABB to increase its footprint in the US by acquiring charging infrastructure specialist InCharge Energy
ABB had already acquired 10 percent stake of the company back in 2020. Now, its interest has increased to around 60 percent of issued share capital. Also, ABB increased majority stake in Chinese EV charging provider Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology from 67 to 80 percent.
