Volvo Trucks expands EV charger access with new vendor partner
The company’s Vendor Direct Shipping program now includes five models of EV chargers.
Volvo Group, Pilot Co. to build a national public heavy-duty charging network
The strategic partnership will provide fleets with a more seamless electromobility journey by addressing charging infrastructure accessibility and roadblocks.
ATRI Research evaluates charging infrastructure challenges for the U.S. EV fleet
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new report that assesses the infrastructure requirements for converting the U.S. vehicle fleet to battery electric. This analysis, a 2021 top priority of ATRI’s Research Advisory Committee, focused on three critical challenges for nationwide vehicle electrification: The study found that full electrification of the U.S. vehicle fleet would
What level of EV charging is right for you?
When you pull up to a gas station, there are several different types of fuel to select to power your vehicle–regular unleaded, unleaded 88, diesel or others. Charging your electric vehicle (EV) is similar, in that varied levels of chargers can be used. The difference is, while gasoline-powered vehicles require the specific type of fuel
ABB expands US manufacturing footprint with investment in new EV charger facility
ABB E-mobility, a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, today announces the continued expansion of its global and US manufacturing footprint with new manufacturing operations in Columbia, South Carolina. The multi-million dollar investment will increase production of electric vehicle chargers, including Buy America Act compliant ones, and create over 100 jobs. The new facility
Microgrids, explained: A cost-effective, sustainable option for your EV fleet
New models of electric vehicles are hitting the market at a rapid pace as efforts to combat climate change kick into high gear. While electric vehicles (EVs) eliminate gas emissions directly correlated with vehicle exhaust, in many cases, fossil fuels are still used to produce the electricity to charge them. Microgrids provide an alternative to
What it took to install Michigan’s first public electric commercial vehicle charging station
There are going to be problems when you begin the charging infrastructure installation process. It’s hard to say when or where–every project is unique, with unique players–but they’re going to crop up. We’ve harped on the importance of picking the right partners to push your infrastructure project to completion, but do you have the right
What else can you improve when upgrading your infrastructure for EV charging?
Think about it: You’re about to make a very sizable monetary investment to make a very sizable hole in the ground to bring the power you need to your fleet’s yard to charge up your shiny new electric trucks. Add “digging up your property to put in utility lines” to the list of things you
International dealer opens Michigan’s first public commercial vehicle charging station
International dealer West Michigan International announced the grand opening of Michigan’s first public electric commercial vehicle charging station at its Kalamazoo location. Located directly off I-94, one of the largest freight corridors in the Midwest, the new electric vehicle (EV) charging station is optimized for commercial vehicle charging and will provide fleets the ability to
Innovative technology to improve mobility, highway nets $49M in grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) together awarded $49.2 million in innovative technology grants to improve mobility and multimodal connections for millions of Americans who travel on our nation’s highway and transit systems. Grants can be applied to technologies ranging from systems that detect and prevent wrong-way
Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, TRATON GROUP kick off charging infrastructure joint venture
The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck, and the TRATON GROUP completed the final step in forming the previously announced joint venture (JV) for charging infrastructure in Europe. The new JV, with Anja van Niersen as appointed CEO, is expected to have a significant role in supporting the European Union’s Green Deal for carbon-neutral freight transportation by
Breaking down the benefits of bi-directional EV charging, how it becomes a reality
The funny thing about new technology is that we instantly dream up use-cases that somehow become a reality instantly, in our minds at least. Consider bi-directional charging–the idea that you can take the energy stored in your EVs that are connected to a charger and then sell it back to the utility. Easy money, right?
