We’re really past the point of debating if the automobile industry is going electric, it’s now just a matter of how long will it take. BMW is on record saying they’ll have 25 electric cars by 2025. Of those, 12 will be 100% electric, and 13 will be plug-in hybrids. Electric cars don’t “fill up” […]
Charge your electric car whilst having a pint
Okay, you should not drink and drive, yet ChargePoint Services scored a contract with a large pub company belonging to the Ei Group. It operates over 4,400 locations in the UK that will gradually become part of ChargePoint Services’ GeniePoint network. During phase one, ChargePoint Services will install ten charging stations at Ei Group’s Pub […]
2 electric vehicle charging stations open to the public at Cross Insurance Center
Those arriving at the Cross Insurance Center by electric car will now have a free way to charge their vehicles for the drive home. On Tuesday, the Bangor venue unveiled two new electric vehicle charging stations in the southwest parking lot near Bass Park Boulevard that are free for members of the public to use. […]
Downtown Calgary to see 42 new electric vehicle charging stations
With vast technological advancements in electric vehicles, many buyers are often faced with the reality that charging stations around the city are not as readily available as gas stations. Electric vehicles owners will soon rejoice as the City of Calgary announces 42 EV charging stations will be set up within three downtown Calgary Parking Authority […]
42 new charging stations added to downtown Calgary parkades
Those who drive electric vehicles will be able to charge up at three new Calgary locations. The City of Calgary announced Friday that 42 new electric charging stations would be installed at the Convention Centre Parkade, McDougall Parkade and City Hall Parkade. “We’re excited to offer this service to our customers driving downtown in electric […]
More electric vehicle charging stations proposed
BC Hydro pitches plan to District of Houston council And then there were two. The District of Houston council last week endorsed what would be a second electric charging network station here as attempts continue to encourage the purchase and use of zero emission vehicles by ensuring they can be conveniently recharged along Hwy16. This […]
Google Maps will now show real-time availability of electric vehicle charging stations
Google will now show electric vehicle (EV) drivers real-time availability of charging stations directly inside Google Maps. The move comes six months after the internet giant announced it was going to begin displaying EV charging stations from Tesla, Chargepoint, Chargemaster, and more inside its omnipresent mapping app. From today in the U.S. and U.K. — […]
EV Connect Launches Certification Program for Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
EV Connect recently announced the launch of its EV Charge Station (EVCS) Certification Program for electric vehicle charging station manufacturers. EV Connect developed the certification program to allow manufacturers to remotely self-certify and complete the vast majority of steps required to ensure that their EV charge stations seamlessly accommodate the most common driver, network operator and utility use […]
Kia Partners With Amazon To Sell Charging Stations For Electric Vehicles In The US
Kia Motors America has tied up with Amazon Home Service for the purchase and installation of electric car charging stations that can be purchased online. Kia Motors America (KMA) in partnership with Amazon Home Services has announced a new program for its plug-in vehicle customers. The program will see Amazon sell and install electric vehicle […]
Electric vehicle owners soon will pay fee for infrastructure, charging stations
MONTGOMERY, AL: Electric and hybrid cars have been growing in popularity across the country, and in the state, but soon the owners of those vehicles in Alabama will need to pay an annual fee. Gov. Kay Ivey signed her Rebuild Alabama plan into law Wednesday. It includes a 10-cent gas tax increase that would phase […]