The electric vehicle market is budding in the United States, and that means adoption is shifting from the very early adopters who know more about these vehicles than the people selling them to more normal mainstream buyers. The ecosystem of electric vehicle (EV) products and networks is still quite nascent, though, and that can make […]
BIS rolls out standards and tests for electric vehicle charging infrastructure – EQ Mag
The Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has come out with standards and tests for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and requirements for battery swapping systems. It also provides for the safety requirements for a battery swap system. “The series comprises 10 parts, which define the charging modes, communication protocols, electrical safety, and performance test requirements […]
Germany added 35% more electric car charge points in 2022, says BDEW – EQ Mag
FRANKFURT : The number of electric vehicle charging points in Germany rose by 35% last year, exceeding the rate of increase needed to keep up with the rollout of battery EVs in the country, the BDEW energy industry association said on Tuesday. The German government last October approved a plan to spend 6.3 billion euros […]
12 Chain Stores That Offer EV Charging to Customers – EQ Mag
Here’s where you can power up while you shop. Interest in electric vehicles has revved up in recent years, with sales increasing 65% last year alone. But providing abundant places to charge up has long been a sticking point to greater EV adoption. To address the need, President Joe Biden’s trillion-dollar infrastructure bill allocated $7.5 […]
I’m a CEO in the booming EV space–and the son of a union electrician. Here’s why I give stock options to the army of workers who install charging stations across America – EQ Mag
In the race towards a more sustainable future, the electric vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum faster than a Tesla in ludicrous mode. But for EVs to become a truly viable and attractive option for drivers, we need to scale a robust public charging network across the country rapidly and efficiently. It’s an ambitious undertaking […]
Here’s the biggest hurdle facing America’s EV revolution – EQ Mag
A mishmash of broken chargers are endangering the electric vehicle transition — just as it’s getting started. The Biden administration just unveiled a proposal for some of the most aggressive auto climate rules in the world — the latest step for a White House that has gone all-in on electric vehicles. But America’s EV transition […]
BSES to facilitate installation of 900 EV charging points – EQ Mag
NEW DELHI : Delhi will get 446 more electric vehicle charging points at 193 public places in the coming six months. “BSES will facilitate the installation of additional 900-plus charging points over the next few months, and the company is in talks with several partners to expand the charging infrastructure further. Of these charging points, […]
Electric Car Charging: How Long Does It Really Take? – EQ Mag
Charging times vary due to things like the temperature, the EV itself, and the type of charger, but we can provide reasonable estimates. Charging an electric vehicle is a top concern for many prospective EV buyers, and understanding how the process works and how long it takes are both crucial. While many Tesla and EV […]
Faster, More Powerful EV Charging Means Nothing Without Reliability – EQ Mag
Current legacy chargers are not equipped with the right technology to meet uptime demands that both consumers, and now regulators, expect. When the automobile was first introduced, drivers were faced with a new fear—range anxiety. Gas stations were non-existent and the best place to find fuel was at pharmacies, which sold containers of gas as […]
Exclusive: Future EV Charging Technologies That Will Drive Electric Vehicle Adoption In India – EQ Mag
While electric vehicles are quickly finding their place in India, a lot of new-age technologies like wireless charging and lamp-post chargers can further push the EV sales. As electric vehicles (EVs) continuously gaining popularity and their penetration is rising by the day, it has become indispensable to improve charging infrastructure equipped with the latest technology. […]
