Tag: EV Chargers

  • CEC awards dcbel $52M grant to deploy EV chargers in California that respond to grid signals

    The California Energy Commission’s (CEC’s) Clean Transportation Program made up to $300 million in grant funds available “to accelerate the development and deployment of easy-to-use charging products which help customers manage electric vehicle (EV) charging and respond to dynamic grid signals.” This is the second phase of funding under the Responsive, Easy Charging Products With Dynamic……

  • Enphase IQ EV charger now available to U.S. solar installers

    Enphase Energy announced the availability of the Enphase IQ EV Charger in the United States and Canada late last week. The IQ EV Charger is WiFi-enabled, includes smart control and monitoring capabilities, and, maybe most importantly, it seamlessly integrates with Enphase’s solar and battery system. “As more and more consumers make the switch to electric……

  • Kia to offer bidirectional charging via Wallbox

    Electric vehicle charging tech provider Wallbox is now working with Kia America to bring bidirectional charging to Kia’s EV9 customers. The companies plan to offer Wallbox’s second generation dc bidirectional charger, Quasar 2, which would allow Kia EV9 customers to power their homes from their EV when the grid goes down, starting in the first……

  • Generac adds EV charger, integrates ecobee thermostats with standby generators

    Generac Power Systems continues to expand its home electrification / clean energy product lineup, last week debuting an electric vehicle (EV) charging system and integrating ecobee smart thermostats with Generac home standby generators. The 48A / 11.5kW Generac EV charger is a Level 2 home charger capable of charging a car battery in as little……

  • Enteligent raises $7M, ready to launch dc-to-dc bidirectional solar EV charger

    Solar power optimization and EV charging tech provider Enteligent raised $7 million in capital from strategic and institutional investors to fast-track the commercialization of its proprietary solar optimization platform and what they say is the world’s first dc-to-dc solar hybrid bi-directional EV charger. This seed round included investments by several strategic investors such as NOVA,……