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⚡️51 new rapid chargers across 12 locations this week ⚡️ Osprey Charging Network launched a new hub in Workington with 16, 300kW(!!) chargers — other rolls outs from InstaVolt, bp pulse and GRIDSERVE. All chargers are 50 – 160kw and accept contactless payment. More details are in the comments below ⤵️ — 🔔 Bypass is one of the fastest places to find out about new charger locations. Follow this page to get weekly updates in your feed. Think we’ve missed any? Let us know! #electriccars #ev #evcharging #fleetelectrification #fleetvehicles #electrification #fleetmanagement #fleetmanagers #fleet #businessfleet #netzero #fleetexpenses #rapidevchargers

There has beeen significant progress in adding charging stations but as noted in this article” there are major challenges in making the switch to EVs in such a short period. For comparison, he said, consider the development of the current infrastructure supporting vehicles with internal combustion engines. The first drive-up gas station in the U.S. opened in 1913, according to the National Association of Convenience Stores—that was more than 20 years after the first gasoline-powered vehicles appeared.” Once again though we need to not lock ourselves into one fuel or power source but multiple ones and matching the best cleaner solution with the different transportation applications.

Britain’s charging infrastructure is failing drivers… but we have a plan ✅ 🚧 In today’s article from the The Times, our CEO, Asif Ghafoor, has led the conversation with figures from across the industry – delving into why charging hubs for EVs are currently so difficult to build, and how we fix today’s problems for an accelerated future rollout. From an outdated National Grid to ‘bonkers’ bureaucratic red tape – better collaboration between the public and private sector is key to unlocking unused sites and delivering a comprehensive network of public chargers by 2030. Transitioning beyond quick fixes to genuinely inclusive infrastructure is critical. One that extends its reach beyond the motorway service areas, inaccessible lamppost chargers and fortunate driveway owners to a network that supports every EV driver in every location. And that’s the future network we’re building ⚡️ 📰 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dsJcQNDc #FutureOfTransport #ElectricVehicles #SustainableFuture #ElectricFuture

Interesting to track the emergence of a new infrastructure rolling out in California- EV Truck charging depots.

Electric co-ops should prepare today for electric vehicle fleets arriving in their service area. There's a proliferation of distribution centers in co-ops' service areas. As fleets electrify, co-ops will see electricity loads surge. Co-ops need to work early and closely with their commercial customers to get on the same page about when and where their fleets charge. Read how co-ops around the country are preparing for fleet electrification: https://bit.ly/4f9Pxg9

Customers worry about having the charging infrastructure they need for an electrified fleet. What you may not realize is that solutions are already available. Here are three that we are working with customers on: 🔋 Depot Charging: Commercial fleets can charge on-site for drayage, last-mile delivery and more (while also increasing commercial property values). 🔋 Public and Dedicated Charging Hubs: We’re developing locations in key markets and supporting customers with charging locations along common routes. 🔋 OnDemand charging: We’ve used microturbines and linear generators to help customers bridge the gap as permanent infrastructure is built. These solutions can charge anything from commercial vehicles to class 8 battery-electric trucks. Learn about how to pave the way for EV adoption and charging infrastructure deployment in Prologis Mobility's latest white paper: #evfleets #electrification

We agree that electric trucks are here to stay! To ensure that charging infrastructure keeps pace with the increase of electric medium and heavy-duty trucks on the road, Revolv is helping our corporate customers design and construct charging infrastructure at their facilities, factories and depots, so fleet drivers don’t have to worry about when and where to charge their vehicles.   Read more about the future of electric trucks and why it’s critical to deploy charging infrastructure across the country from American Journal of Transportation’s Stuart Todd here: https://lnkd.in/gWQYJNuu  

Public EV Chargers need to be more transparent about expected charge rates and translate that into estimated charge times. They need to specify when power halves a second EV connects to the second hose vs when the second EV won’t be able to charge until the first EV has finished charging. And EV OEM need to educate users about the charging curve of their EV.

In the world of charging heavy-duty logistics trucks, connecting to the grid is not quick – it can sometimes take years! The grid needs updates to meet the seismic power demand of electric fleets. Our PrologisMobility team kinda views challenges as opportunities in disguise. We understand that in this fast-paced world, our customers need a quicker timeline. Designed to bridge the power gap until local utilities can meet the demand, our OnDemand Charging systems ensure our customers’ electric trucks are ready to hit the road. Capable of generating an impressive 180 kilowatts of power, this system can charge two Class 8 battery-electric trucks simultaneously. Read more about it in our latest blog post: #EVCharging #electrifiction #fleetelectrification

This is a great read from Transport Topics about charging speeds. For fleets trying to understand how to size EVSE, it covers a lot of the basics in a public access charging use case... You won't be surprised to find very similar challenges "behind the fence" too. Have questions? Reach out to me here & let's discuss. https://lnkd.in/et7cr-zS