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Eurelectric: Break down data silos to accelerate e-mobility

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Sales grew by 25% in 2023, with EVs accounting for more than one in five new cars sold.

Key Points: 
  • Sales grew by 25% in 2023, with EVs accounting for more than one in five new cars sold.
  • Competition between the EU, US and China over EV production is getting fierce, meanwhile, different players of the e-mobility ecosystem keep their  own  data in silos.
  • Data should become interoperable across the entire value chain by establishing standardised protocols, roaming networks for charging, grid congestion heat maps and common platforms to break  down  data silos.
  • – adds Serge Colle, EY's Global Energy & Resources Leader
    Eurelectric calls on policymakers to integrate safe data interoperability across all e-mobility-related regulatory frameworks to accelerate EVs adoption, starting with the foreseen in-vehicle data act.

EV Range's Charging Network now includes LG electric vehicle charger

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Monday, March 4, 2024

EV Range is the first electric vehicle charging software network authorized to distribute these new LG chargers.

Key Points: 
  • EV Range is the first electric vehicle charging software network authorized to distribute these new LG chargers.
  • All LG chargers sold by EV Range are preconfigured to be remotely managed via the EV Range charger station management software and accessible to consumers with the EV Range pay app.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce the LG charger to our network," said Carl Pancutt, CEO of EV Range.
  • "Combining EV Range's best in class cloud-based Charger Station Management Software, customizable EV Range pay app, and 24-7 support services with LG's new EV charging station is a combination that exemplifies the best in electric vehicle charging innovation.

Parks Associates: 59% of EV Owners Are Able To Charge At Work

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates research finds EV (electric vehicles) owners charge at home most often but 59% are also able to charge at work. Parks Associates will present its latest EV research and consumer data at Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer, at the Orange County Convention Center, Room W311GH in Orlando, FL. 

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parks Associates research finds EV (electric vehicles) owners charge at home most often but 59% are also able to charge at work.
  • Parks Associates will present its latest EV research and consumer data at Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer , at the Orange County Convention Center, Room W311GH in Orlando, FL.
  • Parks Associates is exhibiting at DISTRIBUTECH, BOOTH 1378, and hosting an evening reception on Tuesday, February 27, 6:30-8 pm at the Rosen Plaza Hotel.
  • The Future Role of EVs and Charging Stations focuses on the evolving landscape of EVs and their charging infrastructure.

Supporting the Hokuriku Region through Traditional Crafts

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

All across Japan, traditional crafts have been cherished and carefully passed down through the centuries.

Key Points: 
  • All across Japan, traditional crafts have been cherished and carefully passed down through the centuries.
  • There are currently 241 traditional crafts throughout Japan that are designated by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
  • In addition to Wajima lacquerware, the Hokuriku region is home to numerous traditional crafts.
  • By supporting Hokuriku's wonderful traditional crafts, you will directly contribute to the recovery of the entire region.

Leap Year STOLE Our Saturday St. Patrick's Day, but Jameson® Irish Whiskey Has a Plan: Introducing St. Patrick's Eve on March 16, hosted by Comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The world has patiently waited since 2018 for St. Patrick's Day to again fall on a Saturday, but Leap Year almost ruined everything. Who wants to wait until 2029 to celebrate properly on a Saturday? Jameson Irish Whiskey doesn't, that's for sure, which is why they've created a very made-up (but very official) new holiday: Jameson St. Patrick's Eve on Saturday, March 16. For the next month, Jameson is helping revelers prepare for the occasion, from limited-edition St. Patrick's Eve jackets to smooth cocktails to a chance to join a Jameson-ified St. Patrick's Eve countdown live in Times Square.

Key Points: 
  • Jameson Irish Whiskey doesn't, that's for sure, which is why they've created a very made-up (but very official) new holiday: Jameson St. Patrick's Eve on Saturday, March 16.
  • Nothing brings people together more than a good holiday and because every Eve celebration has top-notch hosts, Jameson has tapped comedians Colin Jost and Michael Che to help everyone ring in St. Patrick's Eve.
  • To make St. Patrick's Eve as epic as possible, Jameson is taking over Times Square on Saturday, March 16.
  • For more details about Jameson St. Patrick's Eve festivities or for St. Patrick's Eve cocktail ideas, visit JamesonSPE.com and follow @Jameson_US.

RS Is Fueling the Future of Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure

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Monday, February 19, 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RS, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of product and service solutions for industrial customers, offers an extensive portfolio of electrical and electronic component and device solutions engineered to satisfy the unique demands of EV charging infrastructure and encourage increased commercial and consumer adoption.

Key Points: 
  • RS offers an extensive range of products essential to the continued evolution of commercial EV charging infrastructure.
  • EV charging infrastructure is only as good as the technology it's based on — all the way down to the component and device level — and the RS portfolio of alternative energy solutions includes an extensive range of electrical and electronic products essential to the continued evolution of commercial EV charging infrastructure, including contactors, industrial transformers, DC power modules, EV charging control boards, EV charging station test adapters, and HMIs from many of the industry's most trusted suppliers.
  • In EV charging infrastructure, they're used to simplify the charging process, improve safety, and enhance the user experience.
  • For more information about RS solutions for EV charging infrastructure and related application areas, visit our alternative energy page and the links embedded here, and check out our collection of expert insights into and advice about the industry , including the new "Fueling the Future of Commercial EV Charging Infrastructure" article by Miguel Gudino, an Associate Application Engineer at RS.

Rocket EV Showcasing Melitron EV Charger Solutions at 2024 Canadian International Auto Show

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Friday, February 16, 2024

TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  EV charger solutions provider Rocket EV is showcasing Melitron EV chargers at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show taking place February 16 to 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  EV charger solutions provider Rocket EV is showcasing Melitron EV chargers at the 2024 Canadian International Auto Show taking place February 16 to 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
  • Rocket EV is the EV charger solutions provider to both luxury automotive dealership groups.
  • Rocket EV, Canada’s leading EV charger installer for residences and businesses, is at the Show promoting Melitron EV chargers and Rocket EV’s EV charger program for Canadian automotive dealerships.
  • For more information about Rocket EV EV charging services, visit www.rocketev.ca.

Assemblymember McCarty Introduces Equitable EV Charging Act to Increase Access to EV Charging

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) has introduced Assembly Bill 2427, the Equitable EV Charging Act to increase access to electric vehicle (EV) charging for residents of multi-family housing by making it easier to deploy curbside charging.

Key Points: 
  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) has introduced Assembly Bill 2427, the Equitable EV Charging Act to increase access to electric vehicle (EV) charging for residents of multi-family housing by making it easier to deploy curbside charging.
  • "If we strategically leverage the public right-of-way, we open up numerous new possibilities to increase communities' access to EV charging right at the curb," said Louis Tremblay, President and CEO of FLO.
  • This bill supports that work and will help expand charging access for the Californians that need it the most."
  • FLO Charging Solutions USA Inc ("FLO") is a leading North American EV charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider.

Norway Has 18 Times More EVs (Per Capita) Than the US, CarAraC's Study Reveals

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The research conducted by CarAraC highlights a transformative shift in global transportation, focusing on the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles. As of early 2024, the global EV fleet has swelled to an impressive 26-30 million, with a significant surge observed in 2023 alone. This uptick underscores a vibrant market trajectory, anticipated to reach 77 million EVs by 2025.

Key Points: 
  • This uptick underscores a vibrant market trajectory, anticipated to reach 77 million EVs by 2025.
  • China emerges as the dominant force in the EV market, boasting over 14 million EVs, yet when adjusted for population size, Norway steals the limelight.
  • With 150 EVs per 1,000 citizens, Norway showcases an unparalleled commitment to electrification, dwarfing the U.S. figure of 8.7 EVs per 1,000 people.
  • Moreover, the study delves into the disparities in EV market penetration across various countries, presenting a nuanced picture of global EV distribution.

E-Cite to Include Gas Powered Options for Both Its GT and C3 Sports Cars Along with Current Electric Versions

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

BOTHELL, WA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group, (OTC:VAPR) reveals that it will offer gas powered versions of its “GT” and “C3” mid-engine sports car models previously only to be available as all electric. 

Key Points: 
  • BOTHELL, WA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire – VaporBrands International, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors Group, (OTC:VAPR) reveals that it will offer gas powered versions of its “GT” and “C3” mid-engine sports car models previously only to be available as all electric.
  • Both models will be available with gasoline internal combustion engines (ICE) and current electric (EV) options.
  • The petrol-powered version of the GT will bear the designation of “IC-GT” and the electric version the “EV-GT”, whereas the C3 model “IC-C3” and “EV-C3” respectively.
  • Note* E-Cite's vehicles are in no way categorized as "Kit Cars" as they are manufactured new vehicles.