Tag: EV

Con Edison & FleetCarma Announce SmartCharge New York — EV Drivers Rewarded for Off-Peak Charging

2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV Being Plugged In
SmartCharge New York is a new, rewards-based EV charging program (Image: Chevrolet).

Things just keep getting better for New Yorkers. A few weeks ago, we reported on the introduction of New York’s $2,000 Drive Clean Rebate, which can be used towards the purchase or lease of a new electric vehicle (EV). Now, energy supplier Con Edison, together with tech developer FleetCarma, are inviting EV drivers to join their innovative, rewards-based charging program — SmartCharge New York. Continue reading “Con Edison & FleetCarma Announce SmartCharge New York — EV Drivers Rewarded for Off-Peak Charging”

San Francisco Mayor Plans to Make All New Buildings 100% “EV Ready” [Updated]

EV Ready building
New buildings in San Francisco could be “EV Ready” (Image: ChargePoint).

On February 28, San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee and Supervisor Katy Tang introduced new legislation aimed at encouraging the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in their city. The “EV Ready” ordinance will require all new buildings and major retrofit projects in San Francisco to have a certain level of EV charging infrastructure. Continue reading “San Francisco Mayor Plans to Make All New Buildings 100% “EV Ready” [Updated]”

“Open Fast Charging Alliance” Formed by Five European Fast Charging Networks

Fastned fast charging station (Image: Fastned).

On February 7, five European fast charging networks formed the “Open Fast Charging Alliance” — a collaboration which will allow seamless travel across most of Europe and be open to all makes of EV. The five alliance members own and operate over 500 fast chargers spanning six countries. Continue reading ““Open Fast Charging Alliance” Formed by Five European Fast Charging Networks”