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Do you know about Bi - Directional Charging Bi-Directional Charging: Some EVs support bi-directional charging, allowing them to discharge electricity back into the grid, which can be useful for grid stabilization during peak demand. #didyouknow #knowledgesharing #batteries #rajhansev #environment #ecofriendlyproducts #lateststartup #evstartup #indiastartupworld #erickshaw #newindia #innovation #electricvehiclestartup

Has the 'Holy Grail' of EV charging finally been unlocked? If you’re not familiar with British startup, Nyobolt, it’s time to read up on them. Their new 35kWh lithium-ion battery was charged from 10% to 80% in under five minutes in a live demonstration last week. One of the biggest obstacles to EV adoption in the U.S. is the time required to charge. The other barrier to overcome is the lack of public charging infrastructure. Alamon's Energy Services division is working on the latter issue, providing EV charging station installation and maintenance services across the U.S. Read the full story about Nyobolt here: https://lnkd.in/gqgJDKyt

InstaVolt announces additional funding from EQT to expand charging network Rapid charging network InstaVolt has raised additional funding to accelerate its roll out of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the UK and Europe. The “significant capital” raise is from the company’s existing investors, EQT Infrastructure and will ensure the pace of its roll out continues across the UK and Europe – including Iceland, Portugal, Spain, and the Republic of Ireland. InstaVolt has plans in place to install 11,000 chargers in the UK and Ireland, 5,000 across Spain and Portugal, and over 300 in Iceland. With a pipeline of more than 16,000 chargers the Hampshire based company has employed staff in all regions to fulfil its goal to be the largest CPO in Europe. Read the full story on the Transport + Energy website: https://lnkd.in/e8QVj-u8 Adrian Keen , InstaVolt , Imogen Willoughby , Nathan Piper , EQT Group Gill Nowell , FairCharge , EVA England , James Court , Grace Page #transport #energy #charging #infrastructure #investment

"InstaVolt has plans in place to install 11,000 chargers in the UK and Ireland" - the kind of news we love to see. 👏 At GWM ORA, we recently conducted a UK market research study involving 2,000 EV intenders, which showed that charging infrastructure was still a top concern for those looking to make the switch. The good news is that charging infrastructure continues to grow across the UK, recently passing a major milestone with the installation of the 10,000th rapid EV ChargePoint. According to Zapmap, at the end of December 2023, there were 53,900+ electric vehicle charging points in the UK, across 31,000+ charging locations, which represents a 45% increase in the total number of charging devices since December 2022. We also asked those surveyed about their driving habits, with only 19% saying that they travelled more than 10,000 miles annually in their main car and 43% admitted that they only make a 200 mile trip ‘a few times a year’. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/emrXYscr #EV #EVchargers #instavolt

The UK's electric vehicle (EV) sector, driven by a blend of technology and policy, has begun 2024 with a transformative start. Our latest article delves into the UK government's significant £4.8 million investment in bi-directional charging technologies, marking a pivotal moment in the journey towards sustainable transportation, and the significance of green transportation adoption. At Syzygy Consulting, we leverage cutting-edge insights from evlab® to navigate and best guide our clients through these ground-breaking developments. Discover how this investment, part of a broader strategy to enhance EV infrastructure and adoption, is reshaping the future of mobility in the UK. Join us as we explore the implications and opportunities of this innovative initiative. Richard Price Ben Smith Syed Humza Farhan  #evcharging #evs #electricvehicles #sustainabletransportation #v2g

djr is shining the #spotlight on ev.energy, the trailblazing force in the world of electric vehicle charging. 🚗 Their app isn't just about powering cars; it's about driving a revolution towards simpler, more affordable and environmentally-friendly EV charging.⚡️ ev.energy's ingenious algorithm lets EV drivers charge up precisely when energy costs are low and carbon impact is minimal. It's like a symphony of savings for your wallet and the planet, 🌎 all while keeping the energy grid happy during peak hours. That's what we call a win-win! The ev.energy team is thrilled to share that they've secured a whopping $33 million in Series B funding. 🎉📈 This impressive investment comes from a stellar lineup of backers, including National Grid Partners, Aviva Ventures, WEX Venture Capital and InMotion Ventures. The support doesn't stop there – existing investors Energy Impact Partners, Future Energy Ventures and ArcTern Ventures are right on board! ev.energy is also set to expand their reach across North America and Europe, connecting countless vehicles, chargers and drivers to their revolutionary EV Flex Virtual Power Plant (VPP). Stay tuned for their upcoming V2X solutions that will make driving electric ⚡️ even more rewarding. 🙌 A massive shoutout to the entire ev.energy community!  #EVRevolution #SeriesBSuccess #CleanEnergy #Innovation #Gratitude #DrivingChange #ElectricFuture

Significant developments in USA MOVE: Mobility Re-imagined

Continuing from our last post, here's a round-up of what the other players in the Industry have to say on the importance of Govt. support to enable the faster and wider adoption of EVs.    #BatterySwapping #Subsidies #EV #ElectricVehicles #SwapToElectric #EVPolicy #Policy Read more here 👇

💰💰 Electric Era raises $11.5 million in Series A funding 💰💰 Founded in 2019 by former SpaceX Engineers Seattle-based Electric Era aims to revolutionize the world's EV fast-charging infrastructure.🔌 🚙With EV battery technology bridging the gap between traditional combustion vehicles and electric vehicles, the issue of charging infrastructure and speed is the main thing standing in the way of the EV takeover. 🚙 Electric Era’s Power-Node OS is looking to change this, by incorporating batteries to mitigate demand on the grid and help businesses avoid high prices during peak times of energy use. They are also able to deliver 100 miles of charge in 10 minutes for more than 100 vehicles in a day on one charging station. The Biden administration called for 500,000 chargers on highways and $7.5 Billion of investment to support this expansion. No surprise to see new companies innovating and receiving the investment to make this happen. Exciting times are ahead for Quincy Edmund Lee and the team at Electric Era, looking forward to seeing this innovative technology become more prevalent. 🚀

Thinking 'inside' the box... Positive steps from BT’s startup innovation arm Etc. I’m sure many will be interested to see how this repurposing trial plays out. On the face of things this seems like a great idea to utilise existing power and infrastructure points, while helping to tackle the shortage and geographical spread of charger points needed around the UK. Should this pilot scheme prove successful, as many as 60,000 old BT cabinets across the UK have the potential to be upgraded into EV chargers! As a relatively new entrant to the EV market, I have been pleasantly surprised by the ease of transition and infrastructure in place, but with 78% of petrol and diesel drivers citing the inability to charge an electric vehicle conveniently as their biggest purchasing barrier, clearly there is a lot more work to be done. Fingers crossed this initiative can be a major forward step. #evcharging #cleantech #evinfrastructure #electricvehicle #electriccarscheme #executivesearch #retainedsearch #ukrecruitment