As the world ushers in 2025, the EV charging industry stands at the forefront of transformative growth. Over the past year, the world has witnessed unparalleled progress driven by government support, private-sector innovation, and a shared global commitment to sustainability. Electric Avenue is proud to be at the center of these advancements, working tirelessly to align its efforts with the evolving needs of the industry.
Few industries are as committed to constant innovation as the automotive industry. Every few years, automotive manufacturers rethink and redesign every aspect of the automobile from the ground up. In an industry where marginal improvements yield significant results, OEMs have a lot to gain from investing heavily in machinery that can produce high-caliber results.
Researchers from Chalmers University of Technology have produced a structural battery that performs ten times better than all previous versions. It contains carbon fibre that serves simultaneously as an electrode, conductor, and load-bearing material. Their latest research breakthrough paves the way for essentially ’massless’ energy storage in vehicles and other technology.
Concord Pacific Developments unveiled the parkade for its four-tower Hillside project in Burnaby’s Concord Brentwood community on Monday. Demonstrating its commitment to installing residential EV parking that consistently goes above and beyond city requirements, every one of the underground parking facility’s 1,974 parking spaces has 24/7 access to EV charging, powered by an electrical infrastructure system so robust it has the capacity to supply all power access points at once, if needed.
Demand for electric vehicles (EV) has dipped among prospective consumers in Canada in 2024, according to the latest EY Mobility Consumer Index report. While overall car purchase intent in Canada saw a 6% rise from 2023, EV purchase intent dropped nearly 10% below global average, which saw a 3% rise. “We’re in the middle of a massive mobility shift and the dip in Canada’s EV demand is a wake-up call,” explains Jennifer Rogers, Automotive and Transportation Leader at EY Canada.
Saint John Energy is installing 10 new EV chargers – including four Level 3 fast chargers – in Saint John under a project partially funded by Natural Resources Canada. At a recent announcement, representatives from Saint John Energy and Natural Resources Canada outlined how the $380,000 project will bolster the availability of electric vehicle charging in the city.
A new universal Plug and Charge protocol is set to roll out in 2025, promising a seamless and secure charging experience for all EV drivers. The fragmented and frustrating nature of today’s EV charging experience has long been a barrier to widespread electric vehicle adoption. Every EV driver knows the drill: download another app, input payment details, authorize the account… and then hope the charger actually works. It’s a hassle.
Public utility commissions, transportation regulators and privacy watchdogs are increasingly asking charging providers: what steps are being taken to keep North America’s charging infrastructure safe and working in the face of growing cybersecurity risks? This blog post explains why cybersecurity matters for EV charging, things station buyers should look for when selecting a station and network provider such as third-party certification, the benefits of Systems and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type 2 certification (third-party certification) and key steps station owners can take to help minimize their exposure to cybersecurity risk.
Schneider Electric has recently released new survey findings showing Canadians are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of traditional public transit emissions. According to the survey, 83 per cent of Canadians recognize the need for electrified transit to support a sustainable future and are seeking actionable and innovative solutions to ease the nation’s collective emissions burden.
The New York Times Wirecutter Magazine has recently named the Grizzl-E Classic and Duo among the Best Electric Vehicle Chargers for Home. Grizzl-E again made the list for its affordability, reliability and rugged metal enclosure. The New York Times states: “Despite costing less than many of the chargers in our testing pool, the United Chargers Grizzl-E Classic 40A offers many of the same capabilities and features available in pricier models.”
On Monday 25th, 2024, Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. proudly announced a new regional partnership to distribute Electric Avenue, providers of convenient, affordable and easy-to-use smart charging solutions for residential and commercial use, across Western Canada. Electric Avenue was founded in 2021 with one simple mission: to speed up electric vehicle adoption in North America.
Making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) is a win-win for families looking to save money while reducing pollution. Due to cheaper refuelling and lower maintenance costs, most EVs cost less than their gas engine counterparts over their lifetime. Canadians are also benefiting from federal investments across the EV supply chain, which are positioning Canada as a provider in the growing global EV market and creating good manufacturing jobs across the country. Recently, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, alongside Member of Parliament Patrick Weiler, announced federal investments of $14.9 million for 20 projects that will install more than 3,000 EV chargers across Canada.
With consumer demand and ambitious government targets for zero-emissions vehicles, the growing number of battery electric vehicles (BEV) on the roads will need the support of widespread infrastructure. Developing sufficient and reliable charging equipment and resilient electrical grid requires the collaboration of the transportation sector with electrical utilities and manufacturers, as well as harmonization of safety rules and regulations across North America. CSA Group standards-based solutions provide a systems approach to the deployment of BEV infrastructure and its seamless integration into the electrical grid across the continent.
The Ontario government is building over 1,300 new electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in small and medium-sized communities, marking a major milestone in the province’s plan to increase access to EV chargers outside of large urban centres and support the electrification of transportation across the province. As the province continues to see substantial job creation and investment in the growing EV and EV battery manufacturing sector, these new charging stations will provide critical supporting infrastructure in communities across the province, including for EVs made right here in Ontario.
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and PowerON Energy Solutions, in collaboration with BetterFleet, are proud to announce the successful implementation of a smart charge management solution for the TTC’s electric buses. This groundbreaking collaboration enhances the TTC’s ability to optimize its electric bus charging operations, supporting the agency’s goal of transitioning to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.
Electric Avenue has introduced a cutting-edge feature in its charge management software, enabling charge point operators (CPOs) to set idle fees based on a vehicle’s State of Charge. Designed to address the increasing demand for efficient electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, this feature encourages drivers to free up charging spots once their EV reaches a designated charge level, thereby enhancing charging station availability and reducing wait times for other users.