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.
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.
Recently, Electric Avenue issued a response to the recent announcement that Enel X, a major player in the EV charging space, will be shutting down its North American operations effective October 11, 2024. This decision leaves over 170,000 EV chargers across the U.S. and Canada without software support, rendering them largely inoperable. The abrupt exit has drawn attention to a growing issue in the EV charging industry: the risks associated with closed-source hardware and software systems, which can leave customers stranded without the ability to migrate their equipment to another platform.
Rexel Energy Solutions and ChargeLab have partnered to help Canadian businesses secure grant funding for up to 50% of the costs associated with purchasing and installing new electric vehicle chargers. This funding is available through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), administered by Natural Resources Canada. Applications for ZEVIP opened on July 2, 2024, and will close on September 19, 2024. This is the first round of ZEVIP funding available to EV charger owners and operators since 2022. Eligible applicants include any Canadian business, utility, municipality, condo corporation, or other site host installing at least 2 DC fast chargers or at least 20 Level 2 chargers. Grant funding is limited to 50% of total project costs, with a maximum of $5 million per organization.
May 19, 2024 PowerON Energy Solutions has completed installation of the infrastructure to charge new electric shuttle buses operated by Nieuport Aviation to connect Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (Billy Bishop Airport) passengers, employees, and community members from Union Station to the downtown airport. Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of initiatives to…
May 1, 2024 As the renewables industry gathers in Toronto for the second EV & Charging Expo, an electrification success story is unfolding right here in the city with PowerON. This year, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will be introducing six 100% electric buses to replace the existing diesel-powered fleet that transports customers between the…