Electric Vehicle Charging News
September 16, 2020
As summer days drift away, get back on the path to electrification with the Peak EV Insights magazine
As the end of summer approaches it is common to take a step back and reflect over the last few months. For FleetCarma, this summer was particularly busy and there were numerous highlights that include new program launches, exciting partnerships, and the release of the first edition of our digital magazine: Peak EV Insights. A collection of EV related articles created specifically for utilities[…]
September 9, 2020
Announcing SmartCharge Snohomish PUD
FleetCarma is pleased to announce the launch of SmartCharge Snohomish PUD, a new two-year electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with Snohomish PUD. This 100 vehicle profiling study will set out to better understand how EVs are driving and charging in Snohomish County and Camano Island. For more information, or for EV owners who are looking to enroll in the program, visit www.fleetcarma.com/smartchargeSnohomishPUD[…]
September 8, 2020
Announcing SmartCharge New England
FleetCarma is excited to announce the launch of SmartCharge New England, a new two-year electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with Middleborough Gas and Electric Department (MGED). This profiling study, which run in conjunction with their existing “MGED Drives Electric” program, will set out to better understand how EVs are driving and charging in Middleborough and Lakeville. For more information, or for EV[…]
September 2, 2020
FleetCarma enhances SmartCharge Platform with embedded EM&V services from Energy & Resource Solutions.
Waterloo, Ontario: FleetCarma is excited to announce it will be partnering with Energy & Resource Solutions (ERS) in order to enhance SmartCharge Platform. SmartCharge Platform is a scalable solution that allows utility companies to profile and manage the electrical load from charging electric vehicles. Currently there are 24 active programs, totaling over 9,000 EVs, with more planned in 2020. In order to provide an[…]
September 1, 2020
Announcing SmartCharge Massachusetts
FleetCarma is proud to announce the launch of SmartCharge Massachusetts, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with National Grid. This 500 vehicle profiling study will help establish the driving and charging behaviors of EV owners in Massachusetts. Join fellow electric vehicles owners in helping pave the way for National Grid, learn more about EV adoption in the region and earn rewards[…]
August 11, 2020
EV camping; a fireside chat about the realities of owning an electric vehicle
In the automotive industry, electric vehicles (EVs) are often seen as newbies, even though they have been around since the 1800s. Like any outsider to a group, they often face adversity over automatic acceptance. While the surge in electric vehicle popularity in recent years has helped alleviate common ownership concerns, there still appears to be some uncertainty among mainstream drivers. There are characteristics common[...]
July 28, 2020
A new 3900 electric vehicle study, The Geography of EV Charging, reveals how regional climates impact charging and driving behavior
Waterloo, Ontario: A new data-driven study outlines the complexity of electric vehicle charging behavior and indicates that utility companies need to take seasonal temperate and climate into consideration. Further analysis of the world’s largest electric vehicle data set by FleetCarma, a division of Geotab, showcases that EV charging and driving behavior is highly nuanced and must be examined at a territory specific level. “The[…]
July 28, 2020
The Geography of EV Charging: Understanding how regional climate impacts EV charging and driving behavior
It is a common notion that temperature, particularly the cold, impacts electric vehicles. More energy is used to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature and there are various forms of built-in battery conditioning. This results in reduced range for electric vehicles in colder climates. However, studies have shown that higher temperatures also impact the range of an EV for the same reason maintaining comfortable temperatures,[…]
July 28, 2020
Announcing SmartCharge Alabama
FleetCarma is proud to announce the launch of SmartCharge Alabama, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with Alabama Power (Southern Company). This one-year profiling study will set out to better understand how EVs are driving and charging in Alabama. For more information, or for EV owners who are looking to enroll in the program, visit www.fleetcarma.com/smartchargealabama or contact our SmartCharge team[…]
July 23, 2020
FleetCarma is proud to be a part of the exciting new AlectraDrive @Home program.
FleetCarma is proud to be a part of the exciting new AlectraDrive @Home program. Alectra Utilities is teaming up with numerous industry experts in order to help promote EV adoption, improve access to charging stations and better understand how to integrate electric vehicles with the grid. EV owners in the Alectra Utilities service territory will receive a free FleetCarma telematics device, as well as[…]
