Electric Vehicle Charging News
November 17, 2020
Results from the 2020 EV Driver Insights survey
We recently sent out a survey to members of our SmartCharge programs to better understand their charging behavior and to ask what is important to them for the future of the EV Ecosystem. With over 1,500 responses, we gained insight into everything from why they purchased an electric vehicle in the first place to what it would take from their utility company to shift[…]
October 13, 2020
FleetCarma’s continuing partnership with the Consumers Energy PowerMIDrive program
FleetCarma is excited to continue partnering with the Consumers Energy PowerMIDrive program. FleetCarma devices are available in conjunction with their incentive program that provides rebates for installation of Level 2 or DC Fast Charging stations. These programs will set out to better understand how EVs are being used in Michigan and will lay the grounds for properly integrating EVs with the grid. For more[…]
September 30, 2020
Announcing the launch of SmartCharge Mississippi
Waterloo, Ontario: FleetCarma is proud to announce the launch of SmartCharge Mississippi, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with Mississippi Power (Southern Company). This one-year profiling study will set out to better understand how EVs are driving and charging in Mississippi. Participating EV drivers will receive a telematics device, which is easy-to-install and collects charging data directly from the vehicle. This[…]
September 28, 2020
Announcing SmartCharge PGE
FleetCarma is proud to announce the launch of SmartCharge PGE, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with Portland General Electric (PGE). This three-year profiling study, with 500 vehicles, will set out to better understand how EVs are driving and charging in Portland. For more information, or for EV owners who are looking to enroll in the program, visit www.fleetcarma.com/smartchargepge or contact our[…]
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[...]
