Has This Little-Known Company Solved EV Charging’s Biggest Problem?
Launched in California in 2019, Xeal focuses primarily on installing level-two EV chargers for multi-family apartment or condo complexes, university residence halls, and other mostly private spaces.
In 2021, Xeal introduced a distributed-ledger technology called Apollo. Xeal chargers have no WiFi or cellular connection, nor do they require the user's phone to have a cellular signal—a great thing, since many are located deep within parking garages that can act like Faraday cages. They simply rely on nearfield communication with the phone. In addition to enhancing reliability, this makes Xeal chargers less expensive to operate, too, because they don't each need their own cellular data plan.
There is nothing about the Apollo communications protocol that limits it to level 2 charging; it just so happens that Xeal has focused its marketing on real estate management companies to provide residential-type charging.
Cardata’s Road to Vehicle Reimbursement Revolution
With Cardata as your fully-managed vehicle reimbursement partner, you can confidently navigate the complexities of vehicle reimbursement, knowing that you have a trusted ally in the passenger seat.
Over the last twenty-five years, Cardata has been finding ways of solving the problems posed by programs like fleet, IRS standard rate, and taxable allowance, working with some of the world’s best companies as their vehicle reimbursement partner.
In 2018, we launched our GPS Tracking App V.1, providing drivers with a comprehensive reimbursement companion on the road. Over the years, that product has grown into our flagship mileage capture application, Cardata Mobile.
We envision a future where vehicle operations for businesses are simple and hassle-free. As industry experts in technological solutions for companies with employees on the road, we’re dedicated to helping businesses achieve this vision.
FreeWire Launches Boost Power Pro: New Era of EV Charging & Energy Management
FreeWire Technologies, a leading provider of battery-integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and energy management solutions, announced Boost Power Pro, the flagship offering within FreeWire’s latest product line, the Pro Series.
FreeWire leverages unique built-in energy storage to deliver new features such as power sharing, blackout charging, and site backup power that lower operating expenses, increase resiliency, and provide a superior charging experience for drivers.
“Designed with quality and serviceability in mind, the Boost Charger Pro and Boost Power Pro are more than just chargers; they’re comprehensive energy solutions ensuring preparedness and flexibility in a wide range of scenarios,” said Martin Lynch, COO at FreeWire.
Hybrids: The Fool’s Gold of Electrification?
By Kate Harrison, Co-founder, MoveEV
At first glance, PHEVs seem like the perfect solution and the market has embraced them accordingly. Last year alone, PHEV sales in the U.S. surged by 20 percent, with more than 860,000 now on the roads.
But there's a catch. The environmental and financial benefits of PHEVs are contingent upon one crucial factor: regular charging. When fleet drivers neglect to charge their PHEVs and rely excessively on gasoline, the advantages rapidly dissipate.
Companies must adopt a pro-charging approach. Installing charging infrastructure at workplaces, facilitating on-the-go charging, creating a home-first charging policy, and reimbursing employees for home charging are all essential steps.
By ensuring that PHEVs are charged regularly, companies can truly harness their potential for sustainability.
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