https://www.metering.com/industry-sectors/iot/electrify-america-evs-retailers/
[350 kW charging stations will have a significant impact on local
distribution companies unless huge storage is installed at the charge
station locations to smooth out demand from the local grid. This is
similar to the base demand for a sizable housing subdivision, but will
only draw power for minutes at a time.]
Electrify America to install 100 EV chargers at retail outlets
May 1, 2018
In the US, Electrify America has announced partnerships to install 100
electric vehicle chargers at retail, convenience and refuelling locations.
The aim is to increase convenience for EV drivers.
The project has partnered with retail companies including Target
Corporation, Brixmor Property Group, Kimco Realty Corporation, Sheetz,
Casey’s General Stores, DDR Corporation, and Global Partners LP’s Alltown.
The 100 EV stations are part of the project’s $500 million, cycle 1
investment in EV charging infrastructure development and consumer EV
awareness and access initiatives.
Electrify America has plans to install 2,000 fast EV chargers at up to
484 retail, dining, parking and other convenience stations using the
cycle 1 investment. This is expected to be done by June 2019.
Over the next decade, a total of $2 billion will be invested towards
Electrify America. The investment will be made in four cycles.
Output of the EV chargers will range from 50KW, the most common standard
for fast EV charging, up to 350KW for highway stations.
The project’s 350KW charger powers an EV up to 20 miles per minute,
seven times faster than the 50kw DC fast charger.
Brixmor Property Group will be the first to install the project’s 350KW
fast EV charger at its Chicopee Marketplace in Massachussetts.
Electrify America will also offer 50KW up to 150KW DC and Alternative
Current EV fast chargers for metro locations to accommodate plug-in
hybrid and non-DC EVs.
Mark McNabb, CEO of Electrify America, said: “These partnerships allow
for more convenient charging opportunities for EV drivers.
“We’re purposefully placing our charging stations in locations where
people already go, where they are needed, and in places that offer the
best customer amenities, such as shopping and food, so that electric
vehicle charging is easier and more appealing. We are delighted to
partner with these hosts to offer their customers a new on-site service.”
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Darryl McMahon
Freelance Project Manager (sustainable systems)
