Schneider Electric – The company announced U.S. availability of its new EVlink DC Quick Charger for EVs. Schneider says users can charge 80% of their EV battery in less than 30 minutes using the charger. "We know more DC quick chargers will improve 'effective range' of electric vehicles helping to solve range limitations and encourage wider spread adoption," said Mike Calise, Director of Schneider's EV Power Business. "With easy access to fast and reliable chargers, people will be more comfortable buying and driving EVs."

ABB – Zurich-based ABB also believes its Terra 51 intelligent DC fast charger will help drive mass adoption of electric mobility in North America and toward that end will manufacture them in New Berlin, Wisconsin with availability expected the second half of this year. ABB says its fast charger "has proven to be a rock solid solution in Europe."

Coulomb Technologies – The Campbell, California company that has a network of independently owned charging stations connecting EV drivers to charging stations in 14 countries has just completed $47.5 million in Series D financing. "With this financing, we are well positioned to accelerate the deployment of our EV charging solutions and further solidify our position as the market leader," said Pat Romano, president and CEO of Coulomb Technologies. "These funds enable us to provide cloud-based solutions to cities, retailers, employers, parking operators and property managers that will drive the adoption of clean transportation."

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