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Sep 04, 2024

Part 5: Equipment Selection

You can generally look to a few electrical specifications of the selected chargers to appropriately size the required switchgear. A good place to start is to figure out the required circuit breaker sizes to be included in the switchgear. You will need to figure out what you need for both the individual branch circuit breakers for each charger and the main circuit breaker.

Jul 16, 2024

Key Components of DC Fast Charging Stations

People new to the Electric Vehicle (EV) industry may find the DC fast charging ecosystem complex. Let's examine the required equipment, utility infrastructure, and the process of charging an EV with a DC fast charger.

May 15, 2024

Part 4: The Fundamentals of EV Charging

Charging an electric vehicle (EV) is a complex interaction involving sophisticated site infrastructure and advanced vehicle systems. This process requires a seamless communication exchange between the EV and the charger to optimize charging parameters such as speed and energy transfer.

Apr 23, 2024

Electrical Basics: Part 3

A circuit breaker is an electrical safety device designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overcurrent conditions.

Apr 09, 2024

Electrical Basics: Part 2

To charge their batteries, EVs need to connect to a power source that can deliver a certain amount of energy over a certain period of time. But what is the difference between power and energy, and why does it matter for EV charging?

Mar 19, 2024

Electrical Basics: Part 1

With so many new EV charging business development opportunities, the EV infrastructure industry is seeing an explosion in the growth of new people entering the space. However, the ecosystem of EV fast charging sites can be complex and overwhelming to understand for those new to it.

Jun 01, 2023

Do More with EVO™: Equipment Corrosion Prevention

Fuel equipment maintenance is a significant expense for C-stores. A single corrosion-related maintenance and repair can range anywhere from $1,200 for a simple dispenser filter change, all the way to $2,000 or more for the replacement of a critical device like a dispenser meter. The rapid growth of accelerated corrosion in retail fuel operations can have significant impacts on C-store operators....

May 30, 2023

How Much Are EV Charger Outages & Truck Rolls Costing You?

According to J.D. Power’s 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, 43% of EV driver respondents had encountered broken public charging stations. Up to 25% of public U.S. EV chargers are out of operation at any given time, with these outages often going undetected until a technician is physically present. Outages are routinely due to a charger communication failure which leaves the Charg...

Mar 21, 2023

EXPLORING EV INFRASTRUCTURE ACROSS INDUSTRIES: AUTO DEALERS

In order to meet automaker requirements for the continued sale of EVs, auto dealerships across the country are gearing up to install Level 2 and Level 3 (DC Fast) EV chargers. With most automakers issuing tight time frames to install these EV chargers by the beginning of 2024, dealers are running into supply chain bottle necks, permitting and design delays, and long lead times when it comes to...

Mar 13, 2023

Maximizing Efficiency and Profitability in Fuel Delivery

As fueling stations continue to evolve to meet changing consumer demands they’ve increased in size and volume. As part of that, marketers are now depending on their pump controllers more than ever. Today, some stations need their pump controller to be able to deliver consistent flow rates, adjust to changes in demand, and optimize energy consumption. To meet this rising demand, marketers are...

Mar 09, 2023

The Hidden Challenges of Inaccurate Fuel Dispensing

Without proper flow rate monitoring, marketers can face significant problems that can affect their bottom line and reputation. Petroleum marketers and distributors play a crucial role in the fueling industry by ensuring that fuel is delivered safely, efficiently, and accurately to their customers, but what happens when it’s not?

Feb 16, 2023

AVOIDING BOTTLENECKS WHEN DEPLOYING EV INFRASTRUCTURE

The U.S. has known for roughly two decades that it would eventually face a shortage of skilled electricians. Unfortunately, the shortage is hitting just as the National Electric Vehicle Investment (NEVI) program kickstarts the deployment of tens of thousands of electric vehicle (EV) chargers nationwide. As a result, the industry will have to find innovative ways to minimize the labor required by...

Feb 01, 2023

INCREASING CHARGER UPTIME WITH RESILIENT INFRASTRUCTURE

Electric vehicle (EV) ownership is on the rise in the U.S., but consumer surveys suggest that the EV charging experience needs to improve to address the lingering concerns of buyers. EV owners are worried about being able to reach their destinations, according to J.D. Power’s 2021 Electric Vehicle Experience ownership study, which found that vehicle range is the top thing on owners’ minds. A...

Jan 23, 2023

OVERCOMING OBSTACLES IN THE EV CHARGING INDUSTRY

The electric vehicle (EV) charging industry is poised for rapid growth in 2023. However, the industry will need to overcome two challenges – one set by legislators and another inherent to the market. EV Charger operators will need to find a solution to increase uptimes and deploy infrastructure rapidly. In this 5-minute read, we explore these challenges and how the NexPhase™ can help overcome them.

Nov 10, 2022

Top 5 EVO™ Series User Interface Features

While the EVO™ Series is capable of automating and streamlining so many fuel system and business processes for marketers, interacting directly with the user interface remains a routine operation for store personnel, technicians, and maintenance teams. Let’s take a look at the top 5 user interface features that marketers say makes EVO™ Series the industry’s most intuitive.

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Oct 26, 2022

Is There A Simple Solution For EV Charger Infrastructure?

Charging, DC Fast Chargers, Switchgear

NexPhase™ Smart EV Switchgear is an all-in-one turnkey switchgear solution which contains the entire infrastructure required between the utility service and up to four 150 kW Level 3 DC fast chargers. Unlike any switchgear of its kind, the NexPhase™ Smart EV Switchgear features cutting-edge grid intelligence for switchgear and EV charger remote monitoring and control.

Oct 25, 2022

Understanding Switchgear

DC Fast Chargers, Switchgear, EV

A switchgear is a critical component of DC fast charging infrastructure which is composed of electrical panels with the task of receiving, distributing, and protecting the site’s power. Traditionally, these post-and-frame switchgear systems are comprised of multiple mixed-manufacturer electrical panels including breakers panels, a current transformer (CT) cabinet, and transformers. All of which...

Oct 06, 2022

Quick Guide to Understanding NEVI Funding

NEVI, DC Fast Chargers, Charging, Switchgear

In support of the NEVI program, the NexPhase™ Smart EV Switchgear delivers a turnkey EV charger infrastructure solution. NexPhase™ enables rapid deployment of EV charger stations by providing the entire electrical infrastructure needed to bridge the gap between utility power and EV chargers. It is purpose-built to the NEVI guidelines (supports four 150 kW DC fast chargers) and can accelerate you...

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Oct 05, 2022

How Do EV Fast Charger Stations Work?

Switchgear, EV, NEVI, DC Fast Chargers, Charging

Access to NEVI funds requires the recipient to include a minimum of four 150 kw DC fast chargers (also referred to as Level 3 chargers) in their charging stations. Unlike the Level 1 or Level 2 chargers commonly found at in-home charging systems and shopping centers, L3 chargers require an enormous amount of utility power and station infrastructure. Let’s take a look at the equipment these L3 fa...

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Jun 15, 2022

Can you Fully Automate Corrosion Mitigation Maintenance?

Corrosion, Automation, Automatic Tank Gauge

Monthly inspections, compliance testing, dispenser filter changes, etc. The list of maintenance initiatives marketers must keep track of goes on and on. With the recent influx of corrosion-related maintenance issues on the rise, how can you add anything more to your plate? Learn how marketers are leveraging their Automatic Tank Gauge to automate, monitor, and control their corrosion mitigation...

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