Will EV charger network support surging customer demand?

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The EV market is expanding rapidly, but whether or not the EV infrastructure expands fast enough to support customer demand will depend on the commitment of…

California, New Jersey, New York to invest $1.3B in EV charging stations

June 4, 2018

In a bid to promote electric vehicle adoption, three states — California, New Jersey and New York — recently announced investments of up to $1.3 billion in…

Self-order kiosks let loose at National Restaurant Show

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

The number of self-order kiosks on display at the National Restaurant Show nearly tripled over last year's exhibits as hardware and software manufacturers rush…

Electrify America to install hundreds of EV stations at Walmart, Target, Sheetz, other retailers

April 24, 2018

Electrify America has announced that it will install "ultrafast" electric vehicle chargers at more than 100 retail, convenience and refueling locations across…

Solar powered EV charging station in Austin supports its smart cities initiative

March 1, 2018

A solar-powered kiosk in Austin, Texas, known as Electric Drive, enables residents to fuel electric vehicles and cell phones, as well as serving as an access…

USA Technologies expands availability of software for micro markets

February 28, 2018

USA Technologies Inc., a payment technology service provider of integrated cashless and mobile transactions in the self-service retail market, has announced…

AeroVironment releases next generation EV charging station

January 12, 2018

AeroVironment, a provider of electric vehicle charging and the preferred home charging solution supplier for nine global automakers, introduced TurboDX, its…

EV charging company EVBox reaches 50,000 stations worldwide

December 29, 2017

EVBox, a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging stations and charging management software, reached a milestone of 50,000 installed charging points…

Kiosk manufacturer and software developer announces Interactive EV Charging Solution

Aberdeen, North Carolina – Meridian Kiosks, the leading pioneer in self-service solutions, announces a new, innovative EV charging solution. “It’s something…

EV charging rates reach new heights, expanding options for a rapidly growing industry

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Numerous factors are influencing the rapid growth of EV charging stations. Faster charging technology is expanding options for property owners interested in…

The next big thing in self service solutions: interactive EV charging kiosks

by Chris Gilder — Founder/CEO, Meridian

The rise in electric cars on the road will encourage production of electric vehicle charging stations as the success of electric cars will be dependent on the…

Shoppers charge up electric cars at kiosks

October 4, 2016

Shoppers at five Hannaford supermarkets in Maine can now charge their electric cars at new kiosks. The charging kiosks are designed to charge cars in 2…

Ford powered by charging kiosks, solar energy

August 18, 2014

Ford Motor Company will install an information kiosk onsite at its Ford World Headquarters location to show visitors how solar power works and to offer details…

3 ways kiosks are changing transportation

by Nicole Troxell — Associate Editor, Networld Media Group

Kiosks are providing massive opportunities for mass access to transit.

Battery exchange kiosks for electric scooters roll into Taiwan

April 23, 2014

ATM-sized self-service battery-exchange kiosks are being rolled out in Taiwan by Kentfa Advanced Technology Corp. The batteries are for use in Kentfa's Isuda…

Tim Hortons electric vehicle charging station test exceeds expectations

May 30, 2013

Tim Hortons has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle charging station pilot launched earlier this year in Oakville, Ontario, by unveiling six new…

California McDonald's adds electric vehicle fast charge station

April 24, 2013

A McDonald's restaurant in Riverside, Calif., has installed a Blink Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger. The restaurant also has a standard Blink pedestal…

Electric vehicle charging stations add mobile payments

January 17, 2013

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are a big convenience for earth-friendly drivers. And with a new service from ParkNOW! and SemaConnect, EV drivers can…

USA Technologies intros cashless payment options for kiosk market

October 16, 2012

USA Technologies Inc. announced the expansion of its cashless payment and M2M services in the kiosk market with electric vehicle stations sold by an existing…

Green McDonald's deploys educational touchscreen solution

August 10, 2009

Quality Automation Graphics has announced its Energy Efficiency Education Dashboard, or EEED, has been unveiled at the grand opening of the third "green…