SEOUL, Nov. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday it will introduce electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the United States next year as part of its strategy to advance into the fast-growing EV charging solutions business. Its 11 kilowatt wall-mounted and stand-type slow chargers, and 175 kW fast-charging models will be available in [...]
SEOUL, June 18 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of chargers for electric vehicles in South Korea has surpassed 240,000, data showed Sunday, amid the growing popularity of eco-friendly cars in the country. Fast chargers accounted for 10.6 percent of the 240,695 installed electric vehicle charging stations in South Korea, Rep. Park Sang-hyunk of the main [...]
SEOUL, April 25 (Korea Bizwire) — As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity, the importance of accessible and efficient charging infrastructure has become increasingly apparent. In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced plans to assign AoT (Address of Things) to charging stations, simplifying the process of locating them for EV drivers. Previously, the most [...]
SEOUL, March 29 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of applications for the installation of standard electric vehicle (EV) chargers at apartment complexes and workplaces is increasing. Starting in January, the Ministry of Environment has been accepting applications for the installation of common use standard EV chargers directly from the owners and operators of apartments, workplaces [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean automaker Kia Corp. said Thursday it will provide support in setting up electric vehicle (EV) chargers for buyers who live in apartments, villas and other multi-dwelling homes. Kia signed an agreement with EV charging service provider Home & Service Co. to start a EV charging solution program [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Seoul will receive citizens’ applications to choose sites for new electric vehicle chargers as part of its plan to supply 35,000 charging stations in the capital this year, city officials said Thursday. About 22,000 EV chargers will be installed in the city with the support of [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — Amid increasing voices pointing out the shortage of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs), the government is taking steps to regulate those who monopolize the use of fast chargers. The fast chargers run by the state power firm Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) will automatically stop charging if the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea will increase the number of electric vehicle chargers at highway service areas nationwide to over 1,000 by the end of 2022, the transport ministry said Sunday. Currently, there are 435 EV chargers at the country’s highway rest stops. The government plans to increase the number to 730 [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Tuesday that it will introduce street light charging stations and bollard charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in residential neighborhoods. A street light charging station is a quick charger that combines closed-circuit television, an LCD display and a street lamp. A bollard charger is [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Developers of new apartment complexes in Korea will be obliged to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at 5 percent of the total number of parking spaces, while existing apartment complexes will be required to have EV chargers at a minimum of 2 percent of their parking spaces. The Ministry [...]