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Solar-powered mobile charging hubs
ChargeWheel’s Energy Trailers are a combined solar power generation and energy storage solution for charging personal electric vehicles of all kinds. e Energy Trailer system is capable of simultaneously charging four electric vehicles or
up to 400 e-bikes and e-scooters at DC fast charging (DCFC) speeds. ChargeWheel’s Energy Trailers are equipped with solar panels, 550KWh of energy storage capacity, and DCFC. e Energy Trailer is capable of charging vehicles with 100% solar energy generated by roof-mounted solar panels, enabling micromobility eets to utilize an unprecedented level of clean energy in their operations. Energy Trailers can operate in
any parking lot, dramatically reducing space, permitting, and equipment requirements for the infrastructure necessary to recharge micromobility eets at DCFC speeds. Energy Trailers don’t require a connection to the grid, making them completely mobile and capable of generating renewable electricity
onsite using solar panels. For EV drivers, ChargeWheel will introduce a yearly unlimited charging subscription plan, allowing drivers to charge their EVs at a xed cost per year at any location. Micromobility or EV eet operators can lease the trailers on yearly contracts, or for a monthly subscription fee, micromobility eet operators who use independent contractors for charging of their eets can direct their contractors to the nearest ChargeWheel Energy Trailer for charging.
ChargeWheel /// www.chargewheel.com
Optimizing the assembly process
HARTING’s new Han-Eco B series range now includes plastic housings that are fully compatible with
the standard Han B. e rear mounting option for prefabricated cabinet harnesses simpli es the assembly process as the insert side of the wiring harnesses can be easily snapped into the bulkhead mounted housing from the inside of the switch cabinet - rearward, allowing assembly oor optimization. In addition to monoblock inserts from the Han B series, the Han-Modular range can also be used in plug-compatible fashion in the
new Han-Eco B series. Hinged or holding frames allow the modules to be integrated into the plastic hoods or housings. Han-Eco B is available in the standard sizes 6B to 24B. Cable gland options include M20, M25, M32, and M40. e variety increases exibility when
it comes to the connection of new machine modules. Subject to cost and quality requirements, designers can choose either a plastic or metal housing. is ensures the downward compatibility of Han-Eco B hoods or housings in production systems. Plastic connectors
are easy to install, are resistant to corrosion, and o er exible assembly options. ey are re resistant to UL94 V0 and weigh about half as much as a connector made from die-cast aluminum.
HARTING /// www.harting.com
Next generation home solar loans
Mosaic announced the launch of PowerSwitch
6, the next generation of home solar loans. PowerSwitch 6 bundles together several new features designed to improve solar installers’ cash ow, streamline processing, expand their markets, and lower their customer acquisition costs. e PowerSwitch 6 suite o ers two loan structures— PowerSwitch CHOICE and PowerSwitch PLUS— which complement Mosaic’s home improvement loan. e existing loan o ering, renamed PowerSwitch CHOICE, is a solution for customers looking to add solar or solar and batteries to their home and take advantage of the 30% Federal tax credit to pay down their loan during the rst 18 months. e new loan structure, PowerSwitch PLUS, provides a loan amortization schedule designed for customers who don’t expect to receive a tax credit or who want to re-roof or make other energy e ciency improvements on their home at the same time as adding solar or solar and batteries, with payments reassessed at 18 months to reward any principal repayments.
Mosaic /// www.joinmosaic.com
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