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In a milestone, the US exceeds 5 million solar installations

Baua Electric

The 5 million milestone comes just eight years after the US achieved its first million in 2016 – a stark contrast to the four decades it took to reach that initial milestone since the first grid-connected solar project in 1973. For example, Illinois, which had only 2,500 solar installations in 2017, now boasts over 87,000.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Enable smart charging and vehicle grid integration through solutions such as demand response, and other energy storage and load management strategies. National Grid. New York State. Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

About Joe: Joe has driven electric since 2017 with two BMWs: i3 REX and X5 40e. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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Audi highlights its range of electrification efforts; Q7 diesel PHEV, A7 fuel cell PHEV, BEV, 48V and more; 750 Wh/l by 2025

Green Car Congress

Under a venture with the motto “From Road to Grid”, Audi is therefore currently working on a concept to convert old batteries into stationary energy stores. A first test setup located near Ingolstadt recently started supplying the grid. Market launch is scheduled to begin in 2017. The company hopes to launch AWC in 2017.

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