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Hawaii becomes the 4th state to bring a NEVI EV charging station online

Baua Electric

The Aloha State follows Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania in opening its NEVI-funded DC fast charging station to the public. It features four EV Connect 150 kW DC fast chargers with CCS and CHAdeMO ports. It’s at the Kahuui Park & Ride lot near Kuihelani’s intersection with Puunene Avenue. Charging is free until March 10.

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How did the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program do in its first full year? – Charged EVs

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All 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and DC, submitted their plans by the August 2022 deadline, but since then, some have made a lot more progress than others. Ohio celebrated the opening of the first NEVI-funded station in December, and New York followed soon after. Meanwhile, Ohio has already released its second RFP.

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DOE awards $17M for vehicle technologies; batteries, PEEM, engines, materials, fuel

Green Car Congress

30 kW Modular DC-DC System using Superjunction MOSFETs This project will develop a new modular power conversion approach that utilizes both silicon and WBG devices to address the fundamental power conversion, loss, and component stress mechanisms. The Ohio State University. Fuels and lubricants (Area of Interest 5).

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Where to locate public chargers?

Electric Auto Association

It is a fact not obvious to non-electric vehicle (EV) owners that every electrical outlet (110v, 220v, or DC fast 480v) is a potential refueling spot for EVs. Anywhere there’s an electrical outlet! BY TIM BENFORD AND RAPP HANKINS OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON. In California, it is 134 mpg.

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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

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The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Duke Energy Ohio. City of Seattle.

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DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. Ohio State University. valve faces, piston crowns, and exhaust ports) to improve fuel economy.

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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers

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now has nearly 8,200 public DC fast-charging stations, filling in gaps on the route map, according to a new Bloomberg report. And Ohio claimed the first NEVI installation nationwide in December 2023. The number of public fast-chargers increased 7.6% gas stations.