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WattEV opens US’ first megawatt charge station with 1.2MW speeds and solar

Baua Electric

That latter part is particularly interesting – WattEV got grants from the California Energy Commission to create this grid-islanded setup, wherein power for the chargers is fully provided by 5MW of on-site solar (which WattEV wants to expand to 25MW eventually) and 3MWh of battery backup. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Why terminal tractors are the best first choice to electrify – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

OK Produce in Fresno, California, delivers perishable fruits and vegetables, so uptime is critical. The company is moving forward aggressively with electrification, and part of its strategy is electrifying its drayage vehicles. Terminal tractors are unique vehicles.

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BMW i and EVgo expanding ChargeNow DC Fast program; 500 more fast chargers in US; no-cost DC and Level 2 for BMW i3 drivers

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW of North America announced, in cooperation with NRG EVgo, the expansion of the ChargeNow DC Fast program. Fresno, CA. Earlier post.) ChargeNow DC Fast markets include: Atlanta, GA. Austin, TX. Boston, MA. Chicago, IL. Dallas, TX. Denver, CO. Houston, TX. Los Angeles, CA. Monterey, CA. Nashville, TN.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

Therefore it is important that auto manufacturers, policy makers and electric utilities work together very closely. “ We think there will be a substantial preference on the part of the customer to head to 220. Frankly, we need to find a way to make that a seamless part of the whole customer experience. But we see a 6.6

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America last week submitted supplemental information to the California Air Resources Board (ARB) detailing its proposed charging investment in and benefit to underserved, low-income, and disadvantaged communities in the state as part of its court-mandated investment plan. The supplement adds a sixth: Fresno.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Recent announcements demonstrate that electric utilities and some auto makers want to make V2G a reality. Posted byJohn Addison Labels: autos , Batteries , clean fleet , cleantech , electric utilities , electric vehicles , energy , EV , green tech , Plug-in , zev 5 Comments: Martin Bromley said. 2) Chevy Volt (2) China (2) ECOD3.SA

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