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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County. feet and can operate in the event of a blackout or power outage.

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Toyota and Lexus partner with WattTime to offer lower emissions EV charging program

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WattTime, founded in 2014, provides information to everyone from power utilities to individual users on the best forecasted times to pull electricity from the grid for the smallest carbon footprint. Last year Toyota launched the all-new BEV crossover, the bZ4X. Toyota also offers PHEV vehicle options with the Prius Prime and RAV4 Prime.

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Geely supporting Danish initiative on e-methanol with vehicle trials in Aalborg

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Through Power to X (PTX), the conversion of renewable energy to other usable forms, green e-methanol is an optimal solution for Denmark to store excess renewable power, stabilize its national power grid, and produce a sustainable carbon neutral renewable fuel. Both have their own advantages and together complement each other, Geely says.

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This new Texas power company’s electricity comes with a home battery

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Base Power operates in deregulated areas of Texas, and Base Beta is available now to customers near Austin who can choose their power provider. When the Texas grid is up and running Base Power’s home battery will help stabilize the grid, and when it’s down, Base Power’s batteries keep its customers’ lights on.

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This retail fueling giant is about to integrate DC fast charging at a lot of gas stations

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GVR’s network connects multiple onsite cloud-based services, from point-of-sale payment and loyalty systems to localized energy management and off-grid charging solutions. Konect’s system is available now in the US and Europe, with more markets to come.

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Tesla’s ‘Drive on Sunshine’ feature is close: Here’s a first look

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It will also allow drivers to set the vehicle’s battery to charge as usual from any available sources for enough daily driving range, “then reserve part of your vehicle’s battery to charge only when excess solar is available.”

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NEC introduces 12V Li-ion battery line for stationary applications

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in alternatives to common 12-Volt, 35 Amp-hour lead- acid batteries and significantly extend the service life and reduce the total cost of ownership of energy storage systems used with telecommunication equipment, remote off-grid power systems, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), medical carts, and solar photo voltaic systems.

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