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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. Available beginning Friday, October 2: Veterans Park, S.

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Volvo Trucks constructing electrified charging corridor in California for medium- and heavy-duty EVs

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Volvo Trucks North America, Volvo Financial Services, Volvo Technology of America, Shell Recharge Solutions, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center are partnering to develop a publicly accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network that connects several of California’s largest metropolitan areas.

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Up to $29M available for public EV chargers in SoCal; SCIP accepting applications

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A rebate project to increase public access to high-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) throughout Southern California launched this week in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Rebates of up to $80,000, or 80% of total costs, are available in designated disadvantaged communities.

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

Baua Electric

WattEV has just opened the first electric truck charging depot in the US to use the new Megawatt Charge System, capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts of power, currently the highest-speed charger available in the US, along with solar and battery backup on-site and a unique partially grid-islanded setup.

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Electrify America opening first California EV fast charging station in Torrance; targeting 9 in California by year-end

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The Country Hills Shopping Plaza in Torrance, California will be the site of the first DC fast charging station to open in the state as part of Electrify America’s plan to install approximately 160 charging stations in California by June 2019. Montebello Plaza, 2401 W. Via Campo, Montebello, CA. Elk Grove, CA. Novato, CA.

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Tesla offers free Thanksgiving Supercharging rates during off-peak hours

Teslarati

As a result, gas stations, EV charging stations, and basically any station that is meant for refueling will be another recipient of long lines and excessive wait times. “Avoid the rush this Thanksgiving holiday and charge for free during off?peak Fresno, CA. Fresno, CA – North Blackstone Avenue. Barstow, CA.

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California Energy Commission to award up to $6M to EV charging infrastructure projects

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Corridor Charging: Corridor charging gives existing and prospective electric vehicle owners the assurance that they can charge when driving long distances along a freeway or highway. Additionally, workplace charging may allow for more vehicle miles to be traveled using electricity.