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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The 12 states and DC —along with California and Hawaii—signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) calling for them to work toward a goal that 100% of new medium-duty (MD) and heavy-duty (HD) truck and bus sales will be zero emission by 2050, with an interim target of 30% by 2030.

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New York City Department of Sanitation to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse trucks

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs. DSNY will use a DC fast charger to charge each of the LR Electric vehicles.

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CEC launches $30M in incentives for fast charging in disadvantaged, low-income and tribal communities

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What’s offered: Rebates available for purchasing and installing eligible direct current (DC) fast chargers capable of at least 150 kilowatt-hours (kW) guaranteed power output at each active connector. Accelerating installation: Chargers must be available for public use within 15 months of application approval.

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Renewable energy generation operations begin at 75MW Electrify America Solar Glow 1

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Electrify America Solar Glow 1 is the result of a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with developer Terra-Gen. Electrify America is the largest open network of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles in the US to enter into a virtual power purchase agreement for new renewable energy generation.

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Coulomb and Aker Wade Announce Availability and Sale of First Networked DC Fast Charging Station

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Coulomb Technologies and Aker Wade Power Technologies announced the availability of their Networked DC Fast Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Networked DC Fast Charging Station. Networked DC Fast Charging Station. The Networked DC Fast Charge Station is distributed, marketed and supported by both companies.

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

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However, they do come with their own set of limitations that you should be aware of before making the purchase. In this post, we will go over some of the things you should keep in mind before purchasing an electric vehicle. The initial purchase price is higher for EVs. Charging stations are not readily available.

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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

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When on the road, DC fast charging to 80 percent battery capacity from 10 percent is 33 minutes, a 5-minute reduction when compared to previous standard range models. Customers can still include a 3-year subscription as part of the vehicle purchase, if they prefer. The new features of BlueCruise 1.2

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