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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

Cars That Think

In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Several factors combine to make Puerto Rico an ideal place for solar power and microgrids. The group is a pioneer in bringing solar energy to Puerto Rico, having installed the first photovoltaic (PV) panels in Adjuntas in 1999.

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All US States, DC, Puerto Rico Get Green Light For EV Charging Plans

InsideEVs

Now that all charging infrastructure projects have been approved, reimbursement funds have been made available.

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NREL study identifies nationwide charging needs; 28M charging ports by 2030 for 33M EV fleet

Green Car Congress

A new NREL study has estimated the number, type, and location of the charger infrastructure needed to support 30–42 million light-duty electric vehicles on the road by 2030. Now, NREL researchers have released The 2030 National Charging Network: Estimating U.S. —Eric Wood

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BREAKING: Tesla Model 3 Highland goes live in North America

Teslarati

As of writing, the upgraded Model 3 is now available for order in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The electric vehicle maker also highlighted the Model 3 Highland’s fully updated interior, which features a wraparound styling that includes customizable ambient lighting.

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

Baua Electric

The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI), part of the Inflation Reduction Act, has made $5 billion in federal funding available to build public EV charging stations. 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.

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smart USA and Nissan to Collaborate on New Gasoline-Powered B-Segment Vehicle for the US Market

Green Car Congress

The new vehicle is expected to be available for retail sale in the fourth quarter of 2011. smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo and related parts in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc.

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Everything You Should Know About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program

EV Connect

On September 27, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI for short). and Puerto Rico, had submitted their plans.