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EVgo plans high-power fast chargers at Chase bank branches, some with solar

Green Car Reports

High-power EVgo DC fast-charging stations are coming to Chase bank branches beginning this summer—some likely with solar power. Chase will add fast charging at 50 branch locations, potentially in California, Indiana, Illinois, New York, Oregon, and Pennsylvania, according to an EVgo press release.

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The US government opens 22 million acres of federal lands to solar

Baua Electric

Photo: BLM The Biden administration has updated the roadmap for solar development to 22 million acres of federal lands in the US West. The updated roadmap refines the analysis in the original six states and expands to five more states – Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. million homes. million homes.

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Maxwell Vehicles, Rossmönster offer a new era of van life with bespoke solar electric camper

Electrek

Ahead of its public display at the Adventure Van Expo in Oregon this weekend, EV specialist Maxwell Vehicles announced it has teamed up with premium van-builder Rossmönster to create a purpose-built electric camper that fans of this site are going to eat up. Check it out.

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Megawatt charging for electric big rigs is starting to arrive

Baua Electric

WattEV this week announced the opening of a solar-powered charging station for medium-duty and heavy-duty commercial trucks in Bakersfield, California. The Bakersfield station has three Megawatt Charging Standard (MCS) 1,200-kw chargers connected to its solar array, WattEV said in a press release.

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Daimler’s first two eM2 electric box trucks have officially hit the road

Baua Electric

The Freightliner eM2, made at Daimler Truck North America’s factory in Portland, Oregon, is being distributed to customers across the US. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers. If you’re considering going solar, it’s always a good idea to get quotes from a few installers.

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Hertz adds 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid to rental fleet

Green Car Congress

The Sonata Hybrid is available to rent at airports including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dulles International and Chicago, as well as cities such as San Jose, San Diego and Long Beach in California; Portland, Oregon; and Denver.

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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

Teslarati

The Reddit user writes in their post that, when faced with buying a new vehicle , they came across a shop in Portland Oregon called EV Rides that would take older Nissan Leafs and retrofit them with batteries from newer models. And because their workplace has solar charging available, the vehicle essentially charges for free.