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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

Green Car Congress

Battery-electric bus manufacturer Proterra has introduced a new 35-foot vehicle based on the same technology platform as its current 40-foot Catalyst vehicle. This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes at a 500kW charge rate. Earlier post.).

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

Green Car Congress

To encourage consumer purchases of electric vehicles, federal grants and other funds have been awarded to install more than 15,000 home charge stations. The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability, designed to drive up to 350 miles without stopping to recharge or refuel.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

An empty Volt pack will take 10 hours to fully recharge; an empty LEAF about 20 hours. How full is the battery when it gets parked? For most folks most of the time, chances are the battery isn’t near empty when it gets plugged in, perhaps at work, perhaps at home after work. Until the next morning or just an hour or two?

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4 Reasons EV Charging Stations on College Campuses Makes Sense

EV Connect

Schools can apply for state and federal grants and incentives (EV Connect can help guide you through this entire process) that help offset initial installation costs. It’s Part of a Sustainable Future Despite some criticism about the sustainability of battery production, EVs are overall much better for the environment.