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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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The year began with Blink’s exhibit at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) where we debuted the EQ 200 for European and Latin American (LATAM) markets, Series 3 for Asia-Pacific (APAC) and LATAM markets, PQ 150 for European markets, and the Series 9 30kW DC Fast Charger for global markets.

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How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities

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As mentioned in an International Parking and Mobility Institute (IPMI) blog , “parking revenues can return 50 to 65 percent net margins and can provide a much-needed cushion for an ailing budget.” With less maintenance and lower fuel costs , switching to an electric fleet can significantly reduce the cost of operating your fleet.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. NEVI funds can be used for EV charging infrastructure: acquisition, installation, network connection, operation, maintenance, and long-term EV charging station data sharing.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

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A couple of federal funding programs that pertain to truck stops and roadside convenience stores are: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI). DC fast chargers are ideal for these locations because they can charge the typical EV in under an hour.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

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Public transit buses are also steadily electrifying, led by California, New York City and the Washington, DC area as well as cities like Pittsburgh and Phoenix. In Europe , the electric bus is flourishing, with a 48% increase in registrations in 2021 compared to 2020.

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Your Questions Answered: How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV?

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EV drivers can enjoy tax credits and lower maintenance costs. Charging Cost Formula In a blog on this topic, Investopedia suggests using this formula: Charging Cost = (VR/RPK) x CPK. While DC fast charging is much quicker than Level 2, it is often more expensive. Here’s what the math says. kWh to $0.25/kWh.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

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And so that's what we call "DC fast charging." New DC fast-charging stations are being built at a fairly fast clip. The challenge for the makers there is that there are multiple DC fast charging networks out there run by different companies. It doesn't cover the whole thing, but you do get a chunk of it back as a tax credit.