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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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BMW and Nissan have again joined forces—this time with EVgo, the nation’s largest public DC Fast charging network—to increase public access to DC Fast charging stations across the US. The partners will make an additional 174 locations in 33 states available to all EV owners in those markets, and plan to install 50 more in 2017.

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In-Home Solar: How Many Panels to Fully Charge Your EV?

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BMW i3 42 153 27.5 For example, a 300-watt solar panel under ideal conditions can generate 300 watts of power per hour, but in reality, due to various factors such as weather conditions and installation angles, its actual output may be less. Kia Soul EV 64 243 26.3 Chevrolet Bolt EV 60 238 25.3 Nissan LEAF 40 150 26.7

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Sapa opens up automotive-focused extruded aluminum R&D center in Michigan

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Sapa’s automotive customers include OEMs such as Ford, General Motors, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover and Tesla, as well as Tier 1 suppliers such as MAHLE, Benteler, Panasonic and TI Automotive. Most of the equipment has been installed and is in use.

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Recargo progressing with WCEH fast-charger buildout; subcontract with Supercharger builder Black & Veach

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which will install 61 DC fast chargers at 41 sites along major routes on Interstate 5, Highway 99 and Highway 101. The stations will be compatible with both the CCS plug used by electric vehicles manufactured by BMW, GM, and Volkswagen, and the CHAdeMO plug used by Kia, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. EV Connect Inc.;

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The partnership will also work to enhance workplace charging efforts at public power utilities, study the impacts of EVs in public power communities, and share insights regarding infrastructure installation and EV interaction with the modern grid. University of Oregon. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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BMW’s Mini is rolling out its electric car in three phases. To address the “range anxiety&# of prospective electric-car consumers in the US, a number of states, namely California, Oregon, and Hawaii, as well as private companies, are working to develop and install public charging stations on a large scale.

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U.S. funnels $623M to grow EV charging infrastructure

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The President has set a goal of installing half a million EV chargers across the U.S. The company outsold Subaru, BMW, and Volkswagen this year, grabbing 4.2 Tesla outpaces Volkswagen, Subaru, BMW in 2023 U.S. EVs continue to grab additional market share every year, and Tesla is leading the way. percent of the total U.S.