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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. In addition, these standards establish workforce training provisions. Background. Under 23 U.S.C.

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Starting this year, Moscow will only buy electric buses

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Starting this year, by the decision of the Mayor of Moscow, we will not buy diesel buses, except for transportation in a special mode. We will also install about 200 electric charging spots a year for the development of personal electric transport. The production of electric buses in Moscow will significantly reduce their cost.

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NREL report finds electrified heavy-duty vehicle powertrains could provide lower total cost of ownership than diesel under certain conditions

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A new total cost of ownership (TCO) study from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) finds that battery-electric and fuel-cell electric commercial trucks could be economically competitive with conventional diesel trucks by 2025 in some operating scenarios. —Chad Hunter, lead author of the report and former NREL researcher.

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Analysis finds annual running cost of EVs less than ICE; but with purchase price factored in, it flips

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Self Financial, a fintech company, has compared the running costs of electric and non-electric vehicles in each state. Across the US the average annual cost of running an electric vehicle is $2,721.96, while gasoline vehicles cost an average of $3,355.90 per year to run—a difference of $633.94 per mile.

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How to Buy a Car Online

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How to Buy a Car Online A Step-by-Step Guide To Remove Risk This article may contain affiliate links. In this article, we’ll detail a step-by-step guide on how to buy a car online so you can proceed in an informed manner. Decide on a Budget Setting your budget is crucial, whether you buy a car traditionally or online.

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Leasing vs. Buying EV Charging Stations

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This growth is far slower in the United States, likely due to a lack of charging stations. But, thanks to the combination of increasing tax incentives for charging stations and vehicles — and President Joe Biden’s proposal to add 500,000 charging stations nationwide — this trend may reverse sharply.

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UK launching £400M vehicle charging infrastructure fund; putting extra £100M to support for buying EVs

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Among the elements in the budget are the launch of a new £400-million (US$530-million) Charging Investment Infrastructure Fund and the provision of an extra £100 million (US$133 million) towards helping people buy battery-electric cars.

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