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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. The pilot program will include up to 600 EV customers in Colorado.

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

Clean Fleet Report

However, they are less excited about the possibility of finding charging points. What charging-related issues restrict EV growth and how can people begin tackling them? Elsewhere, research published this year suggests making home charging more accessible and affordable could not solve the problem.

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Grocery giant Loblaw doubles electric semi fleet, has 25 Tesla Semis on order

Baua Electric

The city of) Vancouver stood out as the ideal location,” says Wayne Scott, senior director of maintenance at Loblaw Companies Ltd. “(It) At night, they charge at one of five 180 kW ABB chargers located roughly 10 km outside of Coquitlam. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

EV Connect

According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are 36,366 DC Fast charging stations available in the United States. Should you use one of them to charge your Electric Vehicle (EV)? AC can be thought of as "low and slow" charging, while DC is very fast and powerful. This makes DC ideal for rapid charging stations.

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