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

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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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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. These corridors will be the backbone of the new national EV charging network. New Jersey.

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More than 100 Blue Bird electric school buses have been ordered so far; Cummins electric drive

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Blue Bird electric buses are already operating in California, North Dakota and Washington. Additional buses on order will transport students in California, Colorado, New Jersey, New York and Québec later this year or in 2020. —Phil Horlock, president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

The Truth About Cars

Meanwhile, the parts of the country that weren’t prioritizing expanding charging infrastructure or interested in backing California’s vehicle mandates saw the needle moving in the opposite direction. Charging infrastructure in California drastically eclipses infrastructure in North Dakota. Power said.

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This map shows where North Carolina’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be

Baua Electric

North Carolina has published a map that shows where its first 11 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program EV charging stations will be sited – have a look. It published the map so developers can apply for the funds the state received to build and operate the EV charging stations. Get started here. –

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This map shows where North Carolina’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be

Baua Electric

North Carolina has published a map that shows where its first 11 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program EV charging stations will be sited – have a look. It published the map so developers can apply for the funds the state received to build and operate the EV charging stations. Get started here. –

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

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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.