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GM launches Dealer Community Charging Program; > 40,000 charging stations and new smart EV supply equipment

Green Car Congress

General Motors announced a new community charging program to install up to 40,000 Level 2 EV chargers across the US and Canada. GM and its dealers will work together to expand access to charging in local communities including in underserved, rural and urban areas where EV charging access is often limited.

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Atlanta’s MARTA orders 6 Xcelsior CHARGE 40-foot electric buses from New Flyer

Green Car Congress

Order marks MARTA’s first electric bus purchase from New Flyer, joins over 40 North American agencies with active zero-emission bus programs supported by New Flyer. The purchase is supported by federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission (Low-No) Grant Program. New Flyer of America Inc.

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Mercedes-Benz launches Wallbox home EV chargers in the US – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Mercedes-Benz has announced that its Wallbox smart charger for overnight charging at home is now widely available across the US. It provides the typical range of smart-charging features through a phone app. The unit delivers up to 11.5 kW when operated at 48 amps on a 240-volt circuit.

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Fact or fiction? Will smart charging save you money 

Wallbox

Fast chargers ace the speed test, charging eight times faster than your standard charger. But smart chargers don´t just walk the walk. So, what’s so special about smart chargers, anyway? You can set charging schedules to power up when energy rates are at their lowest and track your consumption.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

My Energi

However, of all the specs, I was most interested in the addition of AC bidirectional charging capability as standard. After all, with V2G technology at the forefront of the EV charging conversation, it seems that the space has not only progressed, but also changed direction away from DC solutions.

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Hendy announces electrifying new partnership with myenergi

My Energi

As part of the agreement, Hendy will promote the myenergi zappi as its charger of choice, with the two companies working closely together to accelerate the transition to electrification. There will also be options available to wrap the purchase and installation costs into their vehicle finance agreement.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Level 2 Home EV Charging Station 

Blink Charging

Virtually all electric vehicle (EV) buyers will receive a Level 1 home charging cable with the purchase of their vehicle (although some car companies have stopped including them with the purchase of a new vehicle unless drivers opt to spend extra). . Schedule Charging During Off-Peak Hours .