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FreeWire partnering with SMUD on Mobi Gen and EV Charger units

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FreeWire Technologies, a pioneer in flexible mobile power and EV charging technology ( earlier post ), will demonstrate its Mobi Gen and Mobi EV Charger units at DistribuTECH in partnership with Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD), the nation’s sixth-largest utility. SMUD is testing the units for deployment within Sacramento.

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Shell closing its California hydrogen refueling stations

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The locations of the closures are at Shell stations scattered throughout Northern California, located in San Francisco, Berkeley, San Jose and Sacramento. Shell last year acquired EV charging company Volta charge , and the acquisition is expected to help the company massively expand its Shell Recharge network.

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DOE releases report from 6 projects evaluating EV charging impacts on grid and customer charging behaviors

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Charging patterns with (TOU) and without (RES) whole house time-of-use rate during summer weekdays at Progress Energy, one of the participating utilities. The report also examines when consumers want to recharge vehicles, and to what extent pricing and incentives can encourage consumers to charge during off-peak periods.

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BMW Announces National Adaptive EV Charging System Expansion

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The proclamation coincides with the launch of the brand’s all-electric i5 and is supposed to incentivize customers into “aligning their vehicle charging with times when renewable energy is highest on the grid.” That’s progressive-corporate speak for charging vehicles when the demand for electricity is lower to ensure less energy is wasted.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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Partial Consent Decree, CARB moved forward the company’s plans for DC fast-charging in more metro areas, adding charging for regional routes, and strengthening highway networks. The company also will invest in rural Level 2 charging. Sacramento-Roseville-Arden-Arcade. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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This initiative will have a specific focus on charging station investments for electric transit buses and medium- / heavy-duty trucks located in or serving the community. Working with that framework, Electrify America recognized the strong need for transit and heavy-duty truck charging solutions as part of this investment.

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Zipcar introduces Honda Fit EV into UC Davis West Village fleet

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Zipcar has nearly 40 vehicles in approximately 20 locations throughout the greater Sacramento area. When connected to a 240-volt circuit, the Fit EV battery can be recharged in less than three hours from a low charge indicator illumination point and has a range of approximately 82 miles.

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