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Coulomb Technologies and Carbon Day Automotive Unveil Solar Plug-In Station in Chicago

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Carbon Day Automotive and Coulomb Technologies unveiled a solar-powered electric vehicle charging station in the City of Chicago. kW solar panel array and a 5.5 The Solar Plug-In Station. The Solar Plug-In Station will be used daily by the City of Chicago to fuel the city’s electric vehicles with power from the sun.

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EV charging station provider DBT launches US operations; solar panels and Li-ion storage

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European electric vehicle supply equipment manufacturer DBT opened a US subsidiary in Chicago this January: DBT USA. In addition to providing Level I, Level II and Level III DC quick chargers, DBT USA has also secured strategic partnerships to offer a full range of sustainable charging infrastructure.

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Chevrolet will produce Bolt EV; ~200 mi of range

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GM North America President Alan Batey made the announcement ahead of the Chicago Auto Show. The progressively styled concept vehicle features selectable driving modes for preferred driving styles, such as daily commuting, and it was designed to support DC fast charging. The Bolt EV concept makes its debut in Detroit. Click to enlarge.

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EIA: major utilities continue to increase spending on US electric distribution systems

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Poles, wires, and substation transformers are being upgraded with advanced materials and new technology to better withstand extreme weather events, to allow easier frequency and voltage control during system emergencies, and to accommodate greater use of variable renewable generation (customer-sited wind and solar).

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CMU study finds that coal retirement is needed for EVs to reduce air pollution

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However, the air emissions damages resulting from electric vehicle charging hinge primarily on the amount of coal in the system, not the amount of wind or solar power, said Jaramillo. When EV charging load is added to a power system, wind and solar plant output can’t be turned up to respond because they are typically already fully utilized.

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Energy Secretary Chu says US faces a new Sputnik Moment in Chinas clean energy successes

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China has deployed the world’s first Ultra High Voltage AC and DC lines—including one capable of delivering 6.4 Some short distance plane routes have already been cancelled, and train travel from Beijing to Shanghai (roughly equivalent to New York to Chicago) has been cut from 11 hours to 4 hours. Solar fuels.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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By cutting red tape and avoiding costs for construction and electrical work, combined with free solar energy, Beam Global says its EV ARC systems can offer customers a lower total cost of ownership compared to grid-tied charging stations. This may well be the case with the EV ARC, a solar-powered off-grid charging station made by Beam Global.

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