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WattEV opens US’ first megawatt charge station with 1.2MW speeds and solar

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That latter part is particularly interesting – WattEV got grants from the California Energy Commission to create this grid-islanded setup, wherein power for the chargers is fully provided by 5MW of on-site solar (which WattEV wants to expand to 25MW eventually) and 3MWh of battery backup. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

Green Car Congress

The investments include: Electric vehicle charging: Ten grants totaling more than $3.5 Operations and maintenance for hydrogen fueling stations: Four grants totaling $1.2 Heavy duty, vehicle-to-grid fleet: A $2.3-million million for the operation and maintenance of hydrogen refueling stations throughout the state.

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The City of Porterville Partners with EV Connect to Deploy EV Charging

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Located in the San Joaquin Valley, with Fresno to the north and Bakersfield to the south, the City of Porterville, California, serves as a gateway to Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Kings Canyon National Park, and as a vital pit stop for travelers along the Great Western Divide Highway.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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US DOT awards nearly $1B for California high-speed rail construction

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million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority for initial construction of California High-Speed Rail. Construction will begin next year in Fresno. California’s 220-mph high-speed rail system will connect to the rest of the state’s transportation network. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded a $928.-