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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Volvo Cars, in cooperation with Starbucks Corporation, announced the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public. have been installed and are scheduled to become active later this month.

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Good Energies, Google and Marubeni Investing in Offshore Wind Backbone

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Energy investor Good Energies, Google and Marubeni Corporation are investing in the Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC) backbone transmission project. Source: Google. Good Energies, an experienced investor in the development of renewable energy projects across North America, Europe and Asia, and Google are each investing 37.5%

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Pike forecasts growth for wireless charging for plug-in vehicles, but tied to overall growth of plug-in market

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There are signs that such systems, installed at the factory or added at the dealership, could become a market differentiator for EV models, Pike suggests. Sacramento will round out the previously announced list of Apollo participants including Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, Duke Energy, Google, DTE Energy, and The Hertz Corporation.

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Evatran completes 1500+ hours of wireless charging trials with fleets

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Evatran has logged more than 1,500 hours of charging time on its Plugless L2 wireless charging systems installed across the country through its Apollo Trial Program. More than 15 installations are now complete, with the final installations slated for mid-August. Earlier post.).

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Toyota is already offering $10k off a lease for its fully electric 2024 bZ4X

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The car-buying website doesn’t say exactly where in Greater New York, but a quick Google search confirmed that this deal does indeed exist: However, when I click on Toyota’s “Greater New York” link, it’s not on the lease deals list. These figures are based on an MSRP of $47,734 and an allowance of 10,000 miles per year. Get started here. –

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15 Graphs That Explain the State of AI in 2024

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Generative AI investment skyrockets While corporate investment was down overall last year, investment in generative AI went through the roof. Google released the most in 2023. However, he notes that China leads in other categories including AI patents granted and installation of industrial robots.

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How Will EVs Change Convenience Stores and Truck Stops?

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EV chargers are an additional revenue source Installing EV charging equipment at your convenience store or truck stop means you can collect fees from drivers for charging their vehicles. EV chargers can boost your corporate image Another way that EV charging equipment installation helps your business is by improving your corporate reputation.

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