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Greenlots and Volvo Trucks partner on first installation of chargers for Volvo LIGHTS electrified trucking project

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Greenlots, a member of the Shell Group and a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions, has installed charging infrastructure for a fleet of electrified commercial trucks as part of its ongoing partnership with Volvo Trucks. Heavy-duty fleets have unique charging characteristics and needs.

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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs

Green Car Congress

The Responsible Battery Coalition, in partnership with the University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems, launched a comprehensive research project to compare the total cost of ownership of gas and electric vehicles (EVs). Where, when and for whom are EVs most cost-effective? Anticipated driving patterns.

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CPUC proposes revising Net Energy Metering rules to push customers to install storage with rooftop solar

Green Car Congress

For more than 20 years, California has aggressively supported the rooftop solar market through its Net Energy Metering (NEM) program in Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE), and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) territories. NEM has enabled 1.3

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Roadmapping Your Airport EV Charging Installation

Blink Charging

The world is turning to electricity to help clean up the transportation sector, and that includes airports and airline travel. Including cars, trucks, commercial aircraft, and railroads, transportation was responsible for 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States in 2021 and 20% of emissions globally.

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Commercial EV Charging Station Installation Guide

Setec Powerr

Were you thinking about installing commercial EV charging stations? With the popularity of electric vehicles, the demand for EV charging stations has skyrocketed. There’s no better time than now to install EV charging stations that can keep your business ahead of the curve while also being good for the environment.

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What makes maintaining electric vehicle charging stations more difficult than gas stations?

Setec Powerr

Electric vehicles are gaining popularity as people become increasingly concerned about the environment and rising fuel costs. While electric cars have many benefits, such as reduced emissions and lower fuel costs, they also present unique challenges when it comes to maintaining the charging infrastructure they require.

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Installing An EV Charging Station Would Be A Great Advertising Move For Small Businesses, Including Gas Stations

CleanTechnica EVs

News, a fuel station owner shared a reason his business wasn’t in a rush to install electric vehicle chargers. It should be noted that not every gas station you go to is owned by a corporation. In an interview with Yahoo! Many are franchised, and for those who don’t know the specifics of a franchise, […].