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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

Cars That Think

The goal is to keep the lights on at a low cost by utilizing an efficient mix of power plants. These DC projects sidestep the utility-dominated transmission-expansion planning processes. Many high-voltage DC (HVDC) transmission lines are already in operation, especially in China and Europe.

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What is Electrification of Transportation?

Driivz

For the transportation sector, electrification means replacing fossil fuels with electricity as the means of powering light-duty vehicles, medium- and heavy-duty trucks, and buses. So, road vehicles, in particular light-duty vehicles, are where the most opportunity lies for GHG reduction in the sector. But again, location matters.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

Green Car Congress

While the most populous states will see the highest sales volumes, with California, New York and Florida likely leading the way, as a percentage of total vehicle sales, smaller states will lead, with Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, DC, and Delaware among the top states for PEV penetration. of total light-duty vehicle sales in 2017.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

All fifty states, including Washington DC, were assessed. SMUD offers rebates to businesses for the purchase of new commercial light-, medium-, and heavy-duty PEVs, ranging from $750 per vehicle for Class 1-2b and passenger vehicles, up to $15,000 per vehicle for Class 8 assets,” the study states. Washington D.C.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV

Clean Fleet Report

The Ioniq 6 can charge as fast as some of its more expensive competitors For faster charging, owners can take advantage of three years of complementary unlimited charging at Electrify America stations, where with a 350kW DC unit, the Ioniq 6 can get up to 80% in 18 minutes, adding about 65 miles in 5 minutes.

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