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Electrify America opening first California EV fast charging station in Torrance; targeting 9 in California by year-end

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The Country Hills Shopping Plaza in Torrance, California will be the site of the first DC fast charging station to open in the state as part of Electrify America’s plan to install approximately 160 charging stations in California by June 2019. Livermore-San Francisco Premium Outlets, 2774 Livermore Outlets Dr., Livermore, CA.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven will leverage Austin’s Plug-in EVerywhere network of EV chargers, including Electric Drive, Austin’s downtown smart mobility showcase complete with a DC Fast Charger and solar kiosk. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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VW, BMW and ChargePoint partner to create SAE Combo DC fast charging corridors on the East and West Coasts

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In the initial phase, the aim is to install nearly 100 DC Fast charging ports across both coasts, with plans to expand the program to increase access to fast charging across the country. The installations will occur both within and between relevant metro areas, strategically spaced at a maximum of 50 miles (80 km) apart. to 4 hours.

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Hertz Italy Launches smart fortwo Electric Vehicle in Rome for Italo-NTV train customers

Green Car Congress

A fully charged battery is sufficient for up to 135 kilometers (84 miles). Hertz is the first car-rental company to deploy EVs and PHEVs (plug-in hybrid electric) on three continents—in the US (available to the public in New York, Washington, DC and San Francisco); the UK (London) and now Italy in Europe; and China (Shenzhen).

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BMW, Volkswagen and ChargePoint complete EV express charging corridors on the East and West Coasts

Green Car Congress

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel the most heavily-trafficked corridors on the East and West Coasts of the United States with the installation of 95 new DC Fast charging stations as part of the Express Charging Corridors Initiative—a collaboration of BMW of North America, Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Electric Car Charging Stations: 6 Easy Steps To Test Your Range Anxiety (Before Buying An EV)

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From a standard electric plug, batteries recharge at a speed of 2 to 5 miles per hour of charging. If your driving habits resemble the average American, who drives about 32 miles per day , then charging on a wall charger (also called “Level 1” charger) each night may be all you need to start. Locate DC Fast Chargers near you.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

Green Car Congress

Approximately 90% of Californians now live within 15 miles of an Electrify America ultra-fast charger, with 96% living within 25 miles. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario. San Diego-Carlsbad. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim.

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