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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

Paired with renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or other energy sources, facilities can use the BES system to store and harness solar power or as a backup power source by storing energy from the grid. Incorporating a BES system can aid in lowering the operational costs of a DC fast charger.

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Kia EV9 sales are heating up in the US

Baua Electric

2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line (Source: Kia) With up to 350 kW DC fast charging, the EV9 can charge from 10% to 80% in 24 minutes. Kia is building the EV9 in South Korea, but production is slated to move to its West Point, GA, plant early this year to take advantage of the federal tax credit. With 42.8″

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

Cars That Think

government was going to try a whole bunch of different government interventions—incentive programs, tax credits, grants, infrastructure investments—to bend the trajectory of our energy transition. What was the maximum share of wind that we could have in the system without blowing it up—5 percent or 20 percent or 30 percent?

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

480V DC Fast Charging 65 minutes (10 to 90-percent) at 50 kW. 480V DC Fast Charging 40 minutes at 150 kW. The cabin was quiet with the 0.278 coefficient of drag (Cd) keeping wind noise at a minimum, including the exterior mirrors offering no noise at freeway speeds. Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay.

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Lucid Motors unveils Lucid Air luxury electric sedan

Green Car Congress

The Lucid Air will be available initially in North America, offered in four model ranges: The Air, the starting point for the lineup, available in 2022 and starting below $80,000 ($72,500 after USA federal tax credit). The well-equipped Air Touring model, available late 2021, from $95,000 ($87,500 after USA federal tax credit).

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Deep Dive into the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit in 2022 and 2023

Blink Charging

The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Infrastructure tax credit expired at the end of 2021; however, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the program was renewed for another 10 years with a few caveats. Learn more about the EV tax credit. Use Form 8911 to claim your credit.

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

Get Electric Vehicle

4 Onboard Charger: The onboard charger converts AC (alternating current) power from an external charging station or electrical outlet into DC (direct current) power to recharge the vehicle’s battery pack. 7 DC-DC Converter: A DC-DC converter converts high voltage DC supply from the battery to low voltage supply.