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US COVID-19 mitigation efforts resulting in significant decline in traffic, emissions and fuel-tax revenues

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Greenhouse gas emissions reductions from road transportation were down across the United States from early March to early April 2020. (UC The reduction in VMT per state was correlated with the number of COVID-19 cases and number of deaths (per 100,000 population)—i.e.,the Fuel saved, tax revenue lost.

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Volkswagen boosts range of 2022 ID.4 electric SUV to EPA-estimated 280 miles

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4 improves the DC fast-charging speed for model year 2022, from 125 kW to 135 kW. 4 comes with three years of unlimited 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America DC fast chargers at no additional cost, helping to inspire range confidence. The 2022 ID.4 Pricing for the 2022 ID.4

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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The year began with Blink’s exhibit at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) where we debuted the EQ 200 for European and Latin American (LATAM) markets, Series 3 for Asia-Pacific (APAC) and LATAM markets, PQ 150 for European markets, and the Series 9 30kW DC Fast Charger for global markets.

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Longer charge times bring unexpected benefits to supermarkets

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The Connection Between Charging Speed and Customer Dwell Time Electric vehicle charging stations, particularly DC fast chargers, come in various speeds and configurations. Lower-speed DC fast chargers are typically less expensive to install than their high-power counterparts.

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How Hotels Can Power Up Summer Travel with EV Charging Stations

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This not only attracts environmentally conscious consumers but can also qualify hotels for sustainability-based tax incentives and other benefits such as LEED certification points and carbon credits​. For more upscale hotels with amenities like a popular restaurant or valet service, DC fast chargers might be a consideration.

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Volkswagen ID.4 becomes Top 3 most affordable U.S. EV, but there’s a catch

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4 will be the third most affordable electric vehicle offering in the United States, but the German automaker will nerf performance to reach the price point. The vehicle will now have a starting price of $37,495 instead of $39,995 and, with federal tax credits, will be just under a $30,000 vehicle at the base model.

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. The 183 projects in 43 states include several for the manufacturing of advanced batteries; biomass projects; and vehicles. President Obama announced the award of $2.3 Aerovironment, Inc.