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Ford F-150 Lightning customers to receive 250 kWh of complimentary ultra-fast charging at Electrify America charging stations

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Standard pricing for Electrify America DC fast charging varies by location; in California, the Guest & Pass Members price is $0.43/kWh. In some states, such as Texas and Wyoming, pricing is by the minute: 1-90 kW: $0.16/min, This included charging benefit is available solely to F-150 Lightning retail customers. min, 1-350 kW: $0.32/min.

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Western Governors pledge to create electric vehicle charging network

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The governors of Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to create a unified regional electric vehicle plan to allow electric vehicles to recharge and travel easily along the 5,000 miles of freeways in the western region. Interstates 25, 80 and 90 in Wyoming.

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Electrify America to more than double its current EV charging network by end of 2025

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Electrify America is the largest, open DC (Direct Current) Fast Charging network in the US. Both initiatives are part of a global announcement today by the parent company Volkswagen Group to substantially increase public charging infrastructure in North America, Asia and Europe.

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Profiteering Hampers U.S. Grid Expansion

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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. In fact, DC lines are now the preferred choice in Europe’s plans to unite the continent.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

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According to the Alternative Fuels Data Center, there are 36,366 DC Fast charging stations available in the United States. Before you plug in, take a moment to learn the difference between AC and DC charging, how much time it will take, and whether there are any consequences for your route planning or battery maintenance.

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Wyoming wants to phase out sales of EVs by 2035 to “ensure the stability” of the oil & gas industry

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The State of Wyoming is considering phasing out the sales of electric vehicles by 2035 to “ensure the stability” of its oil and gas industry. ” In 2021, Wyoming ranked eighth nationally in crude oil production, producing 85.43 Wyoming’s support of the oil and gas industry is highly visible in SJ0004.

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

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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. penetration, respectively.

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