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Electric Vehicles Could Save North Carolinians $92 Billion, Avoid 679 Hospital Visits

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RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina can avoid 679 hospital visits and save $92 billion by transitioning to zero-emission electric vehicles and trucks, according to a new report.

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DOE renews funding for PowerAmerica Institute; next-gen WBG semiconductors for power electronics

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These high-performance power electronics can increase electric vehicle driving range; help integrate renewable energy into the electric grid; and lead to significant energy savings. Raleigh-based PowerAmerica commercialized more than 10 WBG technologies over five years.

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The US Interstate Highway System Shows Us The Future of EV Charging

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One great example of incompleteness was US Highway 70 between Raleigh, North Carolina, and the coast, now also known as […]. Numbers can be inconsistent, construction practices differ (sometimes in important ways), and at times the system just isn’t really complete.

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U.S. lawmakers start a new battle: gas stations vs. charging piles

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billion for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with the goal of installing it across the United States by 2030. As charging stations follow electric car stations to center stage, U.S. As charging stations follow electric car stations to center stage, U.S. Since taking office in January 2021, U.S.

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Dutch EV charging station manufacturer Alfen joins Coulombs ChargePoint Network; Coloumb partnering with TomTom to expand EV driver services

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Coulomb Technologies and leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging station manufacturer, Alfen announced that Alfen’s ICU Twin public charging station is the latest to be compatible with Coulomb’s ChargePoint Network. A demonstration of this technology partnership is being shown at the Plug-in 2011 event in Raleigh, NC.

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport to buy 5 Proterra electric buses; 9th airport

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Mineta San José International Airport (SJC); Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); and Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Airports are an ideal use case for electric vehicle technology because of their predictable circulator routes and potential for shared charging infrastructure with other service vehicles in the fleet.

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Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings across US

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The initiative is part of Electrify America’s $2-billion investment in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and education in the United States over the next 10 years. Earlier post.). The 2,800 Level 2 charging stations will be located at approximately 500 sites, all with more than one charging station.