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Grocery giant Loblaw doubles electric semi fleet, has 25 Tesla Semis on order

Baua Electric

The city of) Vancouver stood out as the ideal location,” says Wayne Scott, senior director of maintenance at Loblaw Companies Ltd. “(It) Electrek’s Take Loblaw’s eCascadia fleet is decked out in a green and blue “plug-in” livery with “100% electric” prominently emblazoned on the trucks’ front fenders.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Xcel Energy provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

The tool, built by ZappyRide , shows the total cost of ownership via incentive information, fueling costs, maintenance costs, and a plethora of other EV information. In addition, EVs have far lower maintenance costs and incentive programs via tax credits, meaning that they are even less expensive to own in the long run.

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

EV Connect

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. Before you set out, it’s important to check what type of EV plug you’ll need for fast charging. Coverage is sparse for now.

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