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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

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Nevada joins 16 other States, the District of Columbia and Québec in this effort— led by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)—to work toward a goal that 100% of all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be zero emission vehicles by 2050 with an interim target of 30% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.

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Cadillac embarks on first hands-free cross-country highway drive with Super Cruise

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A group of stakeholders and media will put the power of Super Cruise technology to the test in twelve Super Cruise-equipped Cadillac CT6 vehicles, which departed from Cadillac House in New York City and will travel to Los Angeles, California. Super Cruise will be available this fall in the 2018 Cadillac CT6. Andrew Cuomo.

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Electrify America launches first mobile app, new membership options and new power-level pricing structure

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Electrify America also is introducing power-level pricing, an all-new pricing structure developed to support EVs capable of charging at faster speeds. New Power-Level Pricing. Electrify America has created two higher power levels for vehicles coming to market at and above 125kW and up to 350kW. 1 - 125 kW. 1 - 350 kW.

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Electrify America, Walmart complete >120 ultra-fast charging stations at Walmart Stores

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Chargers at this power can charge a vehicle at speeds of up to 20 miles of range per minute. Building upon the original commitment set forth in April 2018, the companies are planning to expand the relationship in the coming years with additional Electrify America charging stations located at Walmart stores across the country.

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Electrify America launches EV charging app, membership options; plans ~20% price reduction off current rates

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Under the new Electrify America pricing structure, per-minute costs are dependent on the power level at which the car is charging and the state where the charger is located. There will be three power levels for pricing: 0 – 75 kW; 76kW – 125 kW; and 126kW to 350kW.

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CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

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Results from the study also suggest that with sufficient coal plant retirement and sufficient wind power, controlled charging could result in positive net benefits instead of negative. SO 2 from power plants is a particular concern, as SO 2 is a precursor of particulate matter. other parts of the US and the world could be different.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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He understands the trend away from internal combustion engines (ICE) to electric-powered vehicles and realizes the tasks involved to decommission ICE infrastructure. He recognizes the diminishing power of the oil and gas industry, and embraces the imminent future of electrically powered transportation.