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MPCA to expand EV charging network by more than 2,500 miles in Greater Minnesota; 38 additional fast chargers

Green Car Congress

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand throughout the state, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced it will fund the installation of up to 38 additional fast charging stations in Greater Minnesota, extending the existing EV highway corridor network by more than 2,500 miles.

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IKEA US and Electrify America to install ultra-fast public and fleet charging at more than 25 IKEA retail locations

Green Car Congress

This is the first time Electrify America and Electrify Commercial are installing both public and fleet chargers at the same time for a project. Since opening its first charging station in May 2018, Electrify America has set a rapid pace for its network expansion, opening an average of nearly four stations per week.

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Here’s how utility-scale solar farms may just help save the bees

Baua Electric

The scientists collected data from two Enel Green Power North America solar farms in southern Minnesota built on retired agricultural land. The two solar farms were planted with native grasses and wildflowers in early 2018. Get started here. –ad* ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Study: Catalytic Converter Thefts Are Slowly Declining

The Truth About Cars

According to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), there were just 1,298 reported instances of catalytic converter theft in 2018. The rest of the top ten include Colorado, New York, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Minnesota, Florida, and Washington — all of which ranged between 300 and 600 claims.

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IKEA Teams Up With Electrify America To Provide Charging in The United States.

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The furniture retailer has announced a partnership with Electrify America and Electrify Commercial to install new charging stations in over 25 IKEA stores in the US. ” Since opening its first charging station in May of 2018, Electrify America has been aggressively expanding. IKEA Joins Hands With Electrify America.