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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years. —Creighton Randall, CEO of Mobility Development.

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Estimating the Cost of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

CleanTechnica EVs

States seeking electric vehicle charging station funds can calculate job creation. With the sale of electric vehicles on the rise, the race is on to build a network of convenient, affordable electric vehicle charging stations to keep the cars running. There are currently about 47,000 public charging stations across the country.

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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The NEVI formula funding, which makes $5 billion available over five years, is expected to help build a convenient, reliable, and affordable EV charging network across the country. Approved Plans are available on the FHWA web site.

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StoreDot says its silicon-dominant batteries will enable smaller battery packs capable of extreme fast charging, leading to more accessible EVs

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StoreDot, the developer of extreme fast charging (XFC) battery technology ( earlier post ), says it will soon be manufacturing silicon-dominant batteries that enable car makers to design and produce cheaper, lighter and more sustainable EVs. This technology will deliver 100 miles (160 km) of range in just five minutes of charge.

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Next 10-UC Berkeley study suggests additional tax revenue or income-based rate structure to make electricity more affordable for Californians

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California’s current strategy of recovering a myriad of fixed costs in electricity usage rates must change as the state uses more renewable electricity to power buildings and vehicles, according to the findings from a new report from the Energy Institute at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and non-profit think tank Next 10.

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VW ID.2all, Tesla right to repair, costs sour home charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The soaring costs of residential electricity may be taking a toll on EV charging satisfaction. VW introduces one of its upcoming small, affordable EVs for Europe. And Tesla owners want to repair their cars independently. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla charge connector and reignite an offbeat kind of internal combustion engine, all in the same week? Two automakers this past week, both known for affordable gasoline cars, dashed hopes of seeing more affordable EVs anytime soon. inch infotainment screen.