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SMUD running EV charging pilot program with BMW, Ford and GM

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SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, announced the Managed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot, a new electric vehicle program with BMW of North America, Ford and General Motors. Managed EV Charging will make it easier for customers to switch to an EV.

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

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. Achieving our EV vision to have 1.5

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The Future of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

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billion into clean hydrogen initiatives, including the creation of hydrogen production hubs that utilize renewable energy and electrolysis. Meanwhile, the Inflation Reduction Act aims to make hydrogen more affordable and includes significant investments in new hydrogen fueling stations. government is infusing $9.5

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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The 45 detailed actions under this goal are grouped into 13 areas: Provide crucial early funding for ZEV charging and fueling infrastructure. Ensure pricing transparency for ZEV charging and fueling. Plan for and integrate peak vehicle demand for electricity into the state’s energy grid. Reduce operating costs for ZEVs.

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CalSEED awards $4.2M to early-stage clean energy innovations

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The platform will have algorithms that analyze applicants’ creditworthiness and their eligibility for EV incentives in order to offer them the most affordable EV auto loan on the market. Gridware Inc is developing industrial IOT systems and risk simulation software for utilities that own and maintain electricity distribution grids.

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Sustainable Grid Infrastructure

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, the United States has around 50,000 public EV charging stations—far short of what is needed to support the Administration’s 2030 target. EV chargers such as the Blink HQ 200 Smart Home Charger allow the consumer to select charging times which can be set to off-peak rate hours.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)] and many state and federal agencies,” states a report by the non-profit group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. Affordability is expected to be just one highly contentious issue: Who, exactly, is going to pay for grid upgrades?

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