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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations

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Photo: By Wikideas1 – Own work, CC0, [link] DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7.6% More DC fast charging stations are coming online Bloomberg Green analyzed federal Alternative Fuels Data Center data and found that nearly 600 DC fast charging stations came online in Q1 2024.

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Department of Homeland Security orders $4.8 million worth of Beam Global off-grid EV charging systems – Charged EVs

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Government agencies and municipalities are lining up to buy Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered off-grid EV charging systems, which not only come in handy in a disaster-recovery scenario, but also offer a quick and simple way to deploy EV charging. Disaster preparedness and energy resiliency are imperative for national security.

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure ( NEVI ) Formula Program funds continuing in waves through 2026, there’s lots of opportunity to land funding for qualifying public EV charging projects. Chargers conform to ISO 15118 -2, -3, and -20 are Plug and Charge capable Charger-to-Charger-Network Communication.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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In the EV world, there is a concept called “well to wheel emissions,” which considers fossil fuel emissions during the charging process depending on the electricity generation itself. It is important to remember that even if you have an EV that does not emit any tailpipe emissions, your charging process may generate well to wheel emissions.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. The City and Borough of Juneau will receive funds to purchase new electric buses to replace aging diesel buses, associated charging infrastructure, and a back up generator. Alabama A&M University.

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Ford Testing Intelligent System for Plug-in Vehicle to Grid Communication to Manage Charging

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The Ford PHEV charge settings user interface. Using the system, for example, a vehicle owner could choose to accept a charge only during off-peak hours between midnight and 6 a.m. when electricity rates are cheaper, or when the grid is using only renewable energy such as wind or solar power. Alabama Power of Birmingham, Ala.;

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. Alabama A&M University. Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. City of Fairfield.

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