Green Car Congress

APRIL 17, 2012

ALTe Powertrain Technologies, developer of a range-extended plug-in electric hybrid powertrain for light commercial fleet vehicle applications, and Club Assist, a supplier of mobile, car electric and road services to motoring clubs worldwide, are partnering on a joint development project to study ALTe’s powertrain technology in Club Assist’s fleet.

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Plug-in Fleet Plug F-150 225

EV Adoption

APRIL 9, 2023

On April 6, Walmart announced that by 2030 it intends to build its own DC fast-charging network at “thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast.” As of April 6, 2023, using Alternative Fuel Data Center (AFDC) data, 285 Walmart/Sam’s Club stores had DC fast chargers.

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DC Charging Store America 52

Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. EVs require less maintenance and therefore have lower maintenance costs. They are less costly to drive at $1.24 They’re safer.

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Emissions Nashville Electric Electrical 123

Blink Charging

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Federal initiatives like NEVI are strategically placing DC fast chargers every 50 miles along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Additionally, you can consider offering varying rates for loyalty club members or for charging during off-peak electricity rates. But more charging stations are needed for interstate travel.

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Installation Electric Vehicles Vehicles Alternative Fuels 64

Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

The California Air Resources Board's (CARB) monthly meeting today included the adoption of the State Alternative Fuel Plan. The analysis by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and CARB of the smorgasbord of non-petroleum alternatives was mandated by AB 1007. And they didn't hesitate to go after the favored alternatives.

Sierra 100

Sierra California Electric Cars Alternative Fuels 100

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Massive government subsidies are upending commercial considerations. This is a much bigger call than choosing VHS over Betamax, because owning a dead end technology could cost you $50,000. Considering the cost of batteries, these are disposable cars. Then I recall that my laptop batteries barely ever last four years.

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Manufacturer Electric Cars Cars i-MiEV 34