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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

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There are many benefits to installing EV charging stations on your property: for one, they’re great for reaching sustainability goals and helping speed the transition away from fossil fuels. Unfortunately, many assume the costs of installing and maintaining EV stations would make them unviable for their business.

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EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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Motor gasoline and distillate fuel oil’s combined share of total transportation energy consumption decreases from 84% in 2018 to 74% in 2050 as the use of alternative fuels increases. Light-duty vehicle energy efficiencies are affected by current federal fuel economy and greenhouse gas emission standards.

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Verizon replaces 234 vans in New York City with hybrid vans using XL Hybrids technology

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XL3 hybrid-electric technology leaves the Chevy engine, transmission, fuel system and exhaust system, as well as the complete Chevy warranty, completely intact. Verizon and XL Hybrids are using wireless data connectivity systems in all hybrid-electric vans in the program, including the XL Link cloud-based big data analytics system.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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To provide more diverse vehicle and fuel options, DOE will continue to develop advanced batteries and fuel cells, encourage vehicle electrification, and work with partners to address barriers to widespread adoption of all-electric-drive vehicles. Demonstrate three grid-connected advanced offshore wind concepts by 2017. ?.

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Harris AutoTECHCAST Study Finds US Vehicle Owners Currently Would Choose Lower-cost, Higher Fuel Economy Gasoline-Engined Vehicles Over Higher-Priced Alt Fuel Engines or Electric Vehicles

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According to Harris Interactive’s 2010 AutoTECHCAST study, conducted between 6-26 April 2010, there is currently greater demand among US vehicle owners for technologies that deliver improved fuel economy of existing gasoline-driven engines at a lower initial cost, rather than for higher-priced alternative-fueled engines.

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Pennsylvania invests $7.9M in 21 alt-fuel projects

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million in 21 alternative fuel projects in the state. The projects include those addressing biofuels, natural gas, and technology for hybrid and electric plug-in vehicles. —$700,000—to build a CNG fueling station at its hauling facility in Washington, PA, which will also be available to other fleet operators.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Gas plus two electric motors The hybrid system automatically switches between the pure electric drive mode, combined electric motor and gasoline engine, and gasoline-only engine power. Connectivity is through two front and rear USB-C ports and a USB-A port in the center console. Enform connect services are included for 10 years.

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