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European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

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The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). The alternative fuel infrastructure regulation (AFIR) is part of the Fit for 55 package.

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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

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The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. Install at least 1,776 fast electric vehicle chargers spanning all five boroughs by 2030.

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ACEA report finds growth of charging points not keeping pace with rising demand for electric vehicles in Europe

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A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows that despite strong growth, the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls far below what is needed, and remains unevenly distributed across member states. of new cars in the EU were hybrid electric last year (+4.5

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ACEA publishes interactive map showing hydrogen truck refueling stations needed in Europe by 2025 and 2030

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The first hydrogen fuel?cell cell electric vehicles are already being rolled out in Europe. 2020s the vehicle offering will increase significantly, with at least 60,000 trucks expected to be in operation by 2030. out as part of the review of the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive (AFID).

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. NEVI Formula Program. 11,738,801. 11,320,762. California. 56,789,406. Connecticut.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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The North American electric vehicle industry made a monumental shift in the summer of 2023, and Blink is proud to respond with our state-of-the-art charging stations. Major Legislation that Changed the Industry Finally, 2023 saw major changes to the consumer and business incentives for electric vehicles and EV charging.

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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

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The change, petitioned for by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Sierra Club in 2021, would decrease the EV fuel economy values used in calculating CAFE compliance, thereby forcing automakers to either sell more EVs or to improve their other models to remain in regulatory compliance. Background. Proposed PEF. Ford F-150 Lightning 237.1