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US DOE launches cost calculator to compare emissions and operating costs for alternative fuel and conventional vehicles

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The US Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) recently launched a new Vehicle Cost Calculator and accompanying widget. The calculator also lets users enter information such as driving habits, local ZIP code, price of fuel, and potential tax credits to personalize their results.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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And for a population that associates convenience stores with fueling stations, truck stops and roadside convenience stores have a golden opportunity to attract EV drivers, especially in more rural areas where electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) is scarce.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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For example, if your truck stop or c-store is located within a designated Alternative Fuel Corridor (AFC) and you want to take advantage of the Department of Transportation’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program (NEVI), then you would need to install a bank of at least four 150kW DC fast chargers DCFCs to receive that funding.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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. $5 billion is allocated for the NEVI program, which will be used by the states for the establishment of an interconnected national network of direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Renewable energy generation, energy storage, and upgrades of existing infrastructure also qualify for funding.

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Why Hotels Should Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for the Holidays

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million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period,” a 2.2% According to one report from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) , in the second quarter of 2023, only 3.5% The vast majority – nearly 89% – were expected to drive.

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How EV Charging Boosts Value at Commercial Real Estate

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Adding additional revenue streams While EV charging stations can increase commercial lease renewals, they can also add ancillary revenue for public users. In fact, commercial tenants may increasingly require their commercial property managers to invest in EV charging as part of their sustainability strategy for them to renew their leases.