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EU should target 1M EV public chargers by 2024, 3M by 2029 say carmakers, environmentalists and consumer groups

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Setting targets will send a strong signal to consumers that the number of public charging points will keep pace with the surging sales of electric vehicles which Europe is witnessing, the letter said. But the success of this huge effort is seriously threatened by the delayed installation of charging infrastructure in the EU.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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Medium-sized battery-electric cars are on average 14% cheaper to run than equivalent diesels today, if slow charging overnight near home and/or fast charging at preferential rates are available. Charging is a key barrier for the uptake of EVs by professional drivers.

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Fast EV charging stations to be installed up and down motorways by 2025

My Energi

The EU Parliament has enacted a law that by 2025, EV fast charging stations will be installed across all significant transport corridors. This initiative is perfectly aligned with the EU’s commitment to adhere to the Paris Climate Agreement, and we wholeheartedly believe it will transform the landscape of the automobile industry.

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The Benefits of EV Charging Stations for Businesses: A Smart Move As the World Re-opens

EV Connect

After seeing the pandemic’s effect on vehicle emissions and their contribution to climate change, though — a drop of roughly 2.4 EV Charging Can Drive Shoppers to Your Business Spending at clothing and clothing-accessory stores grew by more than 200% year over year. EV sales globally are expected to hit 5 million in 2021.

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World Bank/ICCT report provides guidance to reducing black carbon emissions from diesels in developing countries

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Black carbon has been found to be second to carbon dioxide in terms of its climate forcing. Black carbon is 3,200 times more effective on a mass-equivalent basis than carbon dioxide in causing climate impacts within 20 years, and 900 times more effective within 100 years. Source: Minjares et al., data from Facanha et al. Earlier post.)

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Commercial Real Estate and EV Charging

Noodoe

Needing to attract and retain top talent, Silicon Valley tech companies quickly added EV charging to their employee perks. Maybe it’s time to add EV charging to your commercial multi-tenant property, too. Right now, wer’re seeing the mass adoption of EVs, a diversification of EV drivers, and supportive regulations and incentives.

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Québec moves forward with a zero-emission vehicle standard

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Those manufacturers will have the option of purchasing credits to avoid paying the regulatory charges set out in the regulation or hold the credits for their future needs. The government also offers grants for the purchase and installation of charging stations, both at home and at work.

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