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Electrify America introduces new pricing structure featuring kWh pricing in 23 states and DC; reduced rates for states with minute-based pricing

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This update reflects a growing preference by EV drivers for kWh pricing, which bills customers by the quantity of energy they use to charge their vehicle, similar to gas station pricing on a per-gallon basis. Electrify America will now charge customers in 23 states plus the District of Columbia by the kilowatt-hour. Rates start at $0.31

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EPA annual GHG report shows emissions from power plants declined 10% from 2010 due to growing use of natural gas

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its third year of greenhouse gas data detailing greenhouse gas emissions and trends broken down by industrial sector, greenhouse gas, geographic region, and individual facility. Fossil-fuel fired power plants remain the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions.

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OneD, Koch Modular partner to scale up silicon-graphite EV anode materials – ET Auto

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conglomerate Koch Industries, will design and build a silane gas plant to remove impurities from silicon for the factory where OneD will combine it with graphite to make silicon anode materials. “But due to the desire… for the Western world to own the technology, our silane production system is available once more.”

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How to use Google Maps to find EV charging stations near you – ET Auto

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By selecting the “More” option and choosing “Charging Stations,” Google Maps will display a list of available charging points in your vicinity. This setting allows Google Maps to display charging stations on the active maps, similar to how it shows gas stations.

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Semiconductor company Mindgrove launches India’s first commercial MCU chip – ET Auto

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The startup, supported by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation and incubated in the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell, said the chip has had a successful MPW tape-out (the silicon industry term for prototyping) at the 28nm node, and that reference boards will be available for original equipment manufacturers to try out it in the coming weeks.

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Rise of Indian used car market; set to exceed 10 mn units by FY28 – ET Auto

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CNG cars are least preferred in the used car market, due to reduced boot size and a lack of accessibility to CNG gas filling stations. More customers are looking for young used cars, which are used for three to five years, whereas the availability of cars is five years and beyond. So that is driving the selling price in the market.

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Maven deploying its first all-electric shared-use fleet in Austin; 20 Chevy Bolts

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Maven is now offering its first all-electric fleet of cars for use in the gig economy; 20 Chevrolet Bolt EVs are available for freelance drivers in Austin, Texas to earn money on their own schedules. Maven Gig vehicles are available for flat weekly rates that include the car, unlimited miles, insurance (minus deductibles) and maintenance.

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