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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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Volvo Cars, in cooperation with Starbucks Corporation, announced the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public. Idaho Springs, CO. have been installed and are scheduled to become active later this month. Issaquah, WA. Yakima, WA.

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Evatran completes 1500+ hours of wireless charging trials with fleets

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The first participants included Google, Hertz Rent-a-Car, Duke Energy and Clemson University, with installations in the Spring of 2012. The system is currently available for LEAF and Volt models, though Evatran is working to bring the technology to other EV models in the future.

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AI Plays Key Role in EV Charger Deployment and More

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In January 2021, Google introduced a then-new AI tool that helped drivers plan out routes based on the available public chargers between their starting points and their destinations. Researchers from the Idaho National Laboratory are using AI and machine learning to speed up EV battery charging without damaging the vehicle’s battery.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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The Institute will focus on solving the cross-cutting manufacturing challenges that stand in the way of producing new synthetic tissues and organs—such as improving the availability, reproducibility, accessibility, and standardization of manufacturing materials, technologies, and processes to create tissue and organ products.

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Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us Where Plug-In Hybrid Conversions (mostly Priuses) Are This is a mirror of the map at Googles RechargeIt site (including icons for YouTube videos on both PHEVs and EVs). At this moment, options for individuals are still limited.

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