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New Jersey resuscitates offshore wind with two new projects

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Photo: Ocean Wind 1 Ørsted dealt New Jersey a massive blow by canceling 2.2 GW of new projects to its pipeline. New Jersey was expected to announce another offshore wind solicitation at the beginning of 2024, and it’s delivered. gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind last year, but the state just added 3.7

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NJ Governor signs legislation establishing goals and incentives for increased use of plug-ins and charging infrastructure

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation ( S2252 ) that establishes goals and incentives for the increased use of plug-in electric vehicles (BEV and PHEV) and infrastructure in New Jersey. Earlier post.)

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Rutgers study: facial and head injuries from electric scooters “a rising epidemic”

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—co-author Amishav Bresler, a resident at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Children use motorized scooters marketed as toys, but in reality, certain models can reach speeds of almost 30 miles per hour. The study showed about 5% of the injuries were fractures, most frequently in the skull or nose.

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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890

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These innovative features enable drivers to be even more connected with their vehicle, making GV60 the most personal and customizable Genesis model yet. Initially, the 2023 Genesis GV60 will only be sold at select Genesis retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.

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The US just proposed 18 GW of new offshore wind sales

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The US has already held four offshore wind lease auctions in the New York–New Jersey region, off the Carolinas, and off the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico coasts. Gulf of Maine The first-ever offshore wind energy auction in the Gulf of Maine would include eight lease areas off the Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire coasts.

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

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The plan covers critical components – such as Tesla’s high-voltage battery and drive unit – that can be expensive to fix if they break down out of warranty. To limit power outages and make your home more resilient, consider going solar with a battery storage system. Amber also announced the close of its $3.18 Get started here. –

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What's New for EV Charging in New Jersey?

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New Jersey, in particular, has made huge strides in this territory, offering several New Jersey-specific EV rebates and programs aimed at increasing the prominence of electric car charging stations across the state. You may wonder why New Jersey is putting so much effort into incentivizing EV adoption.