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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low.

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How EVs Charge Your Sustainability Strategy

Blink Charging

In addition, installing EV charging at your business can encourage employees and guests to buy electric vehicles. And while the energy grid is slowly becoming more “clean” as suppliers switch to renewable sources, business owners can also make a difference. One of those actions is installing EV charging equipment.

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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The action plan—which will be adjusted over time to address changing market conditions—is the product of an interagency working group led by the Governor’s Office that includes several state agencies and associated entities and builds upon significant work already undertaken by these agencies.

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Intelligent Energy announces US$1.8B deal for ~27K telecom towers in India; fuel cell power for ~70%; landmark in fuel cell deployment

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UK-based fuel cell developer Intelligent Energy will purchase contracts from GTL Limited to supply energy-management services across more than 27,400 telecom towers in India—about 6.4% This deal sets a significant precedent for shaping India’s energy future. of the country’s total. —Henri Winand.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

Blink Charging

Unlike conventional cars, they don’t release as much heat, which can be a problem in cities where streets and buildings trap heat, making the region hotter. Blink is now engaged with more than 4,000 automotive dealers in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific to purchase, install, and manage EV charging equipment and services.

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The EV Transition Explained: Policy Roadblocks

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Public Utility Commissions (PUCs)] and many state and federal agencies,” states a report by the non-profit group Americans for a Clean Energy Grid. The proximate causes for the slow installation of transmission lines are the numerous competing federal and state interagency statutory requirements that must be followed.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

The idea is that when your car needs more energy, you can drive your car into a station and, like an automated car wash, your depleted battery is replaced robotically by one that has a full charge. You could sit in your vehicle while the operation takes place. Hey, maybe you got an email during the drive, right?