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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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Additionally, the company will direct $25 million of the $200 million investment for an initiative in the City of Long Beach and the Wilmington neighborhood of Los Angeles (Long Beach-Wilmington), for a “Green City” program. Highlights of California’s Third ZEV Investment Plan.

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Bosch launches eScooter sharing service under new Coup brand

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The new Coup sharing service represents an additional building block for the Mobility Solutions business sector. At launch, 200 connected eScooters will be available in the Berlin neighborhoods of Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, and Kreuzberg. The eScooters have a range of around 100 kilometers (62 miles).

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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BUSTED: EV automobiles today can travel 200 to 300+ miles on a charge. MYTH 3: As more people buy EVs, utilities won’t be able to supply enough power to buildings or neighborhoods and homes for EV charging. Without smart energy management, everyone plugging in at the same time could overload the building’s power supply.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. It had a 264 kWh battery pack powering the tractor’s twin motors with more than 4,000 lb-ft of torque and a range estimated at up to 150 miles. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same.

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SoCal Edison white paper shares data about PEV usage and charging

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Because “early adopters” tend to cluster in the same neighborhoods and adding a plug-in vehicle is like adding another house to the circuit, in terms of load, SCE developed an operational strategy to upgrade distribution circuits. Getting the infrastructure into those buildings, unless its brand new construction, is difficult.

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3 Things Utilities Can Do to Prepare the Power Grid for More Electric Cars

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Department of Transportation, the typical American drives their car about 13,500 miles per year. neighborhoods and business districts. Battery technology will catch up and improve what utilities and drivers can do with V2G, but utilities shouldn’t wait to start building these programs. According to the U.S. of what the U.S.

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Razor E100 review: A great electric scooter for kids

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The rear wheel hosts a minimal 100-watt, chain-driven motor that only reaches speeds of 10 mph (16 km/h), safe for any suburban neighborhood. Sturdy build: The Razor E100 is built to last. Slow uphill: If you thought ten miles per hour was slow, just wait until you try to take the Razor E100 uphill. miles (10 km).