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Duke Energy proposes $76M electric transportation program in North Carolina; Southeast’s largest utility EV initiative yet

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Duke Energy is proposing a $76-million initiative to spur EV adoption across the state of North Carolina—the largest investment in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure yet in the Southeast US. It will also lead to a statewide network of fast-charging stations to meet growing demand.

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Siemens to expand EV charging manufacturing in US to support rapid market growth

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This investment is the latest in the company’s strategic plan to meet accelerating electric vehicle charging demand, expand its manufacturing capabilities, and increase transportation electrification job opportunities at all levels in the United States. The company is currently conducting local site evaluations.

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Texas awards $3.2M in EV infrastructure grants to Plano-Based Universal EV Chargers

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million in grants to provision and install 105 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in 21 locations around the state of Texas. These grants will help accelerate the expansion of public EV charging in sectors such as hospitality and multifamily. That’s about one charge port for every 30 EVs.

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EVgo builds public EV charging stations faster and cheaper using prefabrication – Charged EVs

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EV charging network operator EVgo has opened its first public EV charging station built using the company’s new prefabrication approach. All EVgo’s prefabricated stations are expected to include 350 kW DC fast chargers.

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DOE awards Eaton $4.9M to develop low-cost fast-charging solution; solid-state transformer, modular chargers

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million for a program to reduce the cost and complexity of deploying direct-current (DC) fast electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). Ready access to low-cost, fast charging infrastructure is essential for fleet electrification and broader electric vehicle (EV) adoption.

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Rivian’s DC Fast Charging Network Reaches The East Coast

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A keen observer posted some photos of an upcoming station in North Carolina.

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This map shows where North Carolina’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be

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North Carolina has published a map that shows where its first 11 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program EV charging stations will be sited – have a look. It published the map so developers can apply for the funds the state received to build and operate the EV charging stations.