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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations

Baua Electric

Photo: By Wikideas1 – Own work, CC0, [link] DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7.6% More DC fast charging stations are coming online Bloomberg Green analyzed federal Alternative Fuels Data Center data and found that nearly 600 DC fast charging stations came online in Q1 2024.

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Who’s hot and who’s not among US retailers for EV charging

Baua Electric

Photo: ChargePoint Only a measly 1% of US retailers offer EV charging stations even though they come with significant benefits and government incentives, according to Consumer Reports. EV charging is available on average at 1 out of every 14 big box store locations, 1 out of every 15 grocery stores, and 1 out of every 40 department stores.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

EV Connect

Installing electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations on your property can benefit your business in many ways — from attracting customers to luring top talent. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

First, by describing the white-glove Valet Service, where owners get personalized attention at their appointments, including all cars being detailed after the service is completed, and the service technician leaving a handwritten note for the owner. Currently all GV60 models are all-wheel drive.

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TNGA-based 2019 Toyota Avalon features new hybrid system

Green Car Congress

Calty) in Ann Arbor, Michigan; Toyota Motor North America Research and Development (TMNA R&D) in Saline, Michigan; and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. TMMK) in Georgetown, Kentucky, respectively. Drive personality. liter V6 (2GR-FKS), and, a 2.5-liter

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Road Test: 2022 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid F Sport

Clean Fleet Report

When the battery is well-charged the EV mode allows driving for short distances and low speeds by pure electricity, such as in a parking structure or sneaking in late at night. The soul of this efficiency is the lithium-ion battery, which is charged when applying the brakes or coasting. Something is different here.

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