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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

Green Car Congress

The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. These standards will help to ensure that chargers operated by different networks will operate similarly and provide the traveling public with a predictable EV charging experience.

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What Is a Charge Point Operator (CPO)?

Driivz

A Charge Point Operator (CPO) is an eMobility industry player that builds EV charging sites, installs hardware from a variety of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) vendors, and ensures optimal ongoing EV charging operations. What should Charge Point Operators (CPOs) care about?

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

In the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs), convenience stores and truck stops will continue to be important places for public EV charging. Statista says that in 2022, EV sales in the United States were just under 918,500 , which was over 2.5 times more than in 2018.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Cars That Think

There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Palo Alto boasts the highest adoption rate of EVs in the United States: In 2020, one in six of the town’s 25,000 households owned an EV. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.”

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Recap: Exhibiting at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo and Honoring Our Customers

EV Connect

Set amongst the backdrop of a bustling port community in Long Beach, the need for widespread clean fleet adoption was emphasized among the traditionally fueled truck-dominated highways surrounding the Expo, and their impact on the surrounding air and noise volume in the neighborhood. Demos of EV Connect’s Fleet Solution to Attendees.

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This Dutch City Is Road-Testing Vehicle-to-Grid Tech

Cars That Think

Hundreds of charging stations for electric vehicles dot Utrecht’s urban landscape in the Netherlands like little electric mushrooms. And part of the change involves extending the city’s EV-charging network. “We We want to predict where we need to build the next electric charging station.”. This is good for the grid.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

EV Connect

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), transportation accounted for 27% of the United States’ greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. One electric transit bus costs around $750,000 , compared to $500,000 for a standard diesel transit bus. Getting there involves numerous important considerations. Download Guide.