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BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina

Electrek

With initial production at its new manufacturing facility underway, electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies has begun setting up charging infrastructure to support its ongoing interstate flights. more… The post BETA Technologies breaks ground on first electric aircraft charging site in North Carolina appeared first on Electrek.

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VinFast to build EV and battery factory in North Carolina

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Vietnam-based VinFast and the government of North Carolina signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of VinFast’s first North American manufacturing plant. The North Carolina Department of Commerce coordinated the state’s recruitment of VinFast, which also involved state, regional, and local organizations.

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Duke Energy will install 1,000 EV charging ports in North Carolina

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Duke Energy has filed a $56 million proposal of Phase II programs to continue the advancement of transportation electrification in North Carolina. more… The post Duke Energy will install 1,000 EV charging ports in North Carolina appeared first on Electrek.

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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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Bill tries to eliminate free charging for electric cars in North Carolina with poor argument

Electrek

A new bill has been introduced in North Carolina to try to eliminate free charging for electric cars at businesses, and their logic to justify it is unsurprisingly poor. The post Bill tries to eliminate free charging for electric cars in North Carolina with poor argument appeared first on Electrek.

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North Carolina Level 2 EV Chargers Incentive

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North Carolina is funding Level 2 EV charging projects with almost $750,000 up for grabs, but applications are due September 1st! VW Settlement Plan North Carolina state agencies have an exclusive opportunity to expand their community services with the N.C. Round 2 of Funding for State Agencies Open Now!

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North Carolina wants to spend $50K to trash free public EV chargers

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North Carolina wants to spend $50,000 to trash public EV chargers. ” House Bill 1049 Targets Small Businesses That Offer Free Public EV Charging. Free public charging is an amazing part about owning an EV. The bill itself isn’t about the state losing money by allowing EV owners to charge for free.