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No regrets: A Phoenix mom moves beyond her gas-powered car and doesn’t look back

Plug in America

Written by Amanda Goebel – During daily pick-up and drop-offs at her daughter’s elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, Jazmin L.’s The answer was simple for Jazmin, a researcher who works for the City of Phoenix. It runs when you charge it and it doesn’t run when you don’t.” It’s the simplest version of a car.

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Nikola Motor Company hires Jesse Schneider from BMW as hydrogen and fuel cell technologies VP

Green Car Congress

He led a number of firsts related to fuel cell durability, hydrogen tanks and wireless charging. Schneider also organized the worldwide standardization for electric and fuel cell vehicle infrastructure. He will also lead the development of the Nikola R&D Center in Phoenix. Jesse will be a great asset to our team.

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Ford opens limited reservations for 2012 Focus Electric; starting at $39,995

Green Car Congress

Ford has opened reservations for the 2012 Focus Electric, with a starting price of $39,995, including $795 in destination charges but before state and federal incentives. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Focus Electric comes standard with: MyFord Touch with 8-inch touchscreen; two driver-configurable 4.2-inch Portland, Ore.;

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

Blink Charging

2023 is nearly at its end, and the Blink team is working hard to bring EV charging everywhere. In our Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Report , we proudly announced that Blink has successfully contracted, sold, or deployed nearly 85,000 charging stations since its inception, following two consecutive quarters of regular growth.

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The State of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification

Driivz

Public transit buses are also steadily electrifying, led by California, New York City and the Washington, DC area as well as cities like Pittsburgh and Phoenix. Timelines for electrification of heavy duty vehicles tend to range from 2030 outwards and cover only percentages of new trucks purchased. million fleet vehicles in the U.S.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

Cars That Think

It depends on several factors, including the speed of grid component modernization, the volume of EV sales, where they occur and when, what kinds of EV charging are being done and when, regulator and political decisions, and critically, economics. The answer is a nuanced “perhaps.” The city of Palo Alto, Calif.

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Grabbing the prime real estate for electric truck charging hubs

Charged EVs

A charging hub for heavy-duty vehicles requires a tremendous amount of power, and local utilities can take years to install new electrical service. Charging-as-a-service is a popular option for fleet operators who want to focus on their core businesses and let experts handle the charging infrastructure.