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Con Edison helping NYC drivers shift to EVs with more places to charge up

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Customer interest is growing quickly in Con Edison’s PowerReady program, which offers incentives covering up to 100% of the infrastructure costs of installing new chargers. As its gasoline-powered vehicles are retired, the company plans to reach 80% electrification of its light-duty fleet by 2030 and 100% by 2035.

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PSI team develops web tool for consumers to compare environmental impact of passenger cars in detail

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The system will graph lifecycle impact for a range of specified powertrains, for a large number of impact categories: Climate change [kg CO 2 -eq.]. The top sample above shows climate change impact; the subsequent chart shows human toxicity. Sample results from Carculator. Depletion of fresh water reserves [m 3 ].

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The Advantages of Establishing EV Charging Stations in Residential Areas

Setec Powerr

Environmental and Sustainability Benefits The installation of EV charging stations within residential communities conveys notable environmental and sustainability benefits. This plays a pivotal role in climate change mitigation and fostering a cleaner living environment.

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Seven Considerations Before Bringing EV Charging to Your Workplace

Plug N Drive

Every auto manufacturer in the world has made commitments to electrify their line-up and consumer demand continues to grow in the face of unstable gasoline prices and a desire to take climate change action. To increase the success of any workplace charging installation, it is important to involve your employees in the process.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

Baua Electric

As the second-most populous country in the world and one of the largest consumers of fossil fuels, India is making significant strides in adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as a solution to combat climate change and reduce air pollution. Currently, electric autos are generally more expensive than their gasoline counterparts.

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Electric Car Charging: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide To Ditching Gasoline Forever

EV Life

Popular Level 2 chargers can cost as little as $500 to $800 at stores like Amazon and Walmart and can be installed at home with the help of an electrician. At a minimum, Level 2 chargers should be installed on a dedicated 40-amp circuit. Because installing this equipment is expensive, home installations are rare.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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