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EV equity: Some positive news!

Electric Auto Association

A new study on electrical vehicles (EV) equity issued from Resources for the Future (RFF) has found that the lowering costs of used EVs over the next ten years will increase lower-income EV adoption. It also found that by 2029, EVs will reach upfront price parity with the average vehicle purchased in that demographic.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. Spent time with prospective owners at EV events to educate them and show them my EV. Members are invited to virtually meet the candidates on Nov.

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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

35 new businesses, non-profits, universities, and utilities signing on to DOE’s Workplace Charging Challenge and committing to provide electric vehicle charging access for their workforce. Alone, the federal government plans to purchase more than 500 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) or EVs in fiscal year 2017.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

2 and can register for the event. Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. I would say my organization of EV events at community organizations. Spent time with prospective owners at EV events to educate them and show them my EV. Members are invited to virtually meet the candidates on Nov.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $1.8M additional funding to further UCSD microgrid project; energy storage, EV charging and V2G services are components

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). million award to increase its previously awarded funding of $1,394,298 for the university’s microgrid.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

Green Car Congress

The bill does not restrict who can hold an allowance, nor does it restrict the purchase, sale, or any other transactions involving allowances. After the initial transition period, revenues go into a Universal Refund that will increase until all revenues not spent to reduce the deficit are refunded directly to consumers.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

Cars That Think

Maria was not an isolated event—since it struck, eight major storms have either hit the island directly or passed close enough to have caused flooding or power losses. The businesses thus purchase electricity that is generated locally. The average cost of electricity for commercial users in Puerto Rico is about 29 U.S.