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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

There are certain criteria that a business must meet to be eligible to receive CFI funding, including being in a rural area, a low- or moderate-income neighborhood, and being in a community with a low ratio of private parking spots. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

Driivz

MYTH 1: EVs are not really green because they increase the demand for energy generated by traditional fossil-fuel power plants. MYTH 3: As more people buy EVs, utilities won’t be able to supply enough power to buildings or neighborhoods and homes for EV charging. MYTH 4: EV total cost of ownership (TCO) is higher than ICE vehicles.

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Profile: Li-ion Battery and Pack Supplier Valence Technology

Green Car Congress

The polyhedra aid the eye in seeing the ions grouped as (green) Fe/Mg-enclosing octahedra and (yellow) phosphate tetrahedra. Green Car Congress had the opportunity recently to have a discussion with Mark Donaghy, the Global Marketing Manager for Valence Technology, Inc., The view is looking along an axis of the crystal structure.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) : A more reliable and available network leads to reduced CapEx and OpEx resulting in reduced TCO for network operators. Municipality and neighborhood zoning may regulate the size and scope of charging station operation based on physical size, business operation and other factors.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

Berkeley will have a higher percentage than Fresno—it will not be unlikely for 3-5 PEVs to show up on one neighborhood circuit in Berkeley, overwhelming the local circuit, and leading to blackouts, he said. Millions will pay more for features (green/smart/cool/advanced/prestigious) communicated by positioning, design and advertising.

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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

Green Car Congress

As outlined by the President, the proposal relies upon tax reform for about half of its funding—i.e., closing some tax loopholes and changing how businesses are taxed, resulting in about $150 billion. TIGER Discretionary Grants may be used for up to 80% of the costs of a project. intermodal projects.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

Creative Greenius

The Torrance Hillside Overlay district , covers most of the historic Hollywood Riviera neighborhood where the Creative Greenius lives and I can tell you that it’s a zoning law that is pure politics. Nick Green of the Breeze did a good job reporting. Don’t you want to pump some green power into some dirty places?

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