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Tesla proposes deal to help Palo Alto upgrade SRP’s electric infrastructure

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Tesla proposes splitting the $24 million cost of the new substation for the SRP area, meaning each party would contribute $12 million to the project. Background Palo Alto is leaning heavily into electrification, even encouraging developers to make new all-electric buildings run by renewable energy.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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Standardizing PEV batteries could reduce the purchase and ownership costs of PEVS, as well as addressing additional consumer issues such as maintenance and safety. Other projects receiving funding include: Foresight Renewable Solutions of San Francisco will receive $1.7

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

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In Europe, 93% of the population has the option to use 100% renewable power for charging vehicles. Charge point operators increasingly use smart energy management to incorporate energy from onsite renewables, usually solar panels, into the power supplied to the chargers, further reducing carbon footprint.

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

Blink Charging

NEVI funds can be used for: EVSE acquisition, EVSE installation, EV charging network connection, EV charger operation, charger maintenance, and long-term EV charging station data sharing. The funding can also be used for renewable energy generation, energy storage facilities, and upgrades to existing infrastructure.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

NEVI funds can be used for EV charging infrastructure: acquisition, installation, network connection, operation, maintenance, and long-term EV charging station data sharing. Renewable energy generation, energy storage, and upgrades of existing infrastructure also qualify for funding.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

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On the surface, the immediate benefit of electric public transportation is that it lowers long-term transit costs for cities. In terms of fuel and maintenance, electric vehicles save money in the long run, despite the upfront costs involved. Paramount among these is, of course, the cost.

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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Incremental cost of dedicated alternative fuel vehicles. Light-duty Neighborhood electric vehicles (if replacing full-size on-road vehicles). Facility upgrades or building modifications that are necessary to accommodate alternative fuels for fleet garages and other maintenance/service centers. LMHDV Fuel cell electric vehicles.

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