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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

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The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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

Blink Charging

Depending on the charging station, you can provide 40-65 miles of range per charging hour, perfect for stores with nearby restaurants, hotels, or entertainment as drivers may choose to charge their vehicle at your store while they are using other amenities. Let’s look at some of the available funding for businesses.

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DOE reports show major potential for wave and tidal energy production near US coasts

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To support the development of technologies that can tap into these water power resources, DOE’s Water Power Program is undertaking a detailed technical and economic assessment of a wide range of water power technologies in order to more accurately predict the opportunities and costs of developing and deploying these innovative technologies.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Sponsored by the EAA and Plug In America , DEED featured events in 34 states , as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. A wide range of EVs were displayed online, from electric farm equipment in rural areas to EV school buses in Montgomery County , Maryland.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

Blink Charging

Blink Family of Products Designed with the future in mind, Blink offers a full range of solutions for Level 2 and DC fast charging. We signed agreements to bring Level 2 charging to Arcos Dorados’s McDonalds franchises in Puerto Rico and to bring DC fast charging to Royal Farms convenience stores in the Mid-Atlantic.

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ARPA-E to award $22M to 18 projects to accelerate production of macroalgae for energy and other uses; MARINER

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The team’s test site in the waters around Puerto Rico aims to demonstrate cost-effective production in underutilized areas of the Gulf of Mexico and tropical areas of the U.S. coastal and open waters, which is expected to reduce the risk and cost of farm deployment. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory – Richland, WA.

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Opinion: Stop Subsidizing Electric Vehicle Programs

The Truth About Cars

The White House has said the program will fund nearly 50 EV charging and alternative-fueling infrastructure projects in 22 individual states and Puerto Rico. The rest will reportedly be used to help shore up gaps pertaining to longer routes, hopefully reducing range anxiety and increasing EV sales as the Biden administration had hoped.