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Up to $29M available for public EV chargers in SoCal; SCIP accepting applications

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A rebate project to increase public access to high-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) throughout Southern California launched this week in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Rebates of up to $80,000, or 80% of total costs, are available in designated disadvantaged communities.

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BMW i and EVgo expanding ChargeNow DC Fast program; 500 more fast chargers in US; no-cost DC and Level 2 for BMW i3 drivers

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ChargeNow DC Fast also includes two years of no-cost charging for qualifying BMW i3 drivers in those areas. Program participants can enjoy unlimited no-cost 30-minute DC Fast Combo charging and no-cost 1 hour Level 2 charging for their BMW i3, at EVgo Stations, for 24 months from date of enrollment at chargenow.com/us.

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Project to award up to $15.5M in rebates for EV chargers in Sacramento County

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CALeVIP is currently accepting applications from eligible Sacramento businesses and public entities for DC fast charger installations with rebates of up to $70,000 per charger or 75% of the total installation project’s cost, whichever is less. Rebates for Level 2 chargers are up to $6,000 per connector.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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Existing metro area investments to be expanded are: Fresno. Renewable Generation: Consistent with California’s broader air quality goals, Electrify America will invest in renewable generation for select stations as site-level energy management tools to help to reduce station operating costs and reduce the carbon consumption for EV recharging.

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

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As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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In Cycle 2, Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. Residential: The primary, most convenient, and cost efficient option for many drivers is residential charging. The cost of installation will be incorporated into a monthly fee. Santa Cruz-Watsonville. Santa Rosa. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. Residential: The primary, most convenient and cost efficient fueling option for many drivers is residential charging. The cost of installation will be incorporated into a monthly fee. Santa Cruz-Watsonville. Santa Rosa. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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