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Volvo Cars, Starbucks begin installing ChargePoint EV fast chargers at stores between Denver and Seattle

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have been installed and are scheduled to become active later this month. The partners are planning the installation of as many as 60 DC fast chargers at up to 15 Starbucks locations along a 1,350 mile route between the Colorado front range and the Starbucks Support Center (headquarters) in Seattle.

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California announces $17.5M for public electric vehicle charging in 13 rural counties

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More than a third of the funding is dedicated to installations in under-resourced communities. A minimum of 35% of funding will be invested in disadvantaged or low-income communities in all counties, with a minimum of 25% reserved for installations in unincorporated communities in Placer, Solano, Stanislaus and Yolo counties.

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Navistar launches new medium-duty electric International eMV Series; in production and available to order

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The International eMV also offers both AC and DC charging capabilities as standard equipment to allow customers to choose the best option for their fleets. The DC Fast Charge station option provides up to 125 kW of power. The DC Fast Charge station option provides up to 125 kW of power. kW of power.

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Electrify America acquiring 30 Envision solar-powered EV charging stations for rural California

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The unique ability of EV ARC 2020 to operate independent of the electrical grid not only provides ease and flexibility in installation, but also makes it a reliable source of power. Installation of the Envision Solar chargers will begin in the first half of 2020. —Desmond Wheatley, chief executive officer of Envision Solar.

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ZF presents new e-drives for passenger cars and commercial vehicles

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These include the compact design of the drives, power electronics, and a resource-saving use of materials, which also makes the production of the drives more sustainable. Such highly efficient cooling significantly increases performance with the same weight and installation space. ZF’s new electric drive. Integrated differential gear.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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New York state awards $23M for transportation electrification initiatives

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The Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), seeks proposals from electric vehicle (EV) developers and installers that have a minimum of two years’ experience and at least 10 fast chargers or 200 Level 2 chargers in operation.

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