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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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That document compared the expected environmental impacts of a delivery fleet with 10% battery-electric vehicles and 90% gasoline-powered trucks (called the ICEV scenario for internal-combustion engine vehicles) to a fleet with 100% battery-electric vehicles (called the BEV scenario). Maxwell Woody, Parth Vaishnav, Michael T.

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California, 7 states and DC commit to faster transition to zero-emission trucks and buses; next step is formal agreement

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California is joining with seven other states and the District of Columbia in committing to develop an action plan to put hundreds of thousands more zero-emission trucks and buses on their roads and highways.

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CMU study finds controlled EV charging can reduce generation cost, but at greater health and environmental costs depending upon the generation mix

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The PJM Interconnection is a regional transmission organization (RTO) that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity in all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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ABB invests $10M in ECOtality

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The partnership brings together ABB’s experience in smart grids, renewable energy and reliable, efficient power networks, with ECOtality’s leadership in North America’s growing market for electric vehicle infrastructure. The Blink DC Fast Charger, introduced in October 2010, is capable of providing a full charge in less than 30 minutes.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Most recently, he implemented strategies that secured approximately $30 million in funding for local government entities and non-profits in California, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Most recently, he implemented strategies that secured approximately $30 million in funding for local government entities and non-profits in California, Texas, New Mexico, Louisiana, and the District of Columbia. Studying "smart grids" with emphasis on co-joining BEVs with houses and commercial buildings.

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Everything You Should Know About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program

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On September 27, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI for short). The alternative fuel corridors in the U.S.