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El Paso Electric files transportation electrification plan with the New Mexico PRC

Green Car Congress

El Paso Electric (EPE) has filed its Transportation Electrification Plan (TEP) with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission ( NMPRC ) for approval. An Electrification Grid Impact Study to help guide EPE’s system planning efforts based on a projected increase of EV adoption and electricity consumption.

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Microchip to invest $880M to expand its SiC and Si capacity in Colorado

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Working in conjunction with the Colorado Springs Chamber & Economic Development Corporation, the City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County also announce that Microchip was approved for state and local incentives of approximately $47 million for the expansion.

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Tesla supplier Pegatron is building a parts plant in Texas

Teslarati

Recent reports have indicated that Taiwan’s Pegatron has selected a site in El Paso, Texas, for an upcoming production facility that would provide parts for American electric car maker Tesla. El Paso is an interesting choice for a site that would likely support Tesla, considering it is over 500 miles away from Travis County. .

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EV equity on the Rio Grande

Electric Auto Association

The Rio Grande Electric Auto Association (RGEAA), was formed in 2020 tasked with a difficult job: convincing the majority Hispanic populations of El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, to drive electric. EV adoption also increased when Tesla opened an El Paso showroom,” Angie added.

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TravelCenters of America LLC planning to install 50 on-island DEF dispensers in 2011

Green Car Congress

TA expects to install about 50 on-island DEF dispensers at locations across the country in 2011. Installations will utilize new dispenser and POS systems that will make purchasing DEF quicker, more efficient and customer friendly. DEF is a nontoxic solution of 67.5% purified water and 32.5%

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Texas plans for massive $408m EV charging infrastructure expansion

Teslarati

“The density, distribution, and power of the EV network outlined in this plan is targeted to support 1 million electric vehicles when built out,” the report states. “DC Fast charging stations will be 50 miles apart on the Electric Alternative Fuel Corridors and usually 70 miles apart anywhere else in the state. .”

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Jonathan’s other professional experience includes working for local governments, start-ups, and institutions of higher learning in the El Paso-Las Cruces region. Angelina Rodriguez Current Profession: Project Manager, Transportation Electrification at El Paso Electric Company, El Paso, TX How will you add value to the EAA Board?