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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Through its Charging Perks pilot, Xcel Energy is directly working with BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Honda to test how the company can help customers charge their EVs at times when they can save money, use more renewable energy, and when it is most optimal for the energy grid. Achieving our EV vision to have 1.5

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Tesla and Daimler to launch plug-in electric cars

Green Cars News

The future is green for Tesla Motors and its partner Daimler AG, as they plan to launch two plug-in electric vehicles in the near future. In an interview with the Green Car Advisor , Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk also said that Tesla would be replacing its current generation Roadster with a larger, four-seat sports car in 2013.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Tesla connector , that works with the Tesla’s Level 2 charging network and its Level 3 Supercharger stations. InSite Vertical-specific tools – supporting fleets and commercial sites, InSite provides industry-specific EV charging management for fleet depots and industrial buildings.

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Second generation Smart EV on its way

Green Cars News

Having already made significant in-roads into the electric vehicle market, Smart is now planning to introduce its second generation electric drive Smart Fortwo with production to begin in early November. It will be produced in large volumes as part of the normal Smart range from 2012. It can accelerate from 0-60km/h in 6.5

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RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE COMMISSION: Drive Electric’s advice on the second draft of the Emissions Reduction Plan (2026-2030)

Drive Electric

It is critical that measures are taken to support widespread adoption of ‘smart chargers’ in parallel with the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs). EV smart charging could save the New Zealand economy close to $3 billion by 2035. All of these businesses report that they have significant pipelines that are constrained.

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EV Radar: February 2022

Noodoe

EV Education. Tesla Reveals New Deferred Timelines for 3 Models. Anyone playing the waiting game with Tesla is going to wait a little longer. Volvo and Unicon are in cooperation to electrify heavy-duty concrete mixer trucks to accelerate green transportation in concrete. EV Coolness. Is it a truck? Is it a boat?

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RESPONSE TO: Ministry of Transport’s Charging Our Future: Discussion Document

Drive Electric

Public charging businesses, including Jolt, ChargeNet, Z, BP, Tesla, and Meridian, have private capital to invest in public charging in New Zealand. It is critical that measures are taken to support widespread adoption of ‘smart chargers’ in parallel with the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs).

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