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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

Green Car Congress

This system can be recharged on-route in less than ten minutes at a 500kW charge rate. Proterra was the only provider selected offering both long-range and fast-charge transit vehicles capable of recharging in less than 10 minutes. TerraVolt FC fast charge options allows for maximum run time with minimum dwell time.

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

Green Car Congress

To encourage consumer purchases of electric vehicles, federal grants and other funds have been awarded to install more than 15,000 home charge stations. The Chevrolet Volt is an electric vehicle with extended range capability, designed to drive up to 350 miles without stopping to recharge or refuel.

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Keepin' it simple

Plugs and Cars

An empty Volt pack will take 10 hours to fully recharge; an empty LEAF about 20 hours. Recharge time will usually be much less than what it takes to go from empty to full. Something Ecotality couldn’t do even with $100 million in federal grant money. All plug-in cars these days come with a 120-volt charge cord.

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4 Reasons EV Charging Stations on College Campuses Makes Sense

EV Connect

Schools can apply for state and federal grants and incentives (EV Connect can help guide you through this entire process) that help offset initial installation costs. School campuses can play an important role in building EV infrastructure for their communities. This is affecting the likelihood that they buy a more sustainable vehicle.