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‘West Electric Highway’ develops EV charging in eight Western States

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On Tuesday, two organizations by the names of ChargeWest and Utah Clean Cities (UCC) announced the creation of the “West Electric Highway”, developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure along strategic corridors and within points of interest. is in desperate need of EV charging. is in desperate need of EV charging.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

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Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. Hawaii, which typically has among the highest gas prices in the nation, will be the top state, with PEVs representing 6.3% FPL Group (Florida).

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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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Just over 85% of mined oil shale was used to produce electricity and heat generation; the rest was turned into shale oil, retort gas and other valuable chemicals. Waste heat is used to generate electricity, making Enefit shale oil plants net producers of electricity. of global and 17% of European reserves. million (US$12.8

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Underground Coal Gasification Company In Partnership to Test Alkaline Fuel Cells for Power Generation

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Linc Energy will purchase the first Alpha Fuel Cell System for £200,000, payable in instalments based on delivery milestones, with delivery to Linc Energy’s demonstration facility in Chinchilla, Australia anticipated by late March 2010 but no later than five months from the date of the agreement.

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Kroger announces the installation of 350 EV chargers in ten U.S. states

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has announced it will increase the number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations at its retail locations, “underscoring its commitment to helping customers make sustainable choices.” On June 9, the Biden Administration proposed new guidelines for a nationwide network of electric vehicle charging stations. The Kroger Co.

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The EV Transition Explained: Converting Gasoline Superusers

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Both recently traded their respective SUVs for electric vehicles (EVs), and happily swore off every buying another internal combustion engine (ICE) powered vehicle. Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 27 percent of total GHG emissions in the U.S. Their switch to EVs was also providential.