Remove Grant Remove Miles Remove Minneapolis Remove Recharge
article thumbnail

MPCA to expand EV charging network by more than 2,500 miles in Greater Minnesota; 38 additional fast chargers

Green Car Congress

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand throughout the state, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) announced it will fund the installation of up to 38 additional fast charging stations in Greater Minnesota, extending the existing EV highway corridor network by more than 2,500 miles. The new $2.6-million

Minnesota 221
article thumbnail

New Flyer introduces first 60-foot hydrogen fuel cell bus in North America

Green Car Congress

Representatives from two major transit Authorities—Alameda County Transit (AC Transit) of California, and Metro Transit of Minneapolis, Minnesota—participated in the vehicle’s debut and demonstration. The bus is targeted to have a range greater than 250 miles without refueling or recharging.

article thumbnail

Xcel Energy and Customer Coalition To Be Among First Users of Electric Transit Connect

Green Car Congress

The company will also provide $20,000 grants from its Chairman’s Fund to support the purchase of 11 additional Ford Transit Connect Electric vans for its project partners. Ford Transit Connect Electric is a collaborative effort between Ford Motor Company and Azure. The city of Saint Paul, Minn.,