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

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Xcel Energy has actively participated in research and demonstrations with the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) to advance electric transportation for many years. These programs and offerings make up the company’s New Mexico Transportation Electrification Plan. From 2022 through 2024, Xcel Energy will invest more than $3.1

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Grocery giant Loblaw doubles electric semi fleet, has 25 Tesla Semis on order

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The city of) Vancouver stood out as the ideal location,” says Wayne Scott, senior director of maintenance at Loblaw Companies Ltd. “(It) Those Teslas, along with future eCascadia orders, will help the grocer reach its stated goal of transitioning to a fully zero-emission transport fleet by 2030.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

Inflation is also translating into higher prices for investments, commodities, and particularly transportation. Many are turning to alternative transportation methods, such as biking and walking, in order to save money. This is because EVs have far lower maintenance costs than ICE cars.

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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

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—Baruch Feigenbaum, lead author of the Annual Highway Report and assistant director of transportation at Reason Foundation. Unfortunately, 18% or more of bridges remain structurally deficient in five states: Iowa, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and West Virginia.

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

Clean Fleet Report

Even regular home chargers use public charging However, a self-employed consultant who makes house calls to clients all over the state or a touring musician using their car as the main mode of transportation would understandably have more challenges. That is primarily due to the unpredictability of their driving needs. million in 2023.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

EV Connect

Before you plug in, take a moment to learn the difference between AC and DC charging, how much time it will take, and whether there are any consequences for your route planning or battery maintenance. Based on Department of Transport figures, your Level 1 charger at home will be able to deliver enough charge for 2 to 5 miles of driving.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Notable changes since the prior Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement include an expanded analysis of potential oil releases; an expanded climate change analysis; an updated oil market analysis incorporating new economic modeling; and an expanded analysis of rail transport. During operations, approximately 1.44

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