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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

The Truth About Cars

A letter from talking heads at an outfit called the American Automotive Policy Council outlines what it estimates billions of dollars in fines could be levied at companies like General Motors and Stellantis if a government proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is adopted. Reuters is reporting the concerns were sent to the U.S.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Especially if there are no public EV chargers nearby, you may opt for Level 2 chargers that are compatible with all plug-in EVs. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program The NEVI program makes funding available to all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico for EV charging projects along AFCs.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses. Any projects funded under this (or any other government funding) program must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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The Long View from SAE 2009 World Congress

Green Car Congress

For example, President Obama has issued the United States the challenge of having one million plug-in hybrids on the road by the end of 2015—a goal which many keynote speakers supported but also identified significant barriers to achieving. Washington, D.C.: Even without the operational issues there is still the matter of scale.

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California announces it will ban the sale of New Gasoline Cars

Setec Powerr

Decided to completely ban the sale of new gasoline-powered cars in California from 2035, when all new vehicles must be an electric or plug-in hybrid. At the same time, the regulations only allow 20% of zero-emission vehicles to be plug-in hybrids. Washington Gov. This landmark California regulation will reshape the entire U.S.

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The promise of wireless charging: smaller batteries, longer battery life, fewer charging stations

Charged EVs

There are many reasons (safety, reliability, liability) that a fleet operator might not want their drivers getting out of the vehicles to plug and unplug charging cables. We could take an Oslo taxi and charge it in a bus terminal in Wenatchee, Washington or vice versa. We’re doing the same thing around the world.

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BMW unveils the production i3 in New York, London and Beijing; efficiency, dynamics and a supporting ecosystem of services

Green Car Congress

The i3 will also offer the SAE combo fast charger; when the BMW i3 is plugged into a modern public fast-charging station (50 kW) it takes about 30 minutes for the battery to reach 80% capacity. The SGL carbon fiber plant at Moses Lake, Washington, uses 100% hydropower.

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