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Georgia Tech team develops AI to read EV charging station reviews to find infrastructure gaps

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These communities are mostly located in states in the West and Midwest, such as Oregon, Utah, South Dakota, and Nebraska, along with Hawaii. They also found that micropolitan areas, where the population is between 10,000 and 50,000 people, may be underserved, with more frequent reports of station availability issues.

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

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Following are key findings of the 2021 study: It’s mostly about range: When deciding which electric vehicle to buy, the most-often-cited factor in the purchase decision is battery and driving range. Even after the purchase is made, range is still a critical element of the ownership experience.

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

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With up to 400 miles estimated range and 104 cu ft of storage, the electric SUV can haul gear, car seats, and camping equipment or take the entire family on an adventure. The Dual-Motor AWD R1T (Standard Battery Pack) with 270 miles range starts at $69,900, or $559 per month lease.

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New USGS oil and gas assessment for Bakken and Three Forks formations boosts estimates of recoverable oil two-fold, natural gas three-fold

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) released an updated oil and gas resource assessment for the Bakken Formation and a new assessment for the Three Forks Formation in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana, resulting in a two-fold increase in the estimated technically recoverable oil, and a three-fold increase in estimated natural gas.

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

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Insufficient Numbers of Chargers Many EV owners or those considering electric vehicles worry the cars will not have enough range to accommodate their driving habits. Although California has numerous charging options, there are comparatively fewer in parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.

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NDPC study finds Bakken crude similar to other light sweet crudes, no greater rail transport risk

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F, which is within normal range; An average initial boiling point near 99.6 ?F, F, which is within normal range; and. The second looked at the effects of seasonality, which showed that the vapor pressure stayed within a relatively narrow range, despite widely varying seasonal temperatures.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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SMUD offers rebates to businesses for the purchase of new commercial light-, medium-, and heavy-duty PEVs, ranging from $750 per vehicle for Class 1-2b and passenger vehicles, up to $15,000 per vehicle for Class 8 assets,” the study states. North Dakota – 10.00 – 1, 1, 5, 3, 1. All Fifty States and Washington D.C.

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