EVs
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Press Releases
Electrify America Increases Access to Solar-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging for Rural Californians
RESTON, VA (February 4, 2020) – Electrify America, the nation’s largest public ultra-fast charging network, has officially added 30 solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with two Level 2 chargers each to its network in the state of California. The off-grid, standalone chargers are strategically located throughout the Central Valley and inland areas of Southern California, intended […]
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Electric Vehicles
GM Has Plan to Make All Vehicles Electric
The electrification of the transportation sector has received a boost as General Motors (GM) said it “aspires” to exclusively offer electric vehicles (EVs) by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks, and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. The company has said it wants to be carbon neutral by 2040 across its […]
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Press Releases
Electrify Commercial Announces Collaboration with Arizona Public Service to Provide Statewide Ultra-Fast Charging Stations
Reston, VA (January 28, 2021) – Electrify Commercial will provide its industry-leading charging equipment, networking, and customized services to support Arizona Public Service Company (APS) with its Take Charge AZ investment in electric vehicle (EV) fast charging. The project includes five new charging stations with four individual chargers each, for a total of 20 ultra-fast chargers across the […]
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Distributed Energy
Partnership’s New Charge—Pair EVs with Utilities, Grid
Integrating electric vehicles (EVs) with the power grid has become a focus for utilities, particularly in areas with large concentrations of EVs. It also is another way for utilities to expand their business models, as they partner with companies involved with charging stations and residential energy storage applications. EnergyHub, a distributed energy resources (DERs) management […]
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Press Releases
AMPLY Power Secures $13.2 Million Led by Soros Fund Management and Siemens to Unlock Electric Charging Infrastructure for Commercial Fleets
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (April 28, 2020) — As cities and corporations accelerate their adoption of electric trucks and buses, AMPLY Power, the leader in charging solutions for fleets, has secured $13.2 million in Series A funding from investors, including Soros Fund Management and Siemens. They are joined by existing seed round investors, including Congruent Ventures, PeopleFund, and Obvious Ventures. AMPLY Power platform, called […]
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Electric Vehicles
The Compelling Economic Benefits of Electric Vehicles
Chris King and Tim Echols The expression “Show me the money” was made famous in a 1996 movie, but it certainly describes what electric vehicles need to do for U.S. consumers. With more than 1.3 million of them on U.S. roads, electric vehicles are no longer a fad and have established their place as a […]
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News
Driving Change on the Grid—The Impact of EV Adoption
Utilities and other power generators need to prepare now for increased loads as the electrification of transportation grows. As with any challenge, opportunities exist for those willing to invest in electric
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Interview
Georgia Commissioner: EVs Help Utilities and Ratepayers
There’s general agreement among industry analysts that sales of electric vehicles (EVs) will continue to grow. Those same analysts, though, may not agree on the pace of growth. BloombergNEF (BNEF) in its “Electric Vehicle Outlook 2019” report said it expects yearly passenger EV sales will hit 10 million in 2025, up from just more than […]
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Press Releases
Tritium and Stäubli to install largest automated electric vehicle charging system at Port of Long Beach
Torrance, CA, July 22, 2019 – Tritium, a world leader in electric vehicle (EV) DC fast-charging technology, and Stäubli Electrical Connectors, an industry leader in high-quality connectors, today announced they have signed an agreement with SSA Marine to supply and install 33 of its DC High Power Chargers at the Port of Long Beach. The […]
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Press Releases
Portland General Electric: New law will boost zero-emission vehicles in Oregon, reducing state’s impact on climate change
PORTLAND, Ore., June 19, 2019 — Oregon took a major step forward toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector thanks to Senate Bill 1044, passed in the Legislature Tuesday and headed to Gov. Kate Brown for her signature. “With the passage of Senate Bill 1044, Oregon is helping lead the nation on how to transition to a cleaner, modern transportation […]
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News
Deloitte Survey: Businesses Back Sustainability, Decarbonization
Utilities need to adapt as businesses continue to focus on sustainability, looking for cleaner energy sources and viewing such measures as an opportunity to create value, according to a Deloitte study released June 11. What’s less-focused is residential consumers willingness to adopt sustainability improvements, with cost and convenience playing a large role in their choices, […]
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Commentary
Electric Vehicles—Subsidies for an Environmental Pretender
On May 22, the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), the American Public Power Association (APPA), and two groups representing U.S. and foreign automakers sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Legal & Regulatory
Utility Regulators Take EVs for a Spin
A new feature at the annual meeting of the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) this year is an opportunity to test drive a variety of electric vehicles (EVs). State regulators and others attending the event could sign up to test drive electric models from Tesla, BMW, Nissan, and GM. Between noon and 2:30 […]
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Renewables
Grid Edge and Digital Technologies Take Center Stage at EEI Convention
Panels at the 2016 Edison Electric Institute convention focused on technologies and policies at what’s often called the “grid edge.”