$5 Rides, the Pandemic's Impact, School Buses, Overhead Charging, Amazon 100,000 Rivian order, Streetlight Chargers |
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$5 Rides Around Nashville! | Earth Rideshare
Earth rideshare, 100% Electric Rides, is offering $5 rides in the greater Nashville area for the month of August. Download the app today.
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www.earthrideshare.com
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Pop Star, Song-Writer to EV advocate - a Q&A, Libby Bittman
Q: Who is Libby Bittman? I used to be a pop star. Yes, really! I traveled the world singing and writing songs for other people, some that you may have even heard of! That's also how I met my husband.
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driveelectrictn.org
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The Pandemic’s Impact on Auto Industry. Time to Buy an EV?
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating economic impact around the world, and the automotive sector is no exception. The Congressional Research Service reported that since the outbreak surged in December 2019, it has impacted the economy.
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www.reviews.com
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California Air Resources Board (CARB) - U.S.A. EV Influencer
We hear a lot about CARB and their actions as a U.S.A. EV Influencer. CARB is charged with protecting the public from the harmful effects of air pollution and developing programs and actions to fight climate change.
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ww2.arb.ca.gov
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Are Electric School Buses Ready for Primetime?
Roughly ninety-five percent of America’s school buses run on diesel. 25 million daily student riders are exposed to diesel exhaust—an internationally recognized cancer-causing agent and “likely carcinogen”.
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generation180.org
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Edmonton Becomes First in North America, Overhead Charging
A transit agency in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada became the first transit system in North America to implement overhead, in-depot charging of its electric bus fleet, according to reports.
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www.thefourth-revolution.com
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Multi-Vehicle Households in the US: A Huge Opportunity!
There have been several studies and surveys in recent years that peg 300 miles as the minimum amount of range for most Americans to feel comfortable when considering an electric vehicle.
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evadoption.com
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National Solar Tour, Sept 28–Oct 4. Showcase EV!
In light of the COVID-19 epidemic, Solar United Neighbors and the American Solar Energy Society are preparing for an all-virtual National Solar Tour. Sign up and join us!
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www.nationalsolartour.org
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EVs Continue to Capture the Attention of Wall Street
Hyundai Some automakers and startups are betting the farm on EVs and Tesla isn't the only one starting to see their bets pay off.
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www.atlasevhub.com
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LA adds Hundreds of EV Chargers to Streetlights
The City of Los Angeles has installed EV charging stations directly attached to more than 130 streetlight poles . Hundreds more are planned.
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electrek.co
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FOTW, Nearly 70% of Light-Duty Were Assembled Domestically
Of all light-duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on the road in the United States through 2019, 69% were assembled domestically. Light-duty PEV sales from 2010 through 2019 were used to estimate the number of on-road PEVs in the U.S.
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www.energy.gov
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Nikola's Stock Surged Over 20% After News Of Garbage Trucks
After the announcement of a new deal for at least 2,500 refuse trucks in the U.S., Nikola's stocks surged. That's despite the fact that first deliveries of the vehicles aren't even expected until 2023.
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insideevs.com
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EPA is Underestimating the Cost of Carbon Dioxide Pollution
A recent study estimates that the 'social cost of carbon' is 100 times greater than the agency’s estimate.
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yaleclimateconnections.org
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How to Claim Your Federal Tax Credit for Home Charging
Complete your full tax return, then fill in form 8911. You'll need to know your tax liability to calculate the credit. We're EV charging pros, not CPAs, so we recommend getting advice from your own tax professional.
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www.chargepoint.com
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Cox Automotive, Georgia Power Charging Partners
Cox Automotive and Georgia Power say they've collaborated to build one of the "largest electric vehicle charging single property installations in the southeast" as part of its aim to expand EV options around the region.
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www.bizjournals.com
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Pasadena, CA Unveils the Largest Charging Station in USA
In the short time before this official announcement, the chargers already logged more than 7,000 unique charging sessions combined. Until May 31, 2020, the City's fast-chargers are free of charge for EV drivers who pay to park in the garage.
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www.prnewswire.com
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Kandi launches cheapest EVs in US, $13,000+
Chinese electric carmaker Kandi announced that it is bringing its electric vehicles to the US, making them the new cheapest electric cars in America - starting at $12,999 after federal tax credit.
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electrek.co
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Nissan Transitions To CCS For US And Europe
When the 2021 Nissan Ariya launches in the US and Europe next year, it will come equipped with a CCS (Combo) inlet, as the brand moves away from CHAdeMO in those markets.
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insideevs.com
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How Are Cars Recycled?
Do you know what item is recycled the most in the United States? Many people think that the answer is a household good such as newspapers or aluminum cans, but it's not. The answer is actually cars. Over 12 million cars are recycled in the U.S.
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recyclenation.com
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These Are the Obstacles Still Facing EV Charging
Amid Electrify America's recent completion of a cross-country fast-charging route, and plans by over half a dozen startups and automakers to field electric pickup trucks, it seems right to feel that we're entering a new era for EVs.
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www.autoweek.com
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Lucid Air is going to have insane EPA Range, Over 500 Miles
Lucid Motors' first electric car, the Lucid air, is going to have an EPA-rated range of over 500 miles on a single charge, according to an independent test.
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electrek.co
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Amazon is purchasing 100,000 Rivian Electric Vans
CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday that Amazon has ordered 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from start-up Rivian Automotive in a push to make the company's fleet run entirely on renewable energy.
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www.cnbc.com
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Red Hook Terminals to Deploy Largest Electric Truck Fleet
Red Hook Terminals in Port Newark, New Jersey has ordered 10 BYD 8Y all-electric yard tractors, making it the largest fleet of heavy-duty zero-emission electric trucks operating on the U.S. East Coast, according to BYD.
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www.thefourth-revolution.com
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