New DCFC Rural TN, EV State Fees, Driverless Shuttle Pilot, 15 States Support Medium/Heavy, Mobile Fast Charging
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Tennessee Tech unveils new DCFC Unit in Cookeville
On July 22, Tennessee Technological University (Tennessee Tech, or TTU) unveiled a new Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) station that will serve a U.S. Department of Energy-funded project started in 2019, as well as the greater Cookeville area.
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www.tncleanfuels.org
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An "Emissions Swapper": a Q&A with Eric Cardwell, Knoxville
Meet Eric Cardwell, an "Emissions Swapper" and a University of Tennessee alumnus with a master's degree in electrical engineering who loves his personal electric vehicle - a Chevrolet Volt.
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Knoxville Downtown Public Garage Offers New EV Chargers
Knoxville, Tennessee is home to the popular downtown Market Square area with plenty of local businesses and restaurants. Nearby, in the Market Square public parking garage, electric vehicle (EV) drivers can find two new ClipperCreek units.
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More States Hitting EV Owners With High Fees
A Consumer Reports analysis shows that some states are charging electric vehicle owners fees far in excess of what average motorists pay in gas taxes, potentially discouraging an important environmentally friendly technology.
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www.consumerreports.org
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Mom, Kids and EV Range Anxiety?
Electric vehicle drivers are increasing - this woman explains why driving an EV works for her and her kids.
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electrek.co
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New York state to Invest $750M
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday announced the state would invest $750 million to construct charging stations and other electric vehicle infrastructure, according to reports.
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www.thefourth-revolution.com
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Tesla launches Model Y leases, starting at $499
Tesla is launching leases for Model Y in order to increase demand for the electric SUV. Things have been moving fast for Tesla with Model Y.
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electrek.co
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15 U.S. States to jointly work to Advance Medium/Heavy Duty
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of 15 U.S. states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday unveiled a joint memorandum of understanding aimed at boosting the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and phasing out diesel-powered trucks.
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www.reuters.com
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An Intro: How does DC Fast Charging Really Work
DC fast charging is great for when you need to recharge quickly, especially for brief stops on road trips or when you're low on your charge and pressed for time.
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www.chargepoint.com
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Exclusive: First photo of Cadillac Lyriq
Large dashboard displays have become synonymous with electric vehicles. Take a sneak peak here.
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electrek.co
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Unstoppable EV Growth In Norway - 66% Market Share
The world's leading electric vehicle market, Norway, has seen another month of record market share growth in May - 66% share. That's up from 47% a year ago.
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cleantechnica.com
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Do EV Charging Stations Make for More Loyal Customers?
EV drivers prove to be most loyal to businesses that appreciate them, their cars and the environment. At National Car Charging, we're often asked the question, "Why should I put in EV charging stations?"
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www.linkedin.com
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Electroheads Electric Kart Race Series
The Electroheads e-kart race series celebrates its debut event on July 23-24, at Whilton Mill kart track in Northamptonshire, UK. The Electroheads e-kart race series is the brainchild of former Ferrari and Williams F1 engineer Rob Smedley.
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electriccarsreport.com
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Elon Musk hints at Tesla Roadster Production Plans
Elon Musk made a rare comment about Tesla Roadster production, which had been delayed a few times, and he hinted at a start to production in California within 12 to 18 months.
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electrek.co
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Tesla Insurance
Most of the country has been awaiting the widespread rollout Tesla's in-house insurance program.
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www.cnet.com
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Lightning Systems debuts New Electric Ford F-550
LOVELAND, Colo., July 15, 2020 - An all-electric powertrain is now available for the popular Ford F-550 Chassis Cab.
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evobsession.com
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Report: Battery Makers' Dispute
Ford and Volkswagen are concerned that a legal dispute between two South Korean battery makers could cause battery-supply issues for upcoming electric cars, Reuters reported Tuesday.
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www.greencarreports.com
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Electrify America First Ever EV Charger Carbon-offset
Electrify America today announced the first-ever validation of a carbon-offset project for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This spells good news for the entire EV charging industry, as well as for the end-users.
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insideevs.com
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Mobile fast-charging: A must-have
Fully electric delivery trucks, cargo vans, shuttle vehicles, and transit and school buses are all due to become increasingly common as fleets go green and diesels are retired.
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www.greencarreports.com
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EV Conversions: Twisted electric Land Rover Defender
The recently-revived Land Rover Defender is not available with an electric powertrain, but a UK-based company is offering electric conversions of older models. Twisted Automotive will offer a limited number of the conversions in North America.
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www.greencarreports.com
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Tesla picks Austin, Texas, as next 'Gigafactory' location
Tesla Inc.'s fourth U.S. factory will be located in the Austin, Texas, area, Chief Executive Elon Musk said on a call with analysts following second-quarter results on Wednesday.
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www.marketwatch.com
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Driverless Shuttle Pilot in St. Petersburg, FL
ST. PETERSBURG - A driverless shuttle could carry people up and down Bayshore Drive this fall, if county officials sign off on it. The three-month, $140,000 pilot program was approved by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority's finance committee.
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www.tampabay.com
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