Transformation rEVolution, Cross Country
DC Fast Chargers, Transforming the Grid
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Call this week! U.S. House votes major clean transportation
Call representatives this week! The House of Representatives will vote on a major alternative fuels bill this week, and we need your help! Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives announced H.R. 2.
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www.tncleanfuels.org
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100% "Charged Up" - a Q&A with Joe Ozegovich, Memphis
Joe walks the talk...from owning a Leaf to a Tesla, dodging day-dreaming drivers from 0 to 30, sharing his father's local economy advice to saving $16,000 - a win-win vacation situation.
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driveelectrictn.org
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New DCFC station fills Corridor gap in East Tennessee
Tennessee's newest Direct Current Fast Charge (DCFC) station was activated yesterday in Baileyton and is now available to charge for those in need of some electric juice along the state's I-81 Corridor.
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www.tncleanfuels.org
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DC to LA: Direct Current Fast Charter (DCFC) spans the USA
Electrify America recently announced it has completed its first cross-country route, allowing electric vehicle (EV) drivers to travel from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles using a direct current fast charger (DCFC) network spanning 11 states.
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www.utilitydive.com
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Transformation rEVolution in "Plugged In" Chattanooga
There's a transportation rEVolution going on in the green hills of the southern Appalachian Mountains in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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www.tva.com
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$400 Charging Rebate still available, Knoxville
Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) $400 rebate is still active for customers who install a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger at their home. This one-time rebate is still available.
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www.knoxnews.com
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Historic EV Clean Truck Rule Passes
California yesterday adopted the first regulation in the world aimed at boosting sales of zero-emission trucks, marking a milestone in the history of regulating pollution from motor vehicles.
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www.eenews.net
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The World's First Residential 'Pop Up' On-Street Charger
Video: 2 minutes. A world first for technology here in oxford this week. The first residential POP UP on-street electric vehicle charging points have been installed!
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www.youtube.com
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Fact of the Week: Electric Vehicle Fast Charging News
Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Stations and Outlets: CCS or CHAdeMO
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www.energy.gov
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Why Rich Rebuilds Is Opening A Tesla Repair Shop
Business EV innovator. Rich Benoit runs the popular YouTube channel, Rich Rebuilds, where he takes broken-down Teslas and brings them back to life.
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www.youtube.com
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Tesla Model S, The First EV With A 400 Mile-Plus Range
Even as Elon Musk's Tesla Motors goes in all in to ramp up production of its coming commercial electric semi-truck, the company just announced that its Model S Long Range Plus sedan is now EPA-rated to run for 402 miles on a charge.
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www.forbes.com
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Rural, BYD Electric Bus and Wireless Charging Technology
Video: 2 minutes. BYD (Build Your Dreams), a leading manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles, announced it has completed the delivery of 10 battery-electric K9S buses to Link Transit in Wenatchee, Washington, a milestone for the company.
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www.youtube.com
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How Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Work
Electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) promise to save buyers a massive amount of money in fuel costs over their lifetimes. Having a EV tax credit helps. This is how it works.
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cars.usnews.com
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Extend The Range Of Your Nissan LEAF
When we wrote that aftermarket battery packs would probably help save a lot of used electric cars, that was a real concern. Here's a company that's extending your vehicle's life.
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insideevs.com
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Germany requires all gas stations to provide EV charging
As part of Germany's new increased electric-vehicle incentive package, the country will require gas stations to offer EV charging.
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electrek.co
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Electric Yacht Powered by Solar
Singapore-based Azura Marine unveiled a new $500,000 electric yacht that they claim can complete "non-stop ocean voyages powered only by sunlight." The electrification of transport is slowly spreading into maritime transport.
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electrek.co
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EV-ready Building Codes
You bought a new condo, you care about saving the planet while saving money and you're also thinking about buying a new EV. Here are some considerations to take before taking the purchase plunge.
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www.electricauto.org
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Ford Mustang Mach-E Hands-Free Driving
Ford is developing a new hands-free driving aid that's similar to Tesla Autopilot or General Motors' acclaimed Super Cruise, the company confirmed Thursday.
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www.cnet.com
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Tesla going into Software Subscription Service
Tesla has started to indicate that it is going to expand its software offering, including a subscription to its full self-driving package, and analysts are starting to consider this new revenue stream as a massive opportunity.
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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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Clean Car Chats ⚡️ Public Charging
Video: 90 seconds. While you are out and about or on a long trip, charging an electric vehicle at public charging stations is easier than you might think. Here's how.
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www.youtube.com
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GM plans Electric Van for Business Users
General Motors Co is developing an electric van aimed at business users, joining a growing list of carmakers planning EVs for the same segment which includes customers such as Amazon.com Inc and United Parcel Service Inc.
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www.reuters.com
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How EVs will Transform The Grid, Part 1
(This is the first of a two-part series. You can read the second part here: How electric vehicles will drive over the electric monopolies.)
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www.freeingenergy.com
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