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Understanding Electric Vehicle Charging

Great Article by Tom Saxton. Really gets to the meat of the matter on charging and the issues facing EV drivers today. Charging equipment may not meet the challenges by limiting the level 2 chargers to 6.6kw Great Job. Read … Continue reading

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ChargePoint Network

Find stations. ChargePoint Network The largest public electric vehicle charging network for EV drivers. ChargePoint Network lets you find and even reserve unoccupied stations from wherever you are, and keeps you informed every step along the way, from planning a … Continue reading

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Just added the latest Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data

Amazing the difference over a year makes, they now have over 2100 public power spots. The addition of Nissan dealers makes a great difference. About the AFDC The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center is celebrating its 20th anniversary … Continue reading

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Lotus Modular Eco-urban furniture system – Charge point?

Lotus by LumineXence, it is the first modular eco-urban furniture system with photovoltaic technology, designed by the architect Giancarlo Zema. For more information please visit their site www.luminexence.com

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Research funding to reduce EV charging costs

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded nearly $7 million in research and development funding that will help to reduce the current costs of electric-vehicle (EV) chargers by 50% over the next three years. read more

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The new Normal (IL)

Here is a short video about a small town moving toward a EV future.

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Northeast Aims to Remedy E.V. Range Anxiety with 11-State Charging Network

Northeast Aims to Remedy E.V. Range Anxiety with 11-State Charging Network | InsideClimate News Drivers of all-electric cars could soon zip across the U.S. Northeast without having to worry about running out of battery power mid-trip. http://insideclimatenews.org/news/20111026/electric-vehicles-EVs-charging-infrastructure-range-anxiety-northeast-nissan-leaf-chevy-volt-georgetown

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Car charging installed for no charge.

The charging stations are provided and installed by Car Charging, Inc. at no cost to the business/property owner. http://www.carcharging.com

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350Green Awarded Second Contract to Expand Statewide Network of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Pennsylvania

Second phase of the charging infrastructure rollout in PA with 72 DC Fast and 72 Level 2 chargers got funded with $450,000 from PA DEP. Strategy is the key to installing charging stations for the state. Download the full Press … Continue reading

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Seven Auto Manufacturers Collaborate on Harmonized Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Solution

Seven Auto Manufacturers Collaborate on Harmonized Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Solution | Ford Motor Company Newsroom read more Seven Auto Manufacturers Collaborate on Harmonized Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Solution Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche and Volkswagen agreed to … Continue reading

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