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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. FHWA is establishing a temporary public interest waiver to waive Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Background. Under 23 U.S.C.

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Nissan LEAF available at Santa Monica Enterprise Rent-A-Car location

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Enterprise also has installed a charging station at the same location through Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) manufacturer ClipperCreek. Enterprise recently announced plans to add 500 Nissan LEAF EVs at select locations throughout its neighborhood network and through its WeCar car-sharing program throughout this year.

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Secretary of the Navy Sets Target for 50% of Total Energy Consumption from Alternative Sources by 2020; Role for Biofuels and EVs

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In a speech at the Naval Energy Forum, US Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus set out five energy targets for the department to meet over the course of the next decade, including the overall goal of half of the total energy consumption for ships, aircraft, tanks, vehicles, and shore installations coming from alternative sources by 2020.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

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Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. Learning to install solar with GRID Alternatives in 2009. Learning to install solar with GRID Alternatives in 2009.

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Solar Smackdown in Torrance – Installer Sues City on Behalf of the Sun

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After a decade in the solar power installation business, Bradley Bartz is tired of being Mr. Nice Guy. He’s filed suit against Torrance, the proud home of Exxon/Mobil’s refinery, for stopping him from installing solar panels in the Hillside Overlay district. solar installers. For 10 days apparently. There is also.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Fortunately for businesses located in key areas of the country, the federal government has introduced incentives to help them install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and play a key role in building the national EV charging network. How Many Charging Stations Will America Install?

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SoCal Edison white paper shares data about PEV usage and charging

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SCE began its PEV readiness efforts in 2009, and quantified the anticipated impact of PEVs on the electric grid before consumers began buying and leasing them. Using the “end charge” time programing feature (when drivers program their charging to be complete by a specific time) is better for grid reliability and neighborhood circuits.

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