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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

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As one of the speakers put it to the attendees, the bulk of which came from Southeast Michigan, plug-in vehicles will a major career path for most of the people in the room. “I’m very encouraged that carmakers now see as allies the utilities, plug-in advocates, community and regional efforts like ProjectGetReady.”

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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EV Connect Inc.; Several plug-in electric vehicle charging networks currently operate in metropolitan areas. California State University, Fresno Foundation, and Cleantech San Diego Association. Energy efficiency in plug loads. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.; NRG EV Services LLC; and Recargo, Inc.

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Electrify America to install 2,800 charging stations at workplaces and multi-unit dwellings across US

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Employees with chargers at their workplace are six times more likely to drive a plug-in electric vehicle than the average worker, and chargers located at the workplace can potentially double an electric vehicle owner’s daily driving range. Joining Electrify America in this initiative are SemaConnect, EV Connect and Greenlots.

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California Energy Commission to award $8.9M for completion of California DC fast charge North-South corridors

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SR 99: South of Sacramento and north of Fresno. SR 99: Fresno to north of Wheeler Ridge. EV Connect also received three awards (segments 3, 4 and 7) for a total of $1,843,179 (21%). Corridor Categories. Secondary. I-5: Oregon Border to Red Bluff. I-5: South of Red Bluff to north of Sacramento. US-101: San Jose to Buellton.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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In Cycle 2, Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. This will include building new sites connecting regional destinations, such as supporting travel to the Sierra Mountain communities and destinations like Lake Havasu. The company also will invest in rural Level 2 charging. Santa Rosa.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. This will include building new sites connecting regional destinations, such as supporting travel to the Sierra Mountain communities and destinations like Lake Havasu. Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period, which begins in July 2019. Santa Rosa.

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CARB draft of updated AB 32 Scoping Plan for climate change actions post-2020; pushing for greater transportation reductions

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The Scoping Plan describes the comprehensive range of efforts California must take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and meet the state’s long-term goals to combat climate change. AB 32 requires the Scoping Plan to be updated every five years. Recommended transportation actions beyond 2020. Agriculture. Waste Management.