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The joy of learning: Kids and EVs at Plug In America’s Ride and Drive event

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In partnership with the Children’s Institute , support from dedicated EV enthusiasts, and the VinFast Auto Group, Plug In America hosted an unforgettable ride-and-drive at the Full STEAM Ahead event in Watts, CA, on June 1, 2024. Stay tuned for more fun events from Plug In America as we continue to promote EV adoption.

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NREL study finds that uncoordinated plug-in vehicle charging could prove challenging to the grid

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An influx of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) charging without coordination could prove challenging to the nation’s electric grid, according to research conducted by the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). This effect is exacerbated when higher in-home power charging is adopted.

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ChargEVC: New Jersey plug-in electric vehicle registration up 79% for MY 2016 vehicles over 2015

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Registration of model year 2016 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in New Jersey was up 79% over 2015, according to a recent analysis by ChargEVC , a diverse coalition of organizations and companies that support growth of the electric vehicle market. Interest in these cars is growing. —Pam Frank, CEO of ChargEVC.

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Tesla burns after driver in Mexico plugs the car into illicit hookup

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File photo of Tesla electric vehicles. REUTERS) A driver in the Mexican border city of Tijuana apparently had the bright idea of connecting his Tesla to an illegal electricity hookup connected directly to a powerline. Illicit electricity connections are a common problem in Tijuana and many other cities in Mexico.

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EDI completes integration of plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain into Freightliner platform

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The newest utility vehicle features the EDI PowerDrive 6000 plug-in electric drivetrain, delivering more than 25 miles of all-electric, zero-emissions driving, 300 more miles of range in hybrid modes, and reduces emissions by up to 80% when compared to conventional utility vehicles.

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Ford C-MAX Hybrid EPA-rated at 47 mpg city, 47 mpg highway; plug-in Energi version offers 85 mph top electric speed

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The C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid is equipped with a button that enables drivers to choose an electric-only driving mode. In EV: Auto mode, the vehicle automatically takes advantage of plug-in charge, said Kevin Layden, Ford director of Electrification Programs and Engineering. C-MAX Energi.

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Electric Circuit adding 4,500 new charging stations in Québec by 2028; Hydro-Québec assistance up to $12k per station

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The Electric Circuit, in partnership with Québec’s municipalities, will be rolling out 4,500 standard charging stations (240 V, 7 kW) by 2028, to meet the needs of electric vehicle drivers who do not have access to home charging. The Electric Circuit is the largest public charging network in Québec.

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