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Tesla Powerwall VPP gets closer to reality in Puerto Rico as utility gets greenlight

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LUMA, a Puerto Rico electric utility, has received the green light to build a virtual power plant (VPP) with Tesla Powerwalls in Puerto Rico. more… The post Tesla Powerwall VPP gets closer to reality in Puerto Rico as utility gets greenlight appeared first on Electrek.

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NHTSA estimates trafic fatalities increased 18.4% y-o-y in 1H 2021

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The new Proven Safety Countermeasures supported by FHWA are: rectangular rapid flashing beacons; crosswalk visibility enhancements; bicycle lanes; lighting; pavement friction management; wider edge lines; variable speed limits; appropriate speed limit-setting; and speed safety cameras.

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NREL study identifies nationwide charging needs; 28M charging ports by 2030 for 33M EV fleet

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A new NREL study has estimated the number, type, and location of the charger infrastructure needed to support 30–42 million light-duty electric vehicles on the road by 2030. Now, NREL researchers have released The 2030 National Charging Network: Estimating U.S.

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smart USA and Nissan to Collaborate on New Gasoline-Powered B-Segment Vehicle for the US Market

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smart USA Distributor LLC, headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is the exclusive distributor of the smart fortwo and related parts in the United States and Puerto Rico and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Automotive Group, Inc. smart USA supports approximately 75 smart retail centers in the United States and Puerto Rico.

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All US States, DC, Puerto Rico Get Green Light For EV Charging Plans

InsideEVs

Now that all charging infrastructure projects have been approved, reimbursement funds have been made available.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Several factors combine to make Puerto Rico an ideal place for solar power and microgrids. The group is a pioneer in bringing solar energy to Puerto Rico, having installed the first photovoltaic (PV) panels in Adjuntas in 1999.

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GHSA projects 17% jump in pedestrian fatalities in Q1 2021

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The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) is a nonprofit association representing the highway safety offices of states, territories, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.