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California ARB awards $9.5M to Porterville to deploy 10 GreenPower electric buses and charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The EV350 40-ft bus has a 320 kWh LiFePO 4 battery pack providing some 185 miles of range (300 km); the two 85 kW drive motors are from Siemens. GreenPower offers a range of electric powered buses deploying electric drive and battery technologies with a lightweight chassis and low floor or high floor body. GreenPower Motor Company Inc.

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How to Invest in EV Charging Stations?

Setec Powerr

Consider installing charging stations in residential neighborhoods, especially in apartment complexes or multi-unit housing. These locations cater to a wide range of EV owners, including visitors, commuters, and residents. These locations cater to a wide range of EV owners, including visitors, commuters, and residents.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Depending on the charging station, you can provide 40-65 miles of range per charging hour, perfect for stores with nearby restaurants, hotels, or entertainment as drivers may choose to charge their vehicle at your store while they are using other amenities. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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SoCal Edison white paper shares data about PEV usage and charging

Green Car Congress

Because “early adopters” tend to cluster in the same neighborhoods and adding a plug-in vehicle is like adding another house to the circuit, in terms of load, SCE developed an operational strategy to upgrade distribution circuits. The rest of the work was required under the regular infrastructure upgrade and maintenance schedule.

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

Charged EVs

Unfortunately, thanks to the fast pace of electrification and the slow pace of standards bodies, electrical safety standards for heavy vehicles are lagging behind the market. Charged : So, there’s a lack of standards for vehicles that use higher-voltage electrical architectures? Geoff Schwartz: Yes.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

EV charging and charging infrastructure software falls into three general categories: Vehicle-based software – EVs, like computers and smart appliances, rely on software to manage battery lifecycles and inform drivers about remaining charge, driving range, location of charging stations en route , etc.

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Driving Your City Forward With Clean Electric Public Transportation

EV Connect

In terms of fuel and maintenance, electric vehicles save money in the long run, despite the upfront costs involved. One electric transit bus costs around $750,000 , compared to $500,000 for a standard diesel transit bus. Getting there involves numerous important considerations. Paramount among these is, of course, the cost.