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Blink to Provide EV Chargers for State of Illinois

Blink to Provide EV Chargers for State of Illinois

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Blink Charging Co. has been awarded a nearly $2 million grant to own and operate electric vehicle chargers for the state of Illinois. The grant, awarded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA), sets the stage for Blink Charging and Illinois to collaboratively help provide public charging solutions for employees, residents and visitors.

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The US reaches milestone of 200,000+ public EV charging ports

The US reaches milestone of 200,000+ public EV charging ports

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The US just hit a major electric vehicle milestone: There are now more than 200,000 public EV charging ports nationwide.

This achievement, announced yesterday by the US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, demonstrates the momentum of expanding EV charging infrastructure. The Joint Office’s Q3 2024 update on August 30 showed an increase in three months of around 9,000 ports to nearly 192,000 public EV charging ports. This latest announcement shows an increase in the number of ports of around 9,000 in just seven weeks.

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DOE Announces up to $46 Million to Advance Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies and Drive National Goals

DOE Announces up to $46 Million to Advance Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies and Drive National Goals

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released a notice of funding opportunity (NOFO)* for up to $46 million to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) of affordable clean-hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. 

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Stellantis to launch fleet of EVs fitted with Factorial solid-state batteries

Stellantis to launch fleet of EVs fitted with Factorial solid-state batteries

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

MILAN, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Carmaker Stellantis will launch by 2026 a demonstration fleet of vehicles fitted with solid-state batteries from U.S. startup Factorial, the two companies said on Wednesday.

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LG is now taking orders for its first DC fast charger in the US

LG is now taking orders for its first DC fast charger in the US

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

LG Business Solutions USA is now taking orders for the first LG DC fast charger in the US, which is being built in Texas.

LG’s new Level 3 charger is a stand-type model with a connected Power Bank that provides fast charging up to 175 kW.

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US working 'as fast as we can' to finalize EV conversion grants, official says

US working 'as fast as we can' to finalize EV conversion grants, official says

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

DETROIT, Oct 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said on Tuesday the department is working "as fast as we can" to finalize $1.7 billion in grants to fund the conversion of plants to build electric vehicles and components.

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Shift to electric vehicles will have far-reaching impact, IMF says

Shift to electric vehicles will have far-reaching impact, IMF says

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Oct 22 (Reuters) - The global transition toward electric vehicles will have "far-reaching" impacts on investment, production, international trade and employment, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday as part of its update to global economic growth forecasts.

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Mercedes Opens Electric Car Battery Recycling Plant

Mercedes Opens Electric Car Battery Recycling Plant

Monday, October 21, 2024

Mercedes-Benz inaugurated Monday a plant for recycling electric vehicle batteries in Germany, with the luxury carmaker's boss hailing a "key milestone" in boosting the sector's sustainability.

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New Flyer Receives Its Largest Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Bus Order

New Flyer Receives Its Largest Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Bus Order

Monday, October 21, 2024

New Flyer of America Inc., a subsidiary of bus and coach manufacturer NFI Group Inc., has received a new firm order for 108 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell-electric Xcelsior CHARGE FC 40-foot transit buses from San Mateo County Transit (SamTrans), marking the largest single fuel cell bus order in New Flyer’s history.

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U.S. Net Generation of Electricity Relied on Record Use of Renewables while Coal Use Dropped to a Record Low in 2023

U.S. Net Generation of Electricity Relied on Record Use of Renewables while Coal Use Dropped to a Record Low in 2023

Monday, October 21, 2024

Overall net generation of electricity increased 18% from 2001 to 2023 (3.74 to 4.42 billion megawatt-hours). In 2001, renewable energy sources accounted for 7.8% of electricity net generation but increased to 25.7% in 2023. In the same timeframe, coal dropped from 51% to 15%. While natural gas made up for much of the decline in coal use, renewables such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass increased as well. Fossil fuel-based sources as a whole have declined as a share of net electricity production. Lower carbon emissions from electricity production mitigates lifecycle emissions for...Read More

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