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On-Road Passenger Trips Over 75 Miles Accounted for Just 1.4% of All Trips in 2022

On-Road Passenger Trips Over 75 Miles Accounted for Just 1.4% of All Trips in 2022

Monday, October 7, 2024

On-road passenger trips over 75 miles one-way only accounted for 1.4% of all trips in 2022. The remaining 98.6% of trips were less than 75 miles. Almost three quarters (73.1%) of all trips were 10 miles or less, which can be comfortably handled by modern EVs on a single charge using a basic home outlet, without needing advanced charging equipment, even if a return trip of the same distance were taken.

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DOE Announces $4 Million to Advance Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology for Clean, Low-Cost Hydrogen Production

DOE Announces $4 Million to Advance Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology for Clean, Low-Cost Hydrogen Production

Friday, October 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) recently announced up to $4 million in federal funding to advance clean hydrogen production—through the use of reversible fuel cells—and help make clean hydrogen a more available and affordable option for decarbonization across multiple sectors.

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US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers

US offers EVgo conditional $1.05 billion loan for EV chargers

Thursday, October 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, Oct 3 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday offered EVgo (EVGO.O), opens new tab a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.05 billion to expand public electric vehicle-charging infrastructure across the country, some of which in marginalized urban communities.

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Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid

Ford, California Utility Reward EV Customers for Supporting Power Grid

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Ford Motor Company electric vehicle owners and lessees in the Southern California Edison (SCE) service area now have the option to be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak periods of energy demand. Ford is the first major U.S. automaker to facilitate customer participation in SCE’s Emergency Load Reduction Program (ELRP), one of the utility’s ongoing efforts to enhance grid resilience that also advances vehicle grid integration (VGI).

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Hurricane Helene Just Made the Case for Electric Trucks

Hurricane Helene Just Made the Case for Electric Trucks

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

More than 1 million Americans are still without electricity. EV owners are using their cars to keep the lights on.

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GM nears double-digit EV market share in the US after Q3 sales surged

GM nears double-digit EV market share in the US after Q3 sales surged

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

GM is eyeing double-digit market share in the US EV market after sales surged 60% in Q3 compared to last year. With new models like the Chevy Blazer, Equinox, and Silverado EVs rolling out nationwide, GM looks to top rival Ford by the end of 2024.

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Kwik Trip will start adding electric vehicle charging stations this year

Kwik Trip will start adding electric vehicle charging stations this year

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Kwik Trip will be expanding to offer chargers for electric vehicles along with its gas station and convenience store.

The company announced Monday it plans to offer a Kwik Charge program at “a strategic number of its stores” in the Midwest region.

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Blink Charging Surpasses 100,000-Charger Milestone

Blink Charging Surpasses 100,000-Charger Milestone

Monday, September 30, 2024

Blink Charging Co. has surpassed 100,000 electric vehicle chargers sold, deployed or contracted globally.

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Ford to offer free chargers to EV buyers through year-end

Ford to offer free chargers to EV buyers through year-end

Monday, September 30, 2024

DETROIT, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Ford (F.N), opens new tab is trying to woo the electric vehicle-curious by offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of EVs through the end of the year, the company said on Monday.
As automakers try to energize sagging EV demand, they've focused on improving access to chargers, along with addressing concerns around price and battery range.

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Auto plants grew their workforces after transitioning to electric vehicle production

Auto plants grew their workforces after transitioning to electric vehicle production

Friday, September 27, 2024

U.S. auto plants producing battery electric vehicles have required a larger workforce than traditional internal combustion engine plants—a finding that runs counter to early predictions about how EVs would impact the industry.

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