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Public EV charging in the United States is about to get a whole lot easier
Highlights how the coming standardization of the North American Charging Standard (NACS), a universal plug shape, and new federal policies that promise improvements in charger functionality and ease of payment will make EV charging more accessible and reliable for drivers.
“Front-of-the-meter” jobs for charging infrastructure should be front of mind in the EV transition
Explores the job creation potential in the U.S. for building electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicle charging infrastructure, highlighting the need for a large workforce in infrastructure, with an estimate of over 262,000 jobs driven mostly by “front-of-meter” infrastructure upgrades.
Deploy charging infrastructure in “no regrets” freight zones and corridors to keep U.S. commercial truck electrification aligned with climate goals
Strategic deployment of charging infrastructure in targeted freight corridors and zones is crucial for meeting EPA standards and advancing U.S. commercial truck electrification in line with international climate goals.
Energy cooperatives: A key opportunity to integrate renewable energy with electric vehicles in India
By supporting energy cooperatives, regulators in India can help connect rapidly expanding renewable energy generation with battery electric vehicles and spur deployment of charging infrastructure.
Lessons about charging infrastructure from electric bus operations in Maharashtra
Planning for and setting up electric bus charging infrastructure, which needs to happen alongside the bus-procurement process, involves depot setup and working with power companies on upstream equipment.
Canada applies for the post of World Leader on electric vehicles
A faux interview with the Government of Canada regarding its ambition on transitioning to electric vehicles
Alternative fuels infrastructure in Europe: Electric trucks and buses can’t wait another decade
While the AFIR proposal introduces much needed Europe-wide infrastructure targets for HDVs, it falls short on ambition
Charged up, ready to go! After some delays. How it is to buy an electric car these days.
Peter Mock has worked on EV technologies and policies for years. Then he went through the process of finding, registering, and operating one. It’s been a different experience—and an excellent reality check.
Charging electric two-wheelers: A cost or a chance to catalyze the market?
Now that subsidies are addressing the upfront cost barrier for electric two-wheelers in India, access to private charging deserves attention as a key enabler of uptake.
Ensuring equitable electric vehicle charging infrastructure deployment in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is implementing policies to ensure no one is left behind in the green mobility future.
Buses cero emisiones en Bogotá a partir de 2022 – Liderazgo político para acelerar la transición
¡No más buses de combustión interna a partir de 2022! ¿Cómo se llegó a este importante hito?
Key strategies to help cities overcome the charging challenge quickly, easily, and at lower cost
A combination of demand-driven and planning-oriented strategies can make the charging station planning, permitting, and installation process cheaper and more efficient.
