Property owners have an opportunity to drive new traffic to their properties and add a new revenue stream from the sale of electricity. Well researched article from Jane Margolies at the The New York Times on how efforts from Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging (shout out Chelsey Williams!) and Walmart, to name a few, are jumping into this nascent market.
Urban EV
Services for Renewable Energy
San Francisco, CA 60 followers
Urban EV’s mission is to expand electric vehicle charging station access by working hand in hand with owners/operators.
About us
Urban EV’s mission is to revolutionize urban mobility by expanding access to electric vehicle charging stations in residential and commercial areas. We collaborate with property owners and EV operators to create cutting-edge infrastructure solutions that enhance convenience and sustainability. At Urban EV, our goal goes beyond operational efficiency; we aim to elevate the value and appeal of every location we serve.
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- Services for Renewable Energy
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- 1 employee
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
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- Privately Held
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Congrats to my friends and colleagues at Rivian on finalizing the partnership with Volkswagon! Really excited to see these two automakers come together and looking forward to the next generation of EVs from their shared platform.
Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen officially launch their new EV business partnership
https://electrek.co
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Honest piece from NYT as GM and Mary Barra begin to look forward to profitable EV sales. Last 18 months have been full of negative EV news, but the story on the ground is one of steady growth and continued investment.
Electric Vehicles May Be Struggling. G.M.’s Leader Is Still a Believer.
https://www.nytimes.com
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"One EVCS boosts annual spending at a nearby establishment by 1.4% ($1,478). . . This study highlights EVCS as drivers of local economic growth and stresses the economic benefits of multi-host EVCS setups." Fascinating study from MIT on the economic lift nearby businesses receive when located close to an EV charging station.
Study: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses
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Securing the requisite load needed to power EV charging is a constant uphill battle. A large load connection to the grid is an asset that will appreciate with time as supply and demand on the grid is squeezed by transportation electrification, AI data centers, and removal of carbon-based generation facilities. Great article from Canary Media with a deep dive on the issue.
California’s backlogged grid is holding up its electric truck dreams
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Owners and operators of multifamily properties have a tremendous opportunity to add chargers and stay ahead of the transition. EV chargers can boost amenity profiles and add new revenue streams. Learn more in the June edition San Francisco Apartment Association magazine. Page 40. https://lnkd.in/gMVVZB_e
February 2023
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