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Pacific Power launches ‘fleet make-ready’ pilot program to help Oregon businesses transition to electric vehicles: … communities with the benefits of electric vehicles. It provides financial support and … to transition their fleets to electric vehicles. Find more details here:  … infrastructure and the installation of electric vehicle service equipment (not including actual … #car #cars #awesome

Announced this morning: $72 million funding program for SuperTruck Charge, which will enable the design, development, and demonstration of innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in support of electrified medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). It also enhances grid resiliency and reliability. We are identifying potential solutions to address the current gaps in electrified MHDV charging infrastructure, enabling greater utilization of electrified fleets, and drastically reducing GHG emissions due to medium-/heavy-duty (MHD) trucks. The SuperTruck Charge funding program supplements the ongoing SuperTruck 3 program, with an emphasis on demonstrating technologies to accelerate the widespread buildout of the high-power charging infrastructure necessary for battery electric MHD trucks. https://lnkd.in/eQs4Ur5b

The Future of Oil Companies is Hybrid? Perhaps an alternate explanation for recent EV vehicle demand: lack of infrastructure... * Pls comment if you have a fully electric vehicle (EV) and if you think available chargers are adequate for your lifestyle! * Reminds me of a recent weekend in Stowe, VT as we shared a ski house with some friends. Two beautiful Rivians and a now-seemingly classic Tesla - but after a long drive from the city and only one charger, things got interesting! It's not that chargers (levels 2 & 3) aren't proliferating, they certainly are and continue to do so. However, the lesson we would like to share is a classic supply/demand argument where academics look much different than reality. On paper, penetration and build out are rolling out close to plan, but in reality, demand is not uniform. It exists primarily in pockets of financially able and ideological cohorts. Incentives help but they also make demand lumpy. As a result, we get mismatches (growing pains) between supply and demand. Perhaps EV demand has cooled as cyclical pressures combine with infrastructure challenges, not to mention the mind-blowing new supply of EV cars coming from literally every car manufacturer new and old the globe over. Anecdotally, we also wonder if hybrids develop an edge here over full EVs given the issues we have highlighted. It certainly seems like an appropriate approach for both consumers and manufactures as we move to wider adoption. You know, smooth out the bumps in the road... Same goes for oil companies planning for the future- we will still need and use oil, hopefully far less and far more responsibly, but inevitably the world of energy is changing. Hybrid energy companies are an appropriate strategy. As for our weekend in Stowe, thankfully, the closest super-charger was located at a brew hall near the ski house. All rejoiced. #ElectricVehicles #Supercharger #climatesolutions #hybridenergy #impactinvesting David Reinfeld Jeff Greene https://lnkd.in/eCqkBkNc

DOE has launched a supertruck charge program for MHDV charging!    We're excited that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a $72 million funding program for SuperTruck Charge, which will enable the design, development, and demonstration of innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in support of electrified medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). It also enhances grid resiliency and reliability. We are identifying potential solutions to address the current gaps in electrified MHDV charging infrastructure, enabling greater utilization of electrified fleets, and drastically reducing GHG emissions due to medium- and heavy-duty trucks.   The SuperTruck Charge funding program supplements the ongoing SuperTruck 3 program, with an emphasis on demonstrating technologies to accelerate the widespread buildout of the high-power charging infrastructure necessary for battery electric MHD trucks.   Learn more about the program ➡ https://lnkd.in/gP-ynXcn

Re-posting for reach. Further research, development, and demonstration of high-capacity high-power charging installations with Vehicle Grid Integration (VGI) strategies for electrified MHDVs will be critical to meet these goals while ensuring equipment interoperability, mitigation of grid impacts, improving grid resiliency and reliability, and creating downward pressure on electricity rates.

I’m thrilled to share news about a $72 million funding program for SuperTruck Charge, which will enable the design, development, and demonstration of innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in support of electrified medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) at depots and truck stops. It also explores how integrated planning for EVs enhances grid resiliency and reliability. We are identifying potential solutions to address the current gaps in electrified MHDV charging infrastructure, enabling greater utilization of electrified fleets, reducing fueling costs, and drastically reducing emissions. The SuperTruck Charge funding program supplements the ongoing SuperTruck 3 program, with an emphasis on demonstrating infrastructure to meet the needs of these new trucks and accelerate the widespread buildout of high-power charging infrastructure. Concept papers are due October 8th. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e3pEswSk

Did you know that Jaguar Land Rover, in collaboration with Allye Energy, developed a  new portable Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) bringing to a second-life batteries from Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEVs? This BESS can store 270kWh of energy and, over the course of a year, this system is projected to save more than 15,494kg of CO2, which is equivalent to the carbon footprint of seven round-trip flights from London to New York! As we look forward to the launch of the Range Rover Electric later this year, it's clear that JLR’s commitment to their Reimagine strategy is stronger than ever, with goals to achieve carbon net zero across their supply chain, products, and operations by 2039. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2cKRjth #JaguarLandRover #Sustainability #Innovation #Hotbray #CircularEconomy #ZeroEmissions

Ford and TXU Energy Launch Groundbreaking Free EV Miles Program in Texas In a pioneering move, Ford Motor Company has partnered with TXU Energy, Texas’ leading retail electric provider and subsidiary of Vistra, to unveil a unique retail energy offering tailored specifically for Ford electric vehicle (EV) owners in Texas. The new TXU Free EV Miles program provides Ford electric SUV and truck customers with the opportunity to charge their vehicles at home for free during designated hours, making it the first program of its kind in the state. The initiative is designed to allow Ford EV owners to charge their vehicles for free between 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. the following […] - https://lnkd.in/dXQa7keW #automotive #evs #ev #electricmobility #emobility #ebikes #fleets #evfleet #evnews #autonews #electricvehicles #electricvehicle #automotiveindustry #automotivejobs #cleantech #cleanenergy #hydrogen #lithium #evbattery #sustainability #climatechange #electricvehicles #ford #michigan #northamerica #texas #unitedstates

Great write-up by EV Magazine on how Guided Energy is making it easier and cheaper to operate a fleet of electric vehicles: https://lnkd.in/e-VHCNBt

I can now officially say we are working with JLR! Thrilled to announce our collaboration on repurposing EV batteries for the Allye MAX energy storage system! This groundbreaking project involves integrating second-life Range Rover PHEV batteries from old stock and test fleets, marking a significant milestone for both teams. 🔋 Not only does the Allye MAX system repurpose batteries from damaged EVs, but we're also closely partnering with OEMs to procure batteries directly. With production ramping up for Allye MAX, the availability of batteries is increasing daily, paving the way for even more exciting developments ahead. ⚡ The Allye Max JLR system utilises seven full batteries per unit, with the capability to daisy chain units to increase power. CE certified and ready for commercial use and up to 270kWh of capacity. 🔌 JLR engineering team will leverage MAX for zero-emissions DC and AC charging during testing for the new Range Rover Electric, perfectly aligning with their carbon net zero goals. 🤝 This partnership not only showcases closed-loop battery repurposing but also supports JLR Reimagine strategy for a sustainable future Of course, this was not possible without the Allye team working day and night to make this happen! 👀 Read more about our collaboration: https://lnkd.in/etdVTdmc #Allye #JLR #BESS #energystorage #energytransition #netzero #batteries #EVs #electricvehicles