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U.S. DOE Invests $68 Million into Innovative Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions

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SuperTruck Charge projects will accelerate deployment of large-scale public EV charging infrastructure for medium-and heavy-duty EVs to improve grid resiliency and reliability. As part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) continued commitment to electrified commercial road transport, DOE today announced a $68 million investment to design, develop, and demonstrate … [continued]

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Commercial & United States Postal Service (USPS) Electric Delivery Vans Spreading Out Across USA

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Two years ago this month, I saw my first Amazon Prime Rivian electric delivery van (lead figure of this article) just across my street. The driver said he loved the new van and was kind enough to pose for pictures and show me inside. He said Amazon already had ~100 … [continued]

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US Building a Better Grid Awards | January 2025

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To share how historic levels of federal and private investment are positively impacting communities across the country, this monthly newsletter showcases grid projects that have successfully completed award negotiations and are beginning work. Updates on Finalized GDO Project Awards In 2021, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law made a historic investment to … [continued]

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Tesla Supercharging Amenities Really Need to Be Better — Great Example

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Also: You Can’t Rely on NACS Superchargers for Cross-Country Travel in Compatible Non-Tesla EVs If you live in northern Wisconsin, you see the “massive” brand-new Quick Trip gas stations/convenience stores everywhere. They are places where you can buy a soft drink, a gallon of milk, and/or a hot meal etc., … [continued]

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U.S. Department of Energy Invests $45 Million to Support Regional Consortia Focused on Securing Domestic Critical Minerals and Materials

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DOE announced $45 million in funding for six projects to create regional consortia to accelerate the development of critical mineral and materials supply chains including novel nonfuel carbon-based products from secondary and unconventional feedstocks. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced … [continued]

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