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Recurrent provides monthly reports that describe the state of your car’s battery. This may allow owners to detect insidious degradation that may require attention. Learn more about this free service.
Pole-mounted EV chargers?
Earlier this year, EVSE LLC’s pole-mounted EV chargers were deployed in Melrose, MA as part of a pilot with the local utility, National Grid. The devices were installed 10 feet up several power poles around the city. To access the service, users utilized a mobile app offered by AmpUp, a California-based software company and network provider.
Supercharging electric vehicle adoption
The Biden administration released its Electric Vehicle Charging Action Plan on December 13, 2021. The ambitious plan calls for implementing a network of half a million charging stations across the nation. It calls for $7.5B to be invested in a charging network, with a special focus on equity. There are also billions in loans and grants to enable domestic manufacturing of batteries and components.
Hydrogen in Transportation
A public debate regarding the merits of fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) continues to brew despite the obvious advantages of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Many comparisons have been made, including cost and lifetime emissions. We recently were invited to join Think Tech Hawaii's Jay Fidel to discuss the matter and it allowed us to further expound on the matter.
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How green is my car?
MIT’s Carbon Counter offers a peek into the lifetime emissions and cost-of-ownership figures for cars, SUVs, and light-duty trucks available in the US.
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More Public Chargers and Lower Rates?
Earlier this month, Hawaiian Electric announced their Public Electric Vehicle Charger Expansion Project, a proposal before the PUC to expand the number of stations in their service territories (Maui, Oahu, and Big Island).
Diesel Replacement Rebates Offered by the Hawaii State Energy Office
The Hawaii State Energy Office, in partnership with the Hawaii Department of Health, has created the Diesel Replacement Rebate Program, which offers a 45% rebate to cover the cost to replace medium and heavy-duty vehicles with an electric equivalent.
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles
The FCEV running on green hydrogen makes sense for heavy freight. For cars and light-medium duty vehicles, the BEV format is optimal for the following reasons: …
Hawaii’s Latest EV Club - Maui EV
On July 15, 2021, Maui EV held its founding meeting. Rob Weltman, club leader, welcomed several Maui electric vehicle owners, Hawaii EV board members, and representatives of Envoy, an up-and-coming sustainable transport solution company.
