New VinFast EV Factory, Women In STEM, & Forced Birthers: North Carolina’s Got It All

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:00:22 +0000

EV VinFast North CarolinaVinFast aims for US EV market with new factory in North Carolina as abortion battle looms between Democratic Governor Roy Cooper and Republicans in the state legislature.

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Solectrac Partners With Nolan Manufacturing To Produce More Electric Tractors (Video)

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:01:49 +0000

Solectrac e25Solectrac, located in Northern California, is manufacturing battery-electric tractors for agriculture and utility operations. Those tractors make it possible for farmers to use the sun, wind, or other clean, renewable energy sources to power essential machinery. The company’s mission is to offer farmers independence from the pollution, infrastructure, and price volatility associated with fossil fuels. […]

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NC Supreme Court: HOAs Cannot Prohibit Solar Installs

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:35:26 +0000

These days, there’s a funny stereotype on the internet and more and more in real life: Karen. She’s the lady who argues endlessly with store checkout clerks over coupons, and demands to see the manager. She calls the cops and accuses innocent people of color of crimes. They’re also known for doing anything they can […]

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US Army Tests Floating Solar Waters, US Navy Floats Nature-Based Climate Action

Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:37:01 +0000

floating solar fort bragg us army north carolinaFloating solar arrays dovetail with Defense Department’s nature conservation strategies as climate change, land encroachment threaten military facilities.

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A North Carolina Legislator Thinks Free EV Charging Should Be Discouraged & Banned

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Tue, 31 May 2022 14:38:24 +0000

TANSTAAFL (There Ain’t No Such Thing As A Free Lunch) is an established economic principle. In short, if a business or other organization is giving you something, you’ll probably end up paying for it sooner or later. It dates back to the once common practice of saloons offering people free lunch if they’d purchase at […]

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Charlotte Wants to Convert to All Electric Vehicles by 2030

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:00:55 +0000

What kind of progress is your city making toward all-electric fleets? It is asking critical questions regarding its infrastructure needs, climate challenges, and procurement scheduling? It’s time.

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Is Your City Trying To Convert Its Fleet To All-Electric?

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:00:55 +0000

What kind of progress is your city making toward all-electric fleets? It is asking critical questions regarding its infrastructure needs, climate challenges, and procurement scheduling? It’s time.

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5 States Updated or Adopted New Clean Energy Standards in 2021

Credit to Author: U.S. Energy Information Administration| Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:40:14 +0000

As of the end of 2021, 31 states and the District of Columbia had renewable portfolio standards (RPS) or clean energy standards (CES). These polices require electricity suppliers to supply a set share of their electricity from designated renewable resources or carbon-free eligible technologies. Four states — Delaware, Oregon, North Carolina, and Illinois — updated their […]

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Electrify America Appreciation & Suggestions From A Frequent EV Charging Friend

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 22:50:16 +0000

BMW i3 Electrify AmericaI absolutely appreciate the network of charging stations that Electrify America is providing. I used the network almost exclusively in a 4 state drive with a short-range electric vehicle (EV). I  drove the 2015 BMW i3 from Electrify America charging station to charging station from deep in Florida to the Appalachians and then back. I had some problems, some small delays, but never had to leave any group of stations without a charge. Yet, I think my suggestions should be taken seriously

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