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Oct 01 2021
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5 Midwestern governors agree to create a network to charge electric vehicles
The governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin are joining forces to build a new network for charging electric vehicles. The bipartisan plan aims to improve the region's economy while also reducing toxic emissions from cars and trucks.
The new plan is called REV Midwest — the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition. In addition to creating jobs and improving
NPR (Online News)Aug 28 2023
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Hawaiian Electric admits its power lines started the Maui wildfire but says the fire department declared mission accomplished too soon
Hawaii’s electric utility acknowledged its power lines started a wildfire on Maui but faulted county firefighters for declaring the blaze contained and leaving the scene, only to have a second wildfire break out nearby and become the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century. Hawaiian Electric Company released a statement Sunday night in response to Maui County’s lawsuit blaming the utility
FortuneMar 14 2024
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WI poised to hit fast track in adding EV charging stations
Wisconsin has lagged behind neighboring states in adding electric vehicle charging stations, but the Badger State is about to take a big leap forward in accessing federal funds to boost its network. The Legislature has sent Gov. Tony Evers a bill allowing private businesses to sell the electricity by hosting units on their properties, rather than only utilities having the option. Wisconsin can
Public News ServiceSep 28 2021
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Ford announces $11.4bn investment in electric vehicle plants
Ford has announced a major investment in electric vehicle (EV) production in the US, promising to build its biggest ever factory in Tennessee, and two battery parks in Kentucky.
Under the $11.4bn (£8.3bn) plan, the carmaker said it will build zero-emission cars and pickups "at scale" for American customers.
It will also create 11,000 jobs.
Like rivals GM and
BBC NewsSep 23 2021
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NYC Will Invest $75 Million in Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure
The New York City mayor announced on Wednesday a new $75 million investment in state electric vehicles and charging infrastructure as a part of a bigger initiative to transition the entire city fleet to electric vehicles.
The plans will replace 300 gas-powered city fleet vehicles and retrofit 125 diesel-powered trucks to run on electricity, Mayor Bill de Blasio said, according to a
The Epoch TimesMar 21 2024
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‘Bringing The Rio back,’ new owner of historic Las Vegas hotel expects near $860M investment to sway perception
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The poker tables were full, the celebrities were plentiful and the pools were electric: The Rio Hotel & Casino once shined as bright as its neon lights illuminating west of the Las Vegas Strip. But, that neon has since lost its vibrancy; a vastly different perception than its beaming success from 1990 through the 2000s. Its outdoor zipline permanently closed, several of
KLAS 8Mar 22 2024
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VDOT announces $11.3M in federal funding for EV charging stations in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has allocated $11.3 million in federal funding for the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the Commonwealth. The strategic investment will support the expansion of a robust network of EV charging infrastructure to spur economic development and enable a convenient, reliable and equitable charging experience for EV drivers
Augusta Free PressJan 05 2023
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German carmaker reveals plans for a $1.05 BILLION electric vehicle charging network
Mercedes-Benz is developing a worldwide electric vehicle charger to take on Tesla.
The German luxury automaker announced the new project at the Consumer Electronics Show, revealing it is spending $1.05 billion to construct a network in North America before expanding to other parts of the globe.
The first network will include 400 charging stations with more than 2,500 high-power
Daily MailMar 21 2024
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'Huge glow just light up the sky': Lighting strike sparks explosion at Piedmont oil tank site
PIEDMONT AND HEARD FROM WITNESSES. THERE. HAD MULTIPLE OIL, OIL STORAGE TANKS AND SALTWATER STORAGE TANKS ON SITE. MULTIPLE TANKS WERE OFF SITE AT THAT POINT DUE TO THE EXPLOSION. WHEN LIGHTNING HIT AN OIL FACILITY NEAR PIEDMONT WEDNESDAY EVENING, PEOPLE LIVING NEARBY GOT A SHOW THEY NEVER BARGAINED FOR. WE WATCHED THIS BIG, HUGE GLOW JUST LIGHT UP THE SKY. MY WIFE WAS LIKE, I HOPE EVERYBODY’S
KOCO 5Mar 20 2024
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Camping Is Close To Home At Freehold-Area Turkey Swamp Park
Located at 200 Georgia Road in Freehold Township, the campground features 64 wooded campsites - 52 that can be reserved and 12 available first come, first served. All campsites are pull-through and offer water and electric hookups. And this is all amid a natural setting of trails on 2,388 acres of pitch pine and oak trees, many species known to be in the Pinelands. For campers, there is also
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