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NY's largest electrified bus depot opens! This week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the state’s largest electrified bus depot. Located in Buffalo, and operated by the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA), the depot is a major step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality in urban areas. The project will serve as a model for other transit agencies around the state to transition from diesel fuel-powered to clean electric transportation. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/gtN7B8eT The depot, equipped with 36 overhead charging systems and a new substation to support future expansion, is designed to facilitate the transition from diesel-powered buses to zero-emission electric vehicles (EVs). NFTA’s long-term plan aims for the Cold Spring maintenance garage to exclusively support zero-emission vehicles by 2035, aligning with broader state and national goals for carbon neutrality. The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) has made substantial progress in electrifying its fleet. Since receiving its first battery electric bus in 2022, the NFTA now operates 24 electric buses and plans to introduce an additional 21 over the next two years. The Cold Spring garage, with its current electrical capacity, can support approximately 50 electric buses, half of the depot’s fleet, and is designed to scale up for full electrification. NFTA’s commitment to operating a 100 percent zero-emission bus fleet by 2035 is a critical part of New York State’s broader efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve public health, and transition to clean energy, especially in historically under-resourced communities that face greater environmental challenges. The New York Power Authority (NYPA) played a crucial role in the development of Buffalo’s new electrified bus depot by overseeing the design and installation of the charging infrastructure. National Grid played a pivotal role in supporting the electric grid upgrade and contributed to funding the substation. Funding of $67 million came from the Federal Transit Administration and over $33 million from the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT). Governor Hochul, NFTA Executive Director Kim Minkel, New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll and National Grid Regional Director Ken Kujawa spoke about the momentous achievement. New York State’s impressive climate agenda is focused on an equitable transition to a green economy, creating sustainable jobs while ensuring that clean energy investments benefit disadvantaged communities. The plan, including clean energy public transportation, addresses air pollution and fights climate change. EVinfo.net offers thought-leading, original EV articles, interviews, and more to the EV industry. DM me today! https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 What's your opinion of NY's new electric transit buses?

Smart charging is ground-breaking, however, grid-aware smart charging is a far superior choice.  If you are wondering how smart charging and grid-aware smart charging are different and how they relate to each other, EVinfo.net gives a breakdown of their differences, and proves why grid-aware is the way to go. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/g93ipvka Smart charging refers to a system where EV charging is controlled and optimized through communication between the EV, the charging station, and sometimes the user. It allows scheduling, load management, user control, energy source optimization (including renewables), cost tracking and faster charging. Grid-aware smart charging takes the concept of smart charging further by incorporating real-time data from the power grid to optimize charging in a way that benefits both the user and the grid. It allows real-time grid interaction, dynamic pricing, demand response, and more. With more EVs on the road, reliance on overnight charging—particularly driven by time-of-use rates offering lower prices at night—poses new risks. BluWave-ai’s EV Everywhere elevates grid-aware smart charging to a new level, optimizing EV charging while keeping users in full control. EV Everywhere is compatible with a wide range of car brands and models, and offers the capability to adjust charging schedules based on current grid conditions. With a focus on maximizing renewable energy usage, BluWave-ai aligns charging with times when renewable power is abundant. Its system is designed to adapt to evolving dynamic pricing models and emerging grid policies. Users can earn BluPoint Rewards through the BluWave-ai app, redeemable at various businesses. Additionally, they can save on energy bills and potentially earn rebates for participating in grid support programs. Shashi C., Business Development Manager at BluWave-ai, and Devashish Paul, CEO and Founder of BluWave-ai, spoke about EV Everywhere and the company's innovative solutions. BluWave-ai’s innovative and groundbreaking EV Everywhere is highly recommended by EVinfo.net. We are honored to support this important product, as the company is a leader in leveraging AI for clean energy and EV charging. EVinfo.net offers the EV industry unique and valuable EV influencer services. See samples of our thought-leading, original EV articles and interviews: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 #v2g #electricgrid #evcharging

Colorado expanded its cash-for-clunkers EV rebate program. An additional $9 million fund for 2024-25 was announced for the Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Program. This was a 60% increase from the initial $5.7 million, demonstrating the program’s success in its first year, as more old, high-emission cars were taken off the road than anticipated. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/gm5K_ssy Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) has made a significant impact in its first year, successfully removing 879 old or emissions-failing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles from the state’s roads. Launched on August 31, 2023, the program is designed to help low- and moderate-income residents trade in their older, less efficient vehicles for new or used electric vehicles (EVs). The program is beneficial for income-qualified buyers, offering an extra $6,000 point-of-sale rebate on top of existing incentives when they trade in an older vehicle for a new EV. For those opting to buy a used EV, they can receive up to $4,000 through the exchange rebate. Combined with federal tax credits and utility rebates, these incentives have the potential to slash the cost of some electric vehicles by more than half, making EV ownership more accessible to a wider range of consumers. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor spoke about the ground-breaking and highly commendable funding to expand EV adoption. Programs such as the Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Program are important, to make new and used EVs affordable. EV prices remain high in September 2024. According to data from Kelley Blue Book, the average transaction price for electric cars was $56,520 vs. gas-powered vehicles at $48,401 in July 2024. Low-cost new EVs are uncommon at the moment. EVinfo.net’s advice to EV buyers is to “hang in there.” New EV prices will come down, as America moves toward mass adoption, making EV production more profitable for OEMs. The EV transition is the most difficult and expensive disruption the automotive industry has ever seen, since gas vehicles first replaced the horse and buggy. What's your opinion? How can state governments implement more incentives to help drivers make the EV transition? EVinfo.net offers thought-leading, original EV articles and interviews to our EV industry colleagues: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 Let's talk! #electricvehicles #colorado

Along with the great Roger Atkins, a globally recognized UK-based EV influencer, Jess Shanahan is another UK-based electric vehicle (EV) influencer doing great work. Shanahan recently joined the eSkootr Championship (eSC). Jess Shanahan is an EV influencer and automotive journalist based in Norfolk, UK. She runs Jet Social, a marketing agency that specializes in automotive content, and Racing Mentor, a brand focused on helping individuals navigate the motorsport industry. Jess is known for her deep knowledge of electric vehicles and her active discussions on motoring issues, particularly in the EV space. Through her work, she combines her passion for cars with a strong background in marketing and journalism, making her a prominent voice in the automotive and electric vehicle industries. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/gCPsdab3 In August 2024, Shanahan announced she was joining the eSkootr Championship (eSC) as the team principal of RM Electric. The eSkootr Championship is a groundbreaking global racing series with a mission to drive positive social impact by promoting micromobility solutions in urban environments. “Racing Mentor was built on a platform of community and inclusivity,” says Shanahan. “This is something I want to bring to RM Electric. It’s important that we share all routes into motorsport, and working with eSC to make that a reality is incredibly exciting.” Known for her deep experience in traditional motorsport, Shanahan has a background that includes managing the Porsche team Turn Eight Racing in 2016. Now, she is set to bring that expertise to the forefront of electric racing, leveraging her ongoing work as a speaker and journalist focused on e-mobility and sustainability. The eSkootr Championship (eSC) is an electric scooter racing series that launched its inaugural season in 2022. Taking place in city-center locations around the globe, the series showcases the potential of electric micromobility. The eSC was conceived by motorsport entrepreneur Hrag Sarkissian, Founding Partner of Tamar Capital and former racing driver Khalil Beshir, with Lucas Di Grassi serving as the sustainability ambassador and Alexander Wurz as the safety ambassador. eScooters and eBikes are very important to global mobility. Here in the US, we are seeing them everywhere on American roads over the last few years. Many times, drivers are forgoing internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle trips by using these micromobility EVs. This is an incredibly promising trend, as it vastly reduces pollution and fights climate change. When mentioning EV influencers, we shouldn't leave out our great friend James Carter in Canada. EVinfo.net is an EV industry publication. See samples of our original EV articles and interviews: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 #escooter #influencer #electricvehicles

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EVinfo.net had the great honor of interviewing Andrew Hoehner, CEO of EVSTAR, for deep insight on the company's momentous recent entrance into the EV charging industry. Important news came from EVSTAR on August 6 when the company announced an impressive partnership with Blink Charging Co. EVSTAR's innovative warranty service is solving the significant problem of electric vehicle (EV) charging reliability. Reliability remains an important problem in 2024, and is one of the reasons EV adoption is slower in the US than it should be at the moment. Mike Battaglia, President & CEO at Blink Charging, spoke about the important alliance. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/gWX5YwXZ As a national renewable energy service and warranty administrator backed by a leading global insurance organization, EVSTAR brought decades of EV charging technology service warranty and repair expertise to Blink customers. The partnership agreement offers extended warranty coverage options. On August 30, EVSTAR announced a strategic partnership with EV ChargePlus, a leader in premium turnkey electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions. This collaboration is set to expand the offerings of EV charging by integrating top-tier charging solutions with comprehensive warranty coverage, ensuring increased reliability and value for customers. Tautvydas Mitkus, CEO of EV ChargePlus, spoke about the historic new partnership. CEO Andrew Hoehner gave EVinfo.net great insight into EVSTAR's history, and his own personal passion for EVs in our interview. Hoehner said about his passion for the electric vehicle industry: "My interest in the EV industry was sparked by an increasing awareness of environmental issues and the need for innovative solutions to reduce carbon footprints. The transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is pivotal for a sustainable future, and I was eager to be part of this revolution." Hoehner spoke about EVSTAR's founding. Hoehner said: "One of the major challenges was establishing a reliable service network and ensuring we could meet the growing demand for EV charging solutions." Hoehner continued: "the need for reliable and efficient EV charging infrastructure was a key driver behind the founding of EVSTAR." EVinfo.net believes EVSTAR is a very important new resource for addressing the EV charging reliability problem. We asked Hoehner if other big contracts such as Blink are on the horizon. See the article for the surprising answer. EVinfo.net is proud to work with Andrew Hoehner and EVSTAR. We welcome the opportunity to get to know highly respected clean energy leaders such as Hoehner through interviews like this one. EVinfo.net offers thought-leading, original EV articles to the EV industry, as well as interviews. Contact us today! https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 #evcharging

Scout Motors, Volkswagen’s electric adventure truck spinoff, is set to reveal its exciting first EV on October 24. Today, Scott Keogh, CEO at Scout Motors, released the announcement on his LinkedIn account. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/gk3_qnNr Keogh said, in part, "While you won’t see a lot of teasers or taillights from us between now and October 24, here’s what I can tell you. Like the originals, you’ll know a Scout vehicle when you see one. A bold, iconic design featuring multifunctional spaces for gathering and connection. Built for work and play, our new Scout SUV and truck will be rugged, capable, and versatile." See our article for the full quote. Scout Motors Inc. is taking a unique approach with its upcoming electric adventure vehicle by focusing on “real tactile controls,” suggesting that the brand may diverge from the trend of all-digital cockpits that have become prevalent in modern vehicles, especially EVs. Scout Motors’ upcoming 1,600-acre electric truck and SUV factory in Blythewood, South Carolina, represents a monumental development for both the state and the broader U.S. automotive industry. This facility is particularly significant for South Carolina, marking the largest development project in the region’s history and further establishing the state as a key hub for vehicle production. Scout joins major automakers like Volvo and BMW, which have already set up manufacturing operations in South Carolina, reinforcing the state’s growing reputation as a center for automotive excellence. The original Scout vehicles were iconic off-road trucks built in the 1960s and 70s, with the last one rolling off the production line 44 years ago. The revival of this brand has been eagerly awaited by fans and automotive enthusiasts alike, as it promises to blend the rugged spirit of the original Scouts with modern electric vehicle technology. The projected economic impact of the Scout factory is estimated to be an impressive $4.2 billion. The facility is expected to create over 4,000 jobs and produce around 200,000 vehicles annually. Since its inception in 2022, Scout Motors has rapidly expanded its workforce, hiring nearly 350 employees. The company  announced the opening of its new Columbia Connection Center in April. This center is located on the ground floor of Scout Motors’ temporary offices in the First Base Building of the BullStreet District in Columbia, South Carolina. The Center exhibits the rich history of the original Scout vehicles. Additionally, the center provides insights into Scout Motors’ vision for the future, including their ongoing efforts to bring a new generation of electric vehicles to market. What's your opinion of the upcoming Scout EVs? EVinfo.net offers original, thought-leading sponsored articles and interviews for the EV industry: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 #electricvehicles

California received $150M in federal funding for thousands of EV charging ports. VELOZ reported that California’s new EV market share for Q2 2024 reached 25.7%, the highest Q2 sales share on record. However, barriers remain for early EV adoption in CA and across America. California received nearly $150 million to support the construction of over 9,200 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports. This funding is part of a broader $521-million federal infrastructure package that has been distributed across 29 states, eight federally recognized tribes, and the District of Columbia. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/g4fEyz9a The majority of the funds, totaling $102 million, will be allocated to the California Department of Transportation. These funds will be used to develop charging and hydrogen fueling stations for zero-emission vehicles, including trucks, along key freight corridors in California, Oregon, and Washington. Los Angeles County, the city of Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will receive $15 million to construct over 1,250 accessible EV charging stations, with a particular focus on under-served communities. Additionally, the Fort Independence Indian Community is set to receive $15.1 million to establish an EV charging hub along U.S. Route 395, which connects Southern California with Mammoth. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will benefit from $14 million to install charging ports at BART-managed parking facilities, enhancing EV infrastructure in the San Francisco Bay Area. In California, and around the United States, the lack of multifamily EV charging is a big problem. Innovative company Automotive Charging Solutions (ACS) offers answers to this problem. The $150 million California received is addressing the problem of not enough charging ports. However, the problem of EV charging reliability remains in California and around the country. Two innovative, groundbreaking companies, Endeavour Technology and EVSTAR, are addressing the EV charging reliability problem. A significant 55% of electric vehicle (EV) charger failures are attributed to network connectivity problems, addressed by Endeavour Technology’s innovative nSpire solution. Through its comprehensive warranty solutions, EVSTAR ensures that adequate funds are available for the repair or replacement of EV charging devices. It's impressive partnership with Blink Charging made major headlines. EVinfo.net suggests that the US government, and all state and local governments, as well as private investors, step up their efforts to assist the EV transition. If we don’t, we’ll continue to be left behind the rest of the world, and our economy will continue to suffer. EVinfo.net proudly serves the EV and EV charging industries with innovative marketing services: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 #evcharging #california

Hyundai Motor Company held its 2024 CEO Investor Day in Seoul, where it introduced a new mid- to long-term strategy called the ‘Hyundai Way.’ This strategy outlines Hyundai’s vision and roadmap for the coming years as the company continues to evolve in the rapidly changing automotive industry, as it transitions to electric. See EVinfo.net's article: https://lnkd.in/gJSnjFVf The ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy includes: Targeting 5.55 million annual global sales by 2030, up 30% from 2023 Aiming to sell 2 million EVs per year globally by 2030 Plan to introduce new EREV models, a new type of EV with a range of more than 900 km on a single charge, in North America and China Aiming to offer a full lineup of 21 EV models by 2030, ranging from affordable to luxury and high-performance Introducing enhanced next-generation hybrid system with improved performance and fuel efficiency Plans to expand HEV offerings to 14 models from the current seven; Genesis luxury brand will also offer hybrid models Continuously pushing for battery technology internalization; develop affordable NCM batteries and strengthen safety technology Plans to commercialize autonomous driving vehicle foundry business; to supply autonomous vehicles to global autonomous driving software firms Aiming to secure top-tier energy leadership during the energy transition period by strengthening Group-wide hydrogen technology capabilities across the value chain Plan to make a significant investment of KRW 120.5 trillion through 2033 to support the ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy Employ new target shareholder return (TSR) of over 35% and rollout of a share buyback scheme of up to KRW 4 trillion from 2025 to 2027 In 2024, Hyundai Motor achieved significant milestones that underscore its strong market position and competitive edge in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. Hyundai Motor earned an ‘A-grade’ credit rating from major global credit rating agencies, reflecting its robust financial health and stable outlook. The company achieved a global sales volume of 4.21 million units in 2023. This substantial performance contributed to Hyundai Motor Group’s ascent to become one of the top three automakers globally. What's your opinion? EVinfo.net believes Hyundai will continue to grow US EV market share in 2024, 2025 and beyond. Do you agree? EVinfo.net offers innovative and effective EV influencer marketing services: https://lnkd.in/gH5Gdqb7 We are open weekends and holidays. Let's talk! DM me now. #electricvehicles #hyundai