In his blessing today, Kahu Kalani Wong likened EVs to the ‘Ōlelo No‘eau (traditional proverbs) that says, “He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka (The land is chief, the people are servants),” emphasizing our responsibility to take care of the land and further underscoring the importance of the island state’s commitment to electrification.  All eyes were on Maui today, where the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation announced the opening of the first electric vehicle charging stations funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Today’s blessing and ..read more

By Kamala Vanderkolk, Business Development Lead at National Car Charging National Car Charging attends the 18th annual Energy Independence Summit 2024 in Washington, DC February 11-14. Last week Transportation Energy Partners hosted the 18th edition of the Energy Independence Summit in Washington, DC, marking a significant moment in our nation’s journey towards a sustainable future, emphasizing the importance of decarbonizing transportation, improving air quality, and promoting environmental equity. In attendance were leaders of the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions, partner organizations and ..read more

Written by Jim Burness, CEO & Founder, National Car Charging Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of press around Hertz's decision to scale back its electric vehicle (EV) initiative. The media has mostly attributed the cutback on depressed resale values of used EVs and their high repair costs for damage. However, I’ve yet to see an article about what I suspect is another key culprit - their rollout strategy.  Before we dive in, let me state up front that I do applaud Hertz for integrating EVs into their fleets. As a category leader, it only makes sense for them to lead the r ..read more

At first blush, the future of EVs and farming may not seem interconnected; however, the future of agriculture, especially in the United States, is uniquely dependent on the rise of electrified transportation for its survival and that of the planet’s. Agriculture and climate change. Farming has long been at the mercy of Mother Nature. Even the classic 1939 film The Wizard of Oz is the story of a tornado threatening the family farm. Those fears and weather uncertainties have only escalated over time. Ever since the Industrial Revolution, the release of vast quantities of carbon dioxide ..read more

The Game-Changing Impact of Electric Cars on Environmental Equity. With gas prices soaring, 2022 is very quickly being dubbed the year of the electric car. However, while electric vehicles (EVs) can help save us money, reduce our carbon footprint, and protect our domestic energy independence, the transition to electrification is also a direct path to environmental justice, especially in our pollution-filled cities across the United States. What is environmental justice? Environmental justice embraces the idea that we all have a right to equal protection and equal enforcement of environmental ..read more

REPOSTED from the ChargePoint Blog.  Written by Bill Loewenthal. It can be easy to think that deploying electric vehicle (EV) charging is as simple as putting stations in the ground, but focusing on hardware is asking the wrong question. When we talk to customers running the most advanced EV charging programs out there, supporting thousands of drivers every day, a key theme we hear over and over is that success in EV charging requires having the right hardware and the right software to manage it. That’s because it’s the software that gives you the power to build a best-in-class EV chargi ..read more

As Halloween approaches, we're all familiar with the age-old question: trick or treat? But when it comes to electric cars, the answer is clear – they are definitely a treat!  These eco-friendly vehicles are becoming increasingly popular among drivers looking to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on gas. And with advancements in technology, the convenience of electric car charging has made them even more appealing. So let's take a closer look at why electric cars are the ultimate treat this Halloween season. Unmasking the Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions About Electric Ca ..read more

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