FOTW# 1174: Over 20,000 New Electric Vehicle Charging Outlets Were Installed in the United States in 2019

In 2009, there were 245 new electric vehicle (EV) charging outlets installed nationwide, but by 2019 that number had risen to more than 20,000 new installations. From 2017 to 2019, about 5,000 new charging outlets were […]

Grid Coordination Opens Road for Electric Vehicle Flexibility

Originally published by NREL Unlocking the Value of Electric Mobility Technologies to Drive Efficiency and Reliability Across the Power System As electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rev up in the United States, the power grid […]

NREL Report: 20% Of Americans Would Consider/Expect To Choose A Pure EV For Next Vehicle Purchase Or Lease

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently released a new report on public electric vehicle awareness — and specifically on the current barriers to wider awareness and adoption. The new National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) report is […]

NREL: Proterra Electric Buses Possess Average Fuel Economy Roughly 4 Times Higher Than That Of CNG Baseline Buses

A new analysis of a recent 12-vehicle Proterra electric bus demonstration (put on by Foothill Transit in California) by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory has found that these buses possess an average fuel economy roughly 4 […]