| | | | | | The electric vehicle (EV) market experienced significant growth in 2023, setting a new record with 1.2 million EVs sold in the US, capturing a 7.6% share of the total market, according to Kelley Blue Book. Rebates and incentives are essential in this market, but they're much more complex than their energy efficiency counterparts. BriteSwitch, a firm... |
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| | | | The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced the release of the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy. Developed by the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the strategy sets an actionable... |
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| | | | Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and NEC Expert Russ LeBlanc discuss some of the most significant changes to the 2023 edition of the National Electrical Code. This episode looks at Sec. 625.40 and the requirements for electric vehicle branch circuits. Listen now to learn all about the installation rules and requirements that surround EV branch circuits... |
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| | | | A newly formed advocacy group points to a growing consensus that development of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) and associated charging infrastructure now demands a concerted, focused, all-hands-on-deck approach. Three truck manufacturers getting more heavily invested in building battery-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks recently joined forces... |
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| | | Recently, Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced a federal investment of $1.8 million to the Region of Durham to install 174 chargers across the region. |
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| | | On behalf of the editorial staff of EC&M, we are excited to present the category winners of our 2024 Product of the Year competition! This short video, presented by Managing Editor Ellie Coggins, reveals the 30 category winners (listed in alphabetical order by category) who were selected by a panel of 13 industry expert judges. Congratulations to all... |
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| | | In the third part of this four-part series, we’ll look at configuration — specifically, different options for configuring charging infrastructure — and how it can function as a critical opportunity for contractors to enhance customers’ experiences with their EV investments. |
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| | | This e-book series, which will be released in installments throughout the course of 2024, offers a collection of De Loach’s most engaging articles that are aimed at preparing the next generation of skilled workers. Get his best advice, tips, and tricks for anyone new to the electrical trade. |
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| | | Learn the basics about EV charging power requirements as well as how the potential increase might impact power distribution. |
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| | | As rental cars, trucks, buses, and other fleets increasingly go electric, charging infrastructure has emerged as a major roadblock. Solar, BESS, and load management offer relief. |
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