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Electric & Autonomous Vehicle News 3/11/2021

President Biden wants 500,000 new EV chargers by 2030

EV sales are projected to continue to grow as more and more manufactures roll-out more options. With EV sales growing, the demand for more charging stations will grow as well. President Biden has set a goal of 500,000 new EV chargers by 2030. Right now, there are around 100,000 in the US. We have some work to do.

EV Headlines

• The Army is working on taking steps to implement Electric Vehicle Technology.

• Washington is working on a goal of all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks to be electric by 2030.

• FedEx commits to only EVs deploying in their fleet by 2040.

• The Salt River Project is offering a $1,000 rebate to their customers who purchase or lease a new EV.

• Avon, CO is pledging to convert their fleet and transit buses to 100% electric or zero emissions by 2050.

Autonomous Bulletin

• Grand Rapids, MI is developing a pilot program for Autonomous Vehicles

• NM passed a bill through the House to allow testing of AVs.

• Smart Roads and improved Satellite Imagery may be the final pieces of the puzzle for self-driving cars.

• A California bill would require all self-driving cars to be zero emissions by 2025

All About Charging

• 6 utility providers are working together to expand charging infrastructure across the country.

• Albuquerque is adding 18 new charging stations.

• Hawaiian Electric is expanding their fast-charging network.

EV & AV Podcasts, Videos, & Webinars

• When will autonomous cars be ready for Canada? (Panel Discussion)

• Li-ion Batteries: Where Is the Technology Going? (Webinar)

• EV Outlook for 2025 (Download)

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