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Electrify America, Walmart Announce Completion of over 120 Charging Stations at Walmart Stores Nationwide with Plans for further Expansion

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Thursday, June 6, 2019
Retailers, Retailing, Walmart, Charging stations, Department Stores, Electric vehicles, Bentonville, Arkansas, Electrify America, Criticism of Walmart

The first 120 Walmart sites with Electrify America chargers are located across 34 U.S. states.

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  • The first 120 Walmart sites with Electrify America chargers are located across 34 U.S. states.
  • Most of the new stations are strategically located at Walmart stores off major highways, with dozens more chargers planned for major metro areas.
  • Walmart's first Electrify America EV charging station was opened to the public on July 24, 2018 in Hope, AR.
  • In the succeeding 11 months, Electrify America and Walmart have opened on average one new EV charging station every three days.

CPS Energy celebrates Electrify America EV Charging Station Opening at North East SA Walmart

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Monday, May 13, 2019
Electric vehicles, Charging stations, Economy, Sustainable transport, Electrify America, Debit card, Service industries, Articles

Following a simple "plug-pay-charge-go," users of the Electrify America chargers are guided through their experience by a 15-inch touchscreen.

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  • Following a simple "plug-pay-charge-go," users of the Electrify America chargers are guided through their experience by a 15-inch touchscreen.
  • After plugging in their EV, users simply insert or swipe their credit or debit card to begin charging.
  • These Electrify America charging ports will join numerous charging stations already being made available in the San Antonio area.
  • "Walmart values working alongside Electrify America and CPS Energy to provide more choice and convenience for customers with electric vehicles," said David Drastata, Walmart Market Manager.

Electrify America Launches Mobile App to Enhance Electric Vehicle Charging Experience

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Charging stations, Electric vehicles, Sustainable transport, Electrify America, Electric vehicle

The company's first-ever app allows users to manage the entire charging session on their phone, increasing convenience for electric vehicle (EV) owners.

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  • The company's first-ever app allows users to manage the entire charging session on their phone, increasing convenience for electric vehicle (EV) owners.
  • The company also is introducing two charging membership plans called Electrify America Pass and Electrify America Pass+.
  • "We are committed to increasing EV adoption and are constantly innovating to make the charging experience as convenient and accessible as possible," said Giovanni Palazzo, president and CEO at Electrify America.
  • Mobile App: Thanks to easy-to-navigate features, the Electrify America app offers a seamless charging experience:
    Locate a Charger: Find a charging station near you and get directions.

Electrify America Collaborating with Nine Additional Companies to Host more than 30 Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Charging stations, Electric vehicles, Electrify America, Electric vehicle, Transport, Electric power, Energy

RESTON, Va., April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Electrify America today announced collaboration with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S.

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  • RESTON, Va., April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Electrify America today announced collaboration with nine additional companies to host more than 30 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations across the U.S.
  • Other charging sites will be built at locations in six additional states including Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Virginia and Washington.
  • "Electrify America is excited to work with this diverse set of companies as we accelerate the pace of electric vehicle charging station installations across the country," said Rachel Moses, senior manager site acquisition and development at Electrify America.
  • Electrify America plans to install or have under development 484 charging station sites featuring more than 2,000 ultra-fast chargers by July 2019.

Porsche Cars North America Announces Three Years of Electrify America Charging for Taycan Owners

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Monday, January 28, 2019
Cars, Car classifications, Car body styles, Coupés, Sports cars, Flagship vehicles, Roadsters, Porsche, Volkswagen Group, Electrify America, Porsche India

ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced an agreement with Electrify America, LLC to provide the first all-electric Porsche, the Taycan, with three years of charging at Electrify America public stations across the country.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) today announced an agreement with Electrify America, LLC to provide the first all-electric Porsche, the Taycan, with three years of charging at Electrify America public stations across the country.
  • Electrify America highway and metro stations, and many Porsche dealers, will offer DC fast charging at rates up to 350 kilowatts.
  • "Together, Electrify America and our Porsche dealer network will provide a national infrastructure for DC fast charging that frees future Taycan owners from range anxiety.
  • About Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354 USA
    Established in 1984, Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) is the exclusive U.S. importer of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman; Macan and Cayenne; and Panamera.

Simon and Electrify America Launch California's First 350 kW Electric Vehicle Charging Station

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Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Cars, Transport, Charging stations, Electric vehicles, Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, Tesla Model S, Electric vehicle, Electric vehicle network

The charging site features eight 150 kW chargers and two 350 kW chargers.

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  • The charging site features eight 150 kW chargers and two 350 kW chargers.
  • The 350 kW chargers are capable of recharging an electric vehicle at 20 miles a minute providing 200 miles of vehicle driving range in just 10 minutes.
  • The 10 Electrify America chargers are co-located with 20 Tesla Superchargers making San Francisco Premium Outlets one of the nation's largest multi-standard fast charging sites.
  • In addition to San Francisco Premium Outlets, Electrify America will install charging systems at Simon locations nationwide including 17 centers in California, with 95 additional chargers.

Popular Science Names Electrify America EV Charger Winner of 2018 "Best of What's New"

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018
Electrify America, Electric vehicle, Reston, Virginia, What's New

RESTON, Va., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular Science has named Electrify America's electric vehicle (EV) charging system an award winner for its 2018 "Best of What's New" in the Automotive category.

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  • RESTON, Va., Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Popular Science has named Electrify America's electric vehicle (EV) charging system an award winner for its 2018 "Best of What's New" in the Automotive category.
  • Each year, Popular Science reviews thousands of new products and innovations and chooses the top 100 winners across 10 categories.
  • From simple household items to massive space-exploration tools, we're proud to bring you the Best of What's New 2018."
  • "We are thrilled to have the Electrify America charging system honored among the Best of What's New by Popular Science," said Giovanni Palazzo, president and chief operating officer of Electrify America.

Electrify America Announces Second $200 Million Zero Emission Vehicle Investment Plan for California

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Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Electrify America, Transport, California Air Resources Board, Disadvantaged, Volkswagen, Automotive industry

Electrify America also will invest in DCFC stations specifically targeting shared mobility drivers - car share, taxis and transportation networking company (TNC) drivers.

Key Points: 
  • Electrify America also will invest in DCFC stations specifically targeting shared mobility drivers - car share, taxis and transportation networking company (TNC) drivers.
  • Electrify America was established to implement the $2 billion ZEV Investment Commitment outlined in Volkswagen's Court-approved settlement involving 2.0L TDI diesel vehicles in the United States.
  • Editor's Note Electrify America 30-month Investment Cycles:
    1 Electrify America uses definitions for low-income and disadvantaged communities established by the State of California, which are published and mapped by CARB on its "Disadvantaged and Low-income Communities Investments" webpage: https://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/capandtrade/auctionproceeds/communityinvestmen... .
  • In situations where an investment is not made in a specific location, Electrify America strives to ensure that investments serve low-income and disadvantaged communities.