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Drive Electric Earth Month kicks off today, features 172 events

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drive Electric Earth Month (DEEM), an annual campaign to increase education and awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), kicks off Monday, April 1, 2024. This year's initiative features 172 events spanning 39 states and Canada. Events feature EV test drives, showcases, informative workshops, and other fun activities highlighting EVs' cost-saving benefits, convenience, and performance.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drive Electric Earth Month (DEEM), an annual campaign to increase education and awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), kicks off Monday, April 1, 2024.
  • This year's initiative features 172 events spanning 39 states and Canada.
  • Plug In America, Electric Vehicle Association, Sierra Club, Drive Electric USA, and EVHybridNoire partnered to organize this year's national campaign.
  • Wells Fargo, the EV Adoption Leadership certification program, and Edison International are supporters of Drive Electric Earth Month, providing funding and spreading awareness about the events.

Tech App Buzze Launches, Revolutionizes EV Charging for Drivers

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzze, the groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging tech mobile app, is pleased to announce its official launch today. Buzze is building a peer-to-peer shared network of home electric charging stations. Buzze's approach is simple: to have EV owners who already have level 2 chargers installed in their homes serve as "hosts" for their neighbors who have an EV but no place to charge it.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buzze , the groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) charging tech mobile app, is pleased to announce its official launch today.
  • By building a community of "drivers helping drivers," Buzze hopes to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and contribute to a cleaner and sustainable future.
  • Buzze solves the problem of these "charging challenged" by providing fast and affordable reliable neighborhood charging at homes right in their neighborhood.
  • The easy-to-use Buzze app shows EV drivers a map of nearby level 2 charging hosts for EV drivers to select from and schedule their next charging appointment.

Plug In America Announces 2023 Drive Electric Award Honorees

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plug In America, a national nonprofit accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the recipients of the 2023 Drive Electric Awards. The selected individuals and organizations have demonstrated leadership, perseverance and commitment to the EV transition. Plug In America will honor the 15 awardees at a ceremony on Nov. 9, 2023, at the Westdrift Manhattan Beach.

Key Points: 
  • The electric vehicle advocacy group is celebrating 15 individuals and organizations for their dedication and leadership in the electric vehicle movement on Nov. 9, 2023.
  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plug In America , a national nonprofit accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the recipients of the 2023 Drive Electric Awards.
  • Plug In America will honor the 15 awardees at a ceremony on Nov. 9, 2023, at the Westdrift Manhattan Beach.
  • The 2023 Drive Electric Award honorees are:
    Linda Nicholes Lifetime Achievement Award – U.S.

National Drive Electric Week Kicks Off Sept. 22, Features 214 Events Across the U.S.

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), an annual campaign to increase education and awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), starts this Friday, Sept. 22, before wrapping up Sunday, Oct. 1. This year, organizers are hosting events in 48 states and three Canadian provinces. The events feature EV test drives, showcases, informative workshops and other fun activities that highlight the benefits people can enjoy when they switch to an electric vehicle.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National Drive Electric Week (NDEW), an annual campaign to increase education and awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), starts this Friday, Sept. 22, before wrapping up Sunday, Oct. 1.
  • Plug In America, the Electric Vehicle Association, EVHybridNoire, the Sierra Club and Drive Electric USA are presenting this year's National Drive Electric Week.
  • National sponsors supporting National Drive Electric Week include platinum sponsors Nissan and Wells Fargo, and bronze sponsor Edison International.
  • To learn more about National Drive Electric Week or to RSVP for an event, visit https://driveelectricweek.org/

Plug In America EV Consumer Survey Again Finds EV Owners Likely To Stay Electric, Opportunities to Improve Charging Satisfaction

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plug In America, a national nonprofit accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), today released key findings about EV owner satisfaction with their vehicles and public DC fast-charging neworks from the organization's national annual survey.

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  • While 90% of EV owners are likely or very likely to purchase an EV for their next vehicle, they voiced frustration with public fast-charging infrastructure, although that varied significantly by charging network.
  • The organization will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 31, to review additional findings and release the full report later that day.
  • The EV market grew 46% in 2022 compared to 2021, and EVs made up approximately 6.7% of new vehicle sales nationwide last year.
  • With this booming market as a backdrop, Plug In America once again found that EV drivers love their vehicles, with 90% of owners reporting they are "likely" or "very likely" to purchase an EV as their next automobile.

Plug In America Launches On-demand Version of Its PlugStar™ EV Training for Auto Dealers

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plug In America, a national nonprofit accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), today debuted its on-demand training for automotive dealers through its PlugStar program.

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  • LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Plug In America, a national nonprofit accelerating the shift to electric vehicles (EVs), today debuted its on-demand training for automotive dealers through its PlugStar program .
  • "Learning about electric vehicles and the EV landscape from a trusted, knowledgeable source is now easier than ever for car dealers and sales staff," said Joel Levin, executive director for Plug In America.
  • Dealers receive ongoing support that builds on the vehicle-specific training they already receive from auto manufacturers.
  • The on-demand PlugStar EV Vehicle Sales Training covers EV fundamentals, charging basics and consumer incentives, among other things.

Drive Electric Earth Day Kicks Off April 1, Features 190 Events

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drive Electric Earth Day, an annual campaign to increase education and awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), kicks off Saturday, April 1, 2023. This year's initiative features 190 events spanning 40 states, Canada and Mexico. Events, both in person and online, will feature EV test drives, showcases, informative workshops, and other fun activities that highlight EVs' environmental, performance, and cost-saving benefits.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drive Electric Earth Day , an annual campaign to increase education and awareness about electric vehicles (EVs), kicks off Saturday, April 1, 2023.
  • Plug In America, the Electric Vehicle Association, EVHybridNoire and the Sierra Club teamed up to organize this year's Drive Electric Earth Day.
  • National sponsors supporting Drive Electric Earth Day include Electrify America and Edison International.
  • To learn more about Drive Electric Earth Day or to RSVP for an event, visit https://driveelectricearthday.org/

Duke Energy's North Carolina Charger Prep Credit program reduces cost to install EV chargers in homes, businesses

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Monday, September 26, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is helping defray the cost of electrical upgrades for customers in North Carolina who want to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their home or business.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is helping defray the cost of electrical upgrades for customers in North Carolina who want to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their home or business.
  • The company's Charger Prep Credit program helps cover the cost of EV charging infrastructure by providing a credit for residential or commercial customers in the state who install Level 2 or higher-powered chargers.
  • The one-time credit provided by Duke Energy to cover electrical upgrades for EV charging infrastructure is up to $1,133 per household.
  • "EVs and zero-carbon transportation should be accessible to everyone, so Duke Energy is helping removefinancial barriers to EVs for our North Carolina customers and simplifying the process to go electric," said Stephen De May, Duke Energy's North Carolina president.

Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Improve Electric Vehicle Infrastructure into Law

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Sponsored by FLO and ChargerHelp!, new law helps EV charging stations be more dependable for drivers

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  • Sponsored by FLO and ChargerHelp!, new law helps EV charging stations be more dependable for drivers
    SACRAMENTO, CA, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - California Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation into law to improve access to reliable EV chargers for California drivers.
  • "Thanks to Governor Newsom and California lawmakers, the EV Charging Reliability Transparency Act will tackle this issue head on."
  • FLO is a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator and a smart charging solutions provider.
  • 's system solves the industry-wide problem of downed and broken electric vehicle charging stations.

Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE) announces three new Board Members

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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"As our nation looks to accelerate construction of needed charging infrastructure, this is no longer a chicken and egg situation.

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  • "As our nation looks to accelerate construction of needed charging infrastructure, this is no longer a chicken and egg situation.
  • Utilities, electric vehicle service providers and related IT vendors need to collaborate quickly to meet our nation's infrastructure gaps."
  • It is co-chaired by Katherine Stainken of the Electrification Coalition and Joel Levin of Plug-in America, both affiliated organizations of ATE.
  • The Alliance for Transportation Electrification (ATE), a 501c.6 non-profit organization, is a broad coalition of organizations that advocate for an acceleration of transportation electrification in all states and provinces.