Potomac Edison to Launch Electric Vehicle Charging Station Pilot Program in Maryland
March 6, 2019
Over the course of the five-year pilot program, Potomac Edison will install more than 50 charging stations, including nine "fast charging" stations at various locations throughout its Maryland service territory. In addition, residential customers of Potomac Edison in Maryland will be eligible for rebates of up to $300 for the installation of EV charging stations at their home. Rebates also will be available for charging stations at multifamily properties.
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The agreement will accelerate the ability of the two companies to offer innovative integrated energy services and electric vehicle charging solutions, and the provision of grid services that are based on sonnen's virtual battery pool.
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NYSEG and RG&E Test Energy Storage Technologies
January 16, 2019
New York State Electric & Gas along with Rochester Gas and Electric, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc., have completed construction and deployed four energy storage pilot projects. These initiatives will test electric distribution system benefits, new technologies, and the capability to store energy, which could create opportunities for cost savings and provide environmental benefits.
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General Motors to Collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots on EV Charging
January 14, 2019
General Motors will collaborate with EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots, three of the nation's leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, to enable access to the largest collective electric vehicle charging network in the United States, including more than 31,000 charging ports. GM plans to aggregate dynamic data from each of the EV charging networks so owners of the all-electric Chevrolet Bolt EV can have a more seamless charging experience with their GM vehicles.
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CPUC Approves First-in-State Pilot Program for Drivered Autonomous Vehicle Passenger Service
January 7, 2019
The California Public Utilities Commission recently (12/21) authorized Zoox, Inc. to participate in California's first pilot providing "drivered" autonomous vehicle (AV) passenger service to the public. Passengers can ride in a vehicle that operates autonomously, and Zoox must have a trained test driver present in the driver's seat and ready to take over if needed. Zoox may not charge passengers for any rides in test AVs.
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