Got 10 minutes? You should listen to NPR's new podcast about the psychology and economics of using electric vehicles. ChargePoint's Anne Smart, vice president of public policy, and Cathy Zoi, CEO of EVgo, are among the special guest speakers who share their unique insights about the future of this increasingly popular mobility solution.
Here's the link: http://ow.ly/nuS250CHcQa
Voltrek's fearless leader, Kathleen Connors, is excited to be one of the Breakout Room Leaders at this week's AEG Stakeholder Challenge for Boston!
The popular #AEGBoston event, hosted by Advanced Energy Group (AEG), is part of a quarterly competition that takes place in major cities across America and the Caribbean. The goal is to find practical, useful ways to leverage clean energy as a means to promote equity and resilience in communities.
Voltrek is proud to be a sponsor of Boston's Q4 event, which is 100% virtual and focuses on mobility and transportation solutions utilizing electric vehicles in commercial fleets. Stimulating brainstorming sessions led by Connors and other Breakout Room Leaders will allow attendees to collaborate on proposals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Boston. Also on the docket are special presentations from Verizon, National Grid, eIQ Mobility, Biogen and others.
Sound interesting and fun? It is! To reserve your spot at the next action-packed AEG event, follow this link: http://ow.ly/HaAL50CFEhi
Voltrek hit the road early this morning to test out ABB’s electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for our valued client, the New York Power Authority (NYPA). Besides being fun to drive, this Porsche Taycan 4S can pull 200+ kW. It's currently the only EV capable of testing commercial charging stations at those ultra-fast speeds.
We also want to give a special shout-out to one of our project partners, PlugIn Stations Online LLC (PISO), which installed these particular charging stations.
According to new research by the American Lung Association, approximately 150 million people live in counties affected by unhealthy ozone or particle pollution—most of which is caused by the transportation sector. The most vulnerable populations are children, seniors, individuals with chronic health conditions, lower-income communities and people of color.
A nationwide transition to zero-emission transportation solutions is vital to achieving clean, healthy air for everyone. By 2050, this shift could save approximately 6,300 lives and avoid up to $72 billion in health harms annually.
The road to cleaner air requires immediate action. To learn how you can help, download this free report from the American Lung Association: http://ow.ly/UPkh50CmEPn
The road to cleaner air requires immediate action.
However, it could be the catalyst for positive change in America's transportation system. Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) makes sense because EVs give us many beneficial tools to BUILD BACK BETTER.
This excerpt from an article published by the World Resources Institute really says it all: "EVs can help create a more environmentally and financially sustainable post-COVID-19 world. … Despite the destructive and painful nature of the pandemic, it also offers a once-in-a-century opportunity to pause business-as-usual vehicle production and shift towards a clean, economical and electric future."
Check out the full article here: http://ow.ly/7X4A50CoiRm
Who wants to deck the halls with a MAJOR tax break this holiday season?
If you purchase and install an electric vehicle (EV) charging station by Dec. 31, 2020, your business could receive a tax credit up to $30,000.
The Voltrek team is here to help! Our experts will help you navigate the entire process, from choosing the best EV charging solution, to design and installation, to completing all the necessary paperwork to obtain the maximum tax break for your investment.
Time is ticking to take advantage of this federal tax credit. Reach out to us today at www.voltrek.com to get started, or you can access the necessary Internal Revenue Service information here: http://ow.ly/wPg150CofnT
In today's "culture of choice," communities everywhere are pushing for cleaner, locally sourced energy. Just look at the results of the latest local elections, where places like East Brunswick, New Jersey, have voted in overwhelming favor of measures that support municipal renewable energy programs.
Let's all advocate for a healthier future powered by clean energy. Pushing to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure, for instance, is a great idea for sustainability-minded communities and businesses. 👍
To learn about EV charging solutions that benefit people and the planet, visit www.voltrek.com.
We snapped the top picture out in the field where we are installing high-powered ABB electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Isn’t it reminiscent of the iconic image below it, taken in 1932? That well-known photo of ironworkers atop a New York skyscraper was taken after the passage of the Emergency Relief and Construction Act, which was designed to put millions back to work during the Great Depression.
To us, both photos look like rows of birds perched on a wire—but with more colorful plumage and PPE in 2020. 😉
When future generations reflect on our nation’s EV charging infrastructure boom, what images will best represent our era? Images like this? What do you think?
FUN FACT: 60% of vehicles sold in Norway last month were electric. The Scandinavian country has become a world icon in the race to adopt electric vehicles (EVs). This "electric boom" is fueled by a deep focus on broadening charging infrastructure and a variety of incentives and benefits for EV owners, including substantial cuts to parking, toll road and ferry charges. By 2026, Norway aims for all new vehicles sold in the country to be electric. Norway's got the right idea. It's time for the U.S. to stop spinning its wheels—we have to start increasing incentives for drivers and investments in EV charger infrastructure. Otherwise, we'll be left in the dust.
Incredible things are happening in Voltrek's neck of the woods—it's so phenomenal, it even aired on national television!
A Massachusetts-based company, SparkCharge, just rolled out a new portable charger for electric vehicles (EVs) called the "Roadie." Featured on ABC News's Shark Tank last week, this ultrafast charging system can generate 15 miles of range in just 15 minutes. The Roadie can be configured to offer up to 17.5 kWh of power, which translates to about 60 to 75 miles of additional range in between traditional charging pitstops. Currently, it is only available with a CHAdeMO connector (great news for Tesla drivers with adapters!), but a CCS option should be available soon. Here’s a great article from InsideEVs with even more info.
Portable EV chargers could really help to remove the barriers of EV adoption. Because our nation's EV charging infrastructure is still developing, some people struggle with "range anxiety" (i.e., concern about running out of a charge and getting stranded on the side of the road). Fortunately, disruptive technologies like the Roadie can offer additional peace of mind.
General Motors (GM) has unveiled its plans for Factory ZERO, a flagship facility dedicated to advancing GM’s aspirations for a future with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.
GM is making an unprecedented $2.2 billion investment in its facilities to convert the Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center into an all-electric vehicle assembly plant—the first in GM's history. This move will position the plant to build electric trucks and SUVs at scale, including the Ultium battery-powered GMC HUMMER EV pickup, which will begin production in late 2021. More details about Factory ZERO are available here.
Voltrek applauds GM's efforts to transform the automobile industry by committing to an all-electric future.
It's no secret that transportation is shifting toward an all-electric future.
To stay ahead of the curve, many developers and property owners are planning for electric vehicle (EV) charging during development. This forward-thinking strategy is much more cost-effective than retrofitting an existing property. And each year, more and more permitting authorities are requiring EV charging readiness.
Offering EV charging stations is an amenity that opens up greater marketing opportunities for all types of properties—including multifamily, mixed-use and retail locations. Plus, there are a variety of government and utility incentives available to help offset costs even further.
The EV charging specialists at Voltrek are ready to help you plan and execute your development vision!
Our team was honored to be featured this year on the cover of The Who’s Who in Building & Construction magazine’s Boston/Eastern Massachusetts/New Hampshire edition. Key partnerships and transformative projects are the name of the game here at Voltrek!
Follow this link to view the full article published by The Blue Book Building & Construction Network®.
Did you know that electric vehicle (EV) owners typically spend half as much on annual maintenance and repairs compared to owners of gas-powered vehicles?
A recent analysis by Consumer Reports, which surveyed thousands of drivers in 2019 and 2020, states that the financial savings offered by EVs can go a long way toward offsetting upfront consumer costs. Plus, an average EV produces 60% less greenhouse gas emissions than oil and gas-powered vehicles. Click here to view a press release with more details.
Consumer Reports plans to publish a white paper with even more intel soon—we’ll share it once it’s available!
Voltrek is grateful for opportunities to help communities meet their sustainability goals through clean transportation solutions. Just last week, five new dual-port EV charging stations in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, turned operational. This latest Voltrek project, part of Eversource Energy's make-ready EV infrastructure program, was made possible thanks to Boston-based Maverick Corporation, a fantastic project partner that performed the preconstruction and bolt-down work, and ChargePoint, which supplied the Level 2 charging station equipment.
Click here to view a Barnstable County press release with more project details.
The Voltrek team has been working fast and furious this year, and is committed to sharing project updates and important industry announcements on its social media feeds!
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Voltrek is thrilled to be part of the New York Power Authority (NYPA) initiative to build a comprehensive, high-speed EV charging network across the state of New York by the end of 2021. The EVolve NY program is certainly leading the way in creating a cleaner, greener future for all.
For additional insights about NYPA’s EV infrastructure expansion efforts, check out this Electrek article: https://electrek.co/2020/09/23/nypas-evolve-ny-opens-first-of-many-350kw-charging-stations-that-will-blanket-the-state/
Congrats to all of our friends at ChargePoint, one of the world's oldest and largest electric vehicle charging networks, on plans to go public by merging with Switchback Energy Acquisition Corp. in a $2.4 billion deal. This major milestone is a testament to how the ChargePoint brand continues to grow and flourish.
Check out this Reuters article in U.S. News for more details: https://lnkd.in/gdbRqnS
