Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are an emerging technology. As such, charging station site hosts and EV drivers are quickly learning all the various terms and concepts. For example, the J1772 at first glance may seem like a random order of letters and numbers. However, over time it will be seen as the standard, universal […]
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Electric vehicle (EV) sales held steady last year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Per Veloz, there were over 322,000 electric cars sold in the United States in 2020. In fact, California’s EV market share rose to nearly 9% last year. Car shoppers are beginning to make the shift to electric as there are more choices than
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Every three years the California Building Code receives updates. The last update was published in 2019 and the upcoming amendment is due by the end of next year. One notable proposed change is in regards to the requirement of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in new, non-residential developments. We previously reported on this a few
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Making your Airbnb listing competitive and profitable takes a little work. In addition to keeping the place clean, great communication with the guests, and routine maintenance, some hosts add a little extra to ensure their guests have the best experience. In fact, some hosts go as far as providing a personalized note and bottle of
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There are many, many EV charging station rebates available in California. These rebates help bring down the capital expenditure making installing charging stations a very interesting project for many hotels, workplaces, or apartment complexes. In some cases, these rebates can cover around 70% of total costs. That could be worth around $15,000! With the rising
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If you are a hotel owner, you may be wondering if EV charging stations at hotels are a good idea. With the rise of EV (electric vehicles) in recent years and notable news headlines such as General Motors going all-electric by 2035 or California will ban gas cars by 2035, it is fair to say
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One day I was speaking with a friend about my electric vehicle (EV), a 2017 Chevy Volt. I was explaining how every night I park in my driveway, plug the car in, and wake up to a 100% charge. As with many non-EV owners, charging slowly changes from complexity to simplicity. My friend then realized
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Hiring an EV charging station installer can be hard work. There are many out there, however, not all have the proper electric vehicle (EV) expertise to make the best recommendations. Finding one that aligns with your business goals takes both time and experience. What Is the Process for Getting EV Charging Stations? There are a
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Installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at a workplace or multi-unit development provides many benefits. For workplaces, charging stations can attract/retain employee talent. For apartments or condo complexes, charging stations can generate income. Once installed, chargers operate nearly autonomously with very little overnight needed by management. EV drivers simply pull up to the stall, swipe
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There are four types of electric car plugs in North America. Each plug is compatible with different electric vehicles (EVs) as well as capable of providing a certain amount of power. Knowing which plug your EV can accept is critically important as not all charging stations carry all the different types of electric car plugs.
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