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Not Just a Car: The Possibilities of Vehicle to Grid Technologies
When we think of an electric vehicle (EV), we might envision a car receiving power from the electric grid before driving off. Along the way, its battery will deplete, so it will need to be plugged in to charge again. In other words, there is a one-way relationship between the electric grid and EV: the car gets electricity from the…
October 5, 2017
N.C. State Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Thanks to Duke Energy’s EV Charging Infrastructure Project, North Carolina State University recently unveiled a new ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station. N.C. State is one of more than 80 towns, cities, schools systems and more to be awarded stations from the project. This latest station is located on Centennial Campus, and it adds to the seven stations currently serving the…
August 18, 2017
The NC Electric Vehicle Tax Debate
Just as electric vehicle (EV) registrations have grown across the U.S., so has a new tax aimed at EV owners. Eleven states now charge owners of EVs, including plug-in hybrids and in some cases, hybrid electric vehicles, some form of an annual tax or fee at registration. These states include North Carolina, Idaho, Washington, Virginia, Colorado, Michigan, Wyoming, Georgia, Missouri…
July 10, 2017
Why Do Our Ambassadors Love Their Electric Vehicles?
For many, owning an electric vehicle (EV) not only refers to a mode of transportation, but it describes a lifestyle and passion. From longtime electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts to newcomers interested in the developing technology and environmental benefits, Plug-in NC is lucky to have very passionate and knowledgeable ambassadors. For Tiffany Alexy, her interest in cars and environmental sustainability…
June 7, 2017
What the Volkswagen Settlement Means for Electric Vehicles and North Carolina
By now you have probably heard of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, or “Dieselgate”: Volkswagen was found to have violated the Clean Air Act, which seeks to control air pollution that can harm human health, by installing on approximately 560,000 U.S. vehicles (and millions worldwide) software that could cheat federal emissions tests. The software was able to turn on emissions controls…
May 9, 2017
Duke Energy EV Charging Infrastructure Project Update
Duke Energy recently announced plans to install over 200 public electric vehicle (EV) charging ports across North Carolina as part of its $1 million EV Charging Infrastructure Project. These charging ports will add to the more than 800 currently in operation throughout the state, representing an increase in the charging network of approximately 30 percent. The goal is for these…
February 10, 2017
When Does the Plug-in EV Federal Tax Credit Expire?
Guest post by Matt Tuers, Plug-in NC Ambassador. Disclaimer: The following content is not tax advice, nor is the author qualified to give tax advice. Please consult your tax advisor to determine your eligibility – or your vehicle’s eligibility – for any federal or state tax credits. In 2011, plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) got one more selling point added to…
February 6, 2017
The Electric Vehicle Evolution
Electric vehicles are a growing market for new car purchases. At the end of 2016, 561,022 plug-in electric vehicles were registered in the United States. These vehicle owners made the switch from the gas station to an electrical outlet to fuel their vehicles. Electric vehicles use electricity as their primary fuel or use electricity along with a conventional engine to…
February 3, 2017
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces National Alternative Fuel and Electric Charging Network
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced the development of a national network of alternative fuel and electric charging corridors as part of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act. Parts of 55 routes spanning 35 states will be designed to accommodate one or more alternative fuel vehicles, including electric, hydrogen, propane, and natural gas. Forty-eight…
November 11, 2016
Duke Energy’s Charging Infrastructure Program
NEWS RELEASE – Duke Energy Contact: Randy Wheeless Office: 704.382.8379 24-Hour: 800.559.3853 Twitter: @DE_RandyW July 12, 2016 Duke Energy’s $1.5 million program aims to increase public electric vehicle charging in N.C. by 30 percent $1 million to fund public charging stations $500,000 for electric bus charging for transit agencies CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The number of public electric vehicle (EV) charging…
July 12, 2016
2015 NC PEV Taskforce Summit
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Taskforce Summit! The event was held in Winston-Salem on October 21st. We had a great list of speakers including David Joyner, Rocky Mount Chamber of Commerce, Ben Prochazka, Electrification Coalition, Bill Eaker, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition, Erika Ruane, Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition, and Mary Sell, Triangle Clean Cities Coalition. To view…
November 4, 2015
Brevard College Offers Charging Stations
PRESS RELEASE FOR: IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 10.21.2015 FROM: Brevard College CONTACT: Elizabeth Harrison, 828.884.8115, harrisel@brevard.edu SUBJECT: Brevard College teams up with Tesla Motors: Tesla Destination Charging now offered on campus BREVARD – Brevard College has teamed up with Tesla Motors to provide an increasingly desirable amenity to the Brevard community: Tesla Destination Charging. The College will unveil one of its two…
November 4, 2015
