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2017 Annual Report

Biogen Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Charging Stations

Biogen recently installed four electric vehicle charging stations at their facility at 900 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. To celebrate the official opening of the charging stations, Biogen worked with Advanced Energy to plan a ribbon cutting and electric vehicle showcase. The event took place on Thursday, October 19, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a…

Plug-in NC Celebrates National Drive Electric Week 2017

Plug-in NC was excited to host the Raleigh National Drive Electric Week event for the 5th year in a row. This year’s event was held at the Research Triangle Park Headquarters on September 16, a beautiful sunny day. It included an EV showcase, test drives from dealerships, educational displays and presentations, food trucks and kids’ activities, including a raffle for…

North Carolina Electric Cooperatives Are Pioneering the Way for Electric Vehicles

As more North Carolinians are plugging in and driving electric, the North Carolina Electric Cooperatives are taking preemptive steps to provide an easy, reliable transition for their members. By introducing new opportunities and innovative programs, the co-ops are embracing their new role as vehicle fuel provider. A common initiative has been the implementation of electric vehicle time-of-use rates, in which…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…