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We have exciting news! We have launched a new website for SmartCharge Rewards! The site was built for EV drivers and those thinking about going electric. Check it out at smartchargerewards.com and be sure to follow our new account @EVRewards #EV #smartcharging #EVsAreBetter

Are you a #Toronto resident interested in #EVs but don’t have access to an EV charger? @AtmosphericFund, a regional climate agency, is surveying residents to show City Council the demand for a reliable and convenient EV charging network. Take survey: taf.ca/toronto-ev-cha…

We are excited to announce the launch of SmartCharge New England – WED, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with the Wallingford Electric Division (WED). For more information visit fleetcarma.com/smartcharge-ne… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

We are excited to announce the launch of SmartCharge Georgia, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with @GeorgiaPower. For more information visit fleetcarma.com/smartcharge-ge…

We are excited to announce the launch of SmartCharge Saskatchewan, a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program in partnership with @SaskPower. fleetcarma.com/smartcharge-sa… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

We are excited to announce the launch of new Colorado based SmartCharge Reward programs, from @TriStateGT These one-year programs include participants from 6 electric cooperatives in Colorado. For more information visit fleetcarma.com/announcing-the… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging

The key to spreading the load from all the electric vehicles is time-of-use (TOU) pricing. Utilities have learned through experience, that EV drivers will happily shift charging to hours when the price-per-kWh drops. fleetcarma.com/are-time-of-us… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

#EVFactFriday How has the EV market been influenced by COVID-19? Given the effects of COVID-19, technical developments in EV charging and large investments by automakers in EVs are some of the main factors driving the adoption of electric vehicles. crugroup.com/knowledge-and-…

EV charging load is substantial and it often coincides with the typical residential peak hours. This forces utilities to either purchase more electricity at a premium or ramp up production using non-renewable sources. fleetcarma.com/finding-the-va… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

SmartCharge Homes and his companion Wattson are still working on solving the Case of EV Charging Load. Luckily SmartCharge Profile provides utilities with the real-world data they need to get started. fleetcarma.com/smartcharge/pr… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

#EVFactFriday Over the past 10 years, the cost of fuel ranged from $1.50 to $4.00 per gallon By comparison, over that same amount of time, electric car drivers paid about $1.20 for electricity to go the same distance. energysage.com/electric-vehic…

What utilities need to be aware of is that temperature-related impacts to electric-range fundamentally change the charging and driving behavior of the electric vehicle owner. fleetcarma.com/geography-of-e… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

How can utilities improve the experience of their EV customers? Improving the home charging experience and helping educate those who want to make the switch to driving electric. fleetcarma.com/results-from-t… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

#EVFactFriday By 2030, battery electric vehicles are assumed to reach an average driving range of 350-400 km corresponding to battery sizes of 70-80 kWh. iea.org/reports/global…

Utilities also benefit from workplace charging for electric vehicles. Workplace charging is a potent tool to spread energy demand from all those EVs throughout the day. fleetcarma.com/the-great-over… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

Why should utility companies lead education efforts for EVs? Their potential EV customers can be used as a demand response asset or utilities can use a behavioural loadshifting program. fleetcarma.com/out-of-the-ice… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

#EVFactFriday If upfront costs are a barrier, secondhand EVs allow an affordable solution. An Edmunds article reports that used EVs can be found at great discounts, 43 to 72 percent lower than the cost of a new EV. geotab.com/blog/covid-19-…

Is range anxiety still a concern? Our survey found that 89% of EV drivers said that the range of their vehicle is sufficient for their daily needs, and this increases to 98% if you solely look at long-range BEV owners. fleetcarma.com/results-from-t… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs

#EVFactFriday If upfront costs are a barrier, secondhand EVs allow an affordable solution. An Edmunds article reports that used EVs can be found at great discounts, 43 to 72 percent lower than the cost of a new EV. geotab.com/blog/covid-19-…

More than 1 million North Americans will buy an EV every year for the next decade. With each new EV, utilities face an urgent challenge: how to convince those electric-car drivers to avoid charging during peak periods. fleetcarma.com/are-time-of-us… #EVsAreBetter #smartcharging #evs