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January 13, 2020
Pilot Project Gets Solar Panels in Sync with Electric Vehicle Chargers
What if we could harness the energy produced by the sun and maximize its potential to power electric vehicles (EVs) with zero-carbon electricity? That’s exactly what the…
December 16, 2019
Diving Into the Data: Minnesotans Going All-In on Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) deployment is ramping up across Minnesota. New data from 2019 (which you can explore in a previous blog post) shows that EV deployment hit…
November 13, 2019
New Data Shows Statewide Growth in Electric Vehicle Purchases in Minnesota
During our recent work with Minnesota cities via Cities Charging Ahead (CCA), one of the most common questions posed by communities was, “How many electric vehicles (EVs)…
November 1, 2019
New Incentive to Promote Electric Vehicles in Minnesota
Starting November 1, 2019, residents who purchase or lease a new or used EV will receive a one-time credit of up to $250 for MnPASS, allowing them to drive in the express lane when…
October 31, 2019
Electric Vehicle Pool Party: Elk River’s New Outlander
In 2017, Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU) commissioned FleetCarma to conduct an electric vehicle suitability assessment for both the city and utility fleet. Such an assessment, sometimes…
October 23, 2019
Over Half of Prospective Car Buyers in Minnesota Show Interest in Electric Vehicles
A national survey conducted by Consumer Reports and the Union of Concerned Scientists finds widespread interest in electric vehicles among prospective car buyers in Minnesota. Key Takeaways: …
October 11, 2019
Case Study: Electric Vehicle Outreach Through Community—Events in Fridley, Minnesota
During the 2040 comprehensive planning process, the City of Fridley began exploring ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. At first, the city focused on promoting…
October 3, 2019
EV Registrations in MN
Drive Electric MN and the Great Plains Institute work with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) to track statistics on the…
September 17, 2019
Edina: Capital Improvement through Charging Stations
When transportation became the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the City of Edina committed to exploring ways to reduce emissions from…
September 10, 2019
Cities Charging Ahead! That’s a Wrap, Now What?
During 2018-19, 28 Minnesota cities worked together in regional cohorts through the Cities Charging Ahead! (CCA) project to learn and act together to become “electric vehicle (EV)…