How to Make Batteries Last Longer as the Days Get Shorter

2023-01-27T15:40:42+00:00

By Maggie Hirt, Program Manager, Drive Electric Ohio program at Clean Fuels Ohio All cars struggle a bit in cold weather due to the increased amount of energy that is required, and EVs are certainly no exception. EV range decreases 10-12% in the winter and up to 40% if the heater is on full blast (American Automobile Association, 2019). This change wouldn’t affect most daily drives, but if you’re one for winter road trips or if you have a longer commute, you [...]

How to Make Batteries Last Longer as the Days Get Shorter2023-01-27T15:40:42+00:00

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Debuts First Electric Moving Truck in Company’s History

2022-05-26T16:27:35+00:00

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Freightliner M2 Electric Moving Truck   TWO MEN AND A TRUCK®, the nation’s largest franchised moving company, and Clean Fuels Ohio are excited to announce the debut of the company’s first all-electric moving truck for its central Ohio operations. The zero emissions, 100% electric powered-system Class 6 moving truck will be the first truck of its kind in the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® system nationwide. The truck made its first appearance at the TWO [...]

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Debuts First Electric Moving Truck in Company’s History2022-05-26T16:27:35+00:00

Blink Charging Launches Seven Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Charging Products at CES, Powering the Electrification of Transportation Globally

2022-01-27T14:29:27+00:00

With seven new products spanning home, fleet, multifamily and retail charging, Blink is providing the industry’s only complete, end-to-end solution for the EV ecosystem and addressing critical EV charging infrastructure needs Las Vegas, NV (January 5, 2022) -- Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner and operator of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today launched seven new products at the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an unprecedented achievement in the company’s 13-year history. The [...]

Blink Charging Launches Seven Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Charging Products at CES, Powering the Electrification of Transportation Globally2022-01-27T14:29:27+00:00

Report: All Ohioans Stand to Benefit from Widespread Adoption of EVs, Including Those Not Driving Them

2022-01-27T15:23:47+00:00

A new report released on January 18, 2022 made the case for how proper planning and widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could benefit all Ohio consumers—including those not driving EVs. The 28-page report entitled The ABCs of Ohio EVs: A Policy Guide to Electrify Ohio is authored by the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan consumer watchdog that advocates for residential and small-business utility customers. Clean Fuels Ohio contributed to the report. Intended as a guidance resource for [...]

Report: All Ohioans Stand to Benefit from Widespread Adoption of EVs, Including Those Not Driving Them2022-01-27T15:23:47+00:00

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio AEP Settlement Agreement

2021-11-18T14:32:48+00:00

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved a settlement agreement establishing new base distribution rates for AEP Ohio. The agreement addresses several key issues for ratepayers, including creation of a pilot program for residential electric vehicle charging to keep electricity bills affordable for EV owners who charge their vehicles at home. “The Commission is adopting a settlement agreement that modernizes AEP Ohio’s rate structure, incorporates pilot programs for EV charging and distributed energy, and ties future utility spending to performance-based reliability [...]

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio AEP Settlement Agreement2021-11-18T14:32:48+00:00

Ohio EPA DCFC EV Charging and AEP Ohio Electric Bus Funding Opportunities Announced

2021-11-18T14:32:48+00:00

On Monday, November 1, 2021, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) released the Request for Applications (RFA) for the second of three planned funding opportunities in 2021 to be funded by Ohio’s allocations from the Volkswagen Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund (DMTF). The deadline for applications is January 31, 2022. This second 2021 funding opportunity targets the installation of publicly available DC Fast Charging (DCFC) electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Ohio’s 26 priority counties. The total funding under this grant offering [...]

Ohio EPA DCFC EV Charging and AEP Ohio Electric Bus Funding Opportunities Announced2021-11-18T14:32:48+00:00

Senator McColley Tours Endera Electric Bus Facility

2021-11-18T14:32:48+00:00

On October 21, Ohio State Senator Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) toured the Endera Motors facility in Ottawa. The environmental technology company acquired Metro Titan, and with it, the facility, this past April and plans to turn the factory into their manufacturing hub for electric buses and other electric vehicles. According to an article from The Lima News, Endera currently “employs 25 workers at the Ottawa plant … [and] plans to hire another 150 or so workers in the next few years as it [...]

Senator McColley Tours Endera Electric Bus Facility2021-11-18T14:32:48+00:00

Electric vehicle and charging station data insights across the US available through EV WATTS program

2021-11-18T16:18:02+00:00

The U.S. transportation system is moving toward electrification with plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) adoption and EV charging station infrastructure (EVSE) on the rise. This trend has created a need for up-to-date national data on these technologies as the demand for big data also rises. As fleet managers and decision makers look to utilize all available types of funding and resources on their journey to transportation electrification, the need for high quality electric vehicle (PEV) and electric vehicle charging (EVSE) data also becomes [...]

Electric vehicle and charging station data insights across the US available through EV WATTS program2021-11-18T16:18:02+00:00

The Present and Future of Electric Buses

2021-11-17T18:14:52+00:00

October has seen two exciting announcements about electric transit bus deployments in Ohio, first from the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) and second from Laketran. Both announcements represent a promising path forward for the future of electric transit vehicles in the state. On October 6, 2021, COTA issued a press release announcing the expansion of its environmentally friendly fleet with the addition of its first two new electric transit vehicles, running on several routes daily, in a continued effort to reduce the [...]

The Present and Future of Electric Buses2021-11-17T18:14:52+00:00

National Drive Electric Week Recap

2021-11-17T18:24:20+00:00

In this year’s National Drive Electric Week, occurring from September 25-October 3, 2021, electric vehicle aficionados from around the country hosted and participated in events to inform people about electric vehicle and charging developments and the benefits of going electric. As part of these efforts, Clean Fuels Ohio and our Drive Electric Ohio chapters organized or supported seven events across the state to celebrate recent developments and successes in Ohio EV progress and to emphasize the continued need for EV growth and [...]

National Drive Electric Week Recap2021-11-17T18:24:20+00:00