By Lindsay Brecheisen | October 4, 2017
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[…]
By Jonathan Susser |
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.[…]
By Lindsay Brecheisen | August 10, 2017
Established in 2011, National Drive Electric Week is an annual celebration to promote electric vehicles across the globe. Its goal is to encourage the growth of EVs by establishing a designated week of events to educate and share the experience[…]
By Jonathan Susser | July 14, 2017
Electric vehicles have been gathering speed in recent years, but Advanced Energy has been exploring the technology for over two decades. Through partnerships with electric utilities, government, businesses and schools, Advanced Energy has helped shape the electric transportation industry and[…]
By Jonathan Susser | April 21, 2017
Advanced Energy has been supporting electric transportation for over 20 years, but a big milestone was the formation of our Plug-in NC program in 2011. Plug-in NC is a statewide program that promotes electric vehicles (EVs) throughout North Carolina. Originating[…]
By Jonathan Susser | February 21, 2017
Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow in popularity, and for good reason: they save money on gasoline, benefit the environment, require less maintenance and offer a quiet, smooth ride. With their reintroduction to the U.S. market just about seven years[…]
By Jonathan Susser | February 10, 2017
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[…]
By Jonathan Susser | February 2, 2017
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[…]
By Jonathan Susser | December 15, 2016
The transportation sector accounts for 28 percent of the United States’ energy consumption. To fuel the over 250 million vehicles in our country we import a large amount of foreign oil. Just last year, we spent over $179 billion on[…]
By Kristi Brodd | September 8, 2016
This September 10-18, 2016, the United States will celebrate National Drive Electric Week, sponsored by Plug in America, the Sierra Club, and the Electric Auto Association. The celebration, which started in 2011, helps spread awareness about the benefits of driving[…]
