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U.S. Energy® Launches Its Volt Vault™ EV Charging Product Line

May 20, 2024

Appleton, Wis., May 20, 2024 – U.S. Energy®, a leading provider of refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits, formally launched its Volt Vault™ product line at the 2024 Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo. Housed within a 40-foot shipping container, Volt Vault is a patent-pending EV charging solution that uses (renewable) natural gas to generate electricity…

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What Are Your Options for EV Infrastructure Build-Out?

November 9, 2023

As more organizations look to expand electric vehicle (EV) adoption within their owned fleets or provide charging accommodations to employees and customers, many are faced with the same question: how to implement EV infrastructure quickly. To meet 2030 goals, McKinsey & Company reports that the EV charging infrastructure network needs to grow by almost 20…

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What’s the Difference Between Time-of-Use and Demand Charging?

March 14, 2023

As more businesses, gas stations, residential units, and popular attractions begin to integrate electric vehicle (EV) chargers into their offering, there will be a learning curve. Unlike traditional fueling, when (and how often) you charge an EV makes a difference. Keep reading to learn how you can plan for variables such as time of use…

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LCFS Credits Benefiting Electric Fleets

October 10, 2022

Across the United States, organizations are benefiting from low carbon fuel programs: the federal RFS, California’s LCFS, and Oregon’s CFP. Under each of these standards, state and local governments have incentivized the adoption of alternative fuels—meaning fleets and organizations alike can get paid for using clean fueling alternatives. While many fleets are currently benefiting from credit generation services, others…

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The Difference Between Smart Charging and Managed Charging

October 19, 2021

Demand charging. Automated load management. Systems integration. Adaptive charging. Remote management. With the electrification movement well underway, fleets are being introduced to a whole new glossary of terms and an ever-evolving list of key considerations for selecting vehicle technology, charging infrastructure, and route optimization tools. Relative to charging their fleets, organizations are tasked with optimizing fleet charging costs—designed…

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Most Common EV Charging Mistakes

June 4, 2021

Electric vehicles are here for many commercial applications and emerging for others, but the question remains: are fleets ready? Vehicle manufacturers have been diligently working to expand fleet access to electric vans, trucks, and buses. As of January 2021, there were 44 electrified medium-duty models, 24 heavy-duty, and over 40 bus models on the market. However,…