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Fresh Energy Statement: Xcel Energy’s EV Vision is Call for Bold Action

On August 12, 2020, Xcel Energy announced a new electric vehicle vision aimed at saving customers money and reducing carbon emissions from the transportation sector.

Published August 12, 2020
Categorized as Transportation Tagged beneficial electrification, electric vehicles, EVs, statement, Xcel Energy

What’s Up With “Clean Car Standards” and Why Do They Matter for Minnesotans?

Clean car standards would provide cleaner air and climate solutions for our state, but the initiative has been under attack from opponents since the Governor announced it in late 2019.

Published July 23, 2020
Categorized as Transportation Tagged autos, clean car standards, clean cars, clean cars Minnesota, dealer, electric vehicles, emissions, EVs, farming, gasoline, LEV, MPCA, rulemaking, ZEV

Report: Transit and Electric Vehicles Drive MN Job Growth

New report shows major jobs and economic benefits from investing in transit and EVs.

Published May 13, 2020
Categorized as Recent News Tagged beneficial electrification, bonding, electric vehicles

Smart EV Buyer Guide for Minnesotans, December 2019 Edition

Fresh Energy is working toward a future where Minnesotans are driving electric cars powered by clean, renewable electricity, not oil and gas. This guide is for savvy consumers who are ready to change things and start driving better cars.

Published December 16, 2019
Categorized as Recent News Tagged beneficial electrification, buying an EV, electric vehicles, EVs

New Report Shows Electric Vehicles = Lower Bills for All

More electric vehicles in Minnesota will make better use of the electric power grid and cut costs for all ratepayers regardless of whether they drive electric, a new study found. Learn more about the report by Synapse Energy Economics.

Published November 25, 2019
Categorized as Recent News Tagged electric charging, electric vehicles, rate design, Time of Use rates, utility bill

Mythbusting: Minnesota and Electric Vehicles

The oil industry is spreading false claims about electric vehicles. Here are 11 myths and “reality checks” rooted in Minnesota data, provided by Fresh Energy’s policy team.

Published October 23, 2019
Categorized as Recent News Tagged clean cars Minnesota, Clean Cars standards, electric vehicles

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