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EV Chargers : Essential Checklist

Checklist you can use when considering buying and installing an EV charger: Choose your Charging Station : Research and choose the right Level 2 charging station for your specific vehicle and charging needs. Remember, you will need to provide this for the installation. Check your Main Panel Capacity : The installer will conduct a main panel load calculation. Ensure your electrical system has the capacity to support an EV charger. Arrange Permit and Inspection : You are responsible for the costs and coordination of all necessary permits. Ensure the installer applies and receives all required permits. Contact the city and HOA to understand the necessary permits. Understand the Installation Process : The process includes labor, materials, electrical wiring, and a new breaker in the panel. Be clear about what the installation process entails.  Talk to installer and have in explain in detail on this process.   We are here to help Identify any Potential Additional Costs : Costs for wall, cei
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EV Tax Incentives

Here's a simplified explanation of the federal tax credit for electric vehicles: The federal government offers a tax credit of up to $7,500 when you buy an electric vehicle. But there's a catch - you don't automatically get the full $7,500. The amount you actually get depends on how much you owe in federal income tax for the year. For example: - If you owe $3,500 in federal tax, your credit will be $3,500.  - If you owe $10,000 in federal tax, then you qualify for the maximum $7,500 credit. - If you don't owe any federal tax, you don't get the credit. The unused portion of the $7,500 does not carry over or get refunded.  So the bottom line is - the EV tax credit reduces your federal tax bill by up to $7,500. Make sure to check your total owed federal tax for the year to know the actual amount you'll receive. It's not a guaranteed $7,500 off for everyone who buys an EV. www.energysage.com electric-vehicles costs-and-benefits-evs ev-tax-credits EIA.gov Data
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Chargers

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  ChargePoint Home Flex  - This is a versatile home charger that can be installed indoors or outdoors. It is available in both 240-volt and 480-volt models. Opens in a new window www.amazon.com ChargePoint Home Flex EV charger JuiceBox 40  - This is a smart home charger with a variety of features, including WiFi connectivity and scheduling. It is available in both 240-volt and 480-volt models. Opens in a new window www.amazon.com JuiceBox 40 EV charger Grizzl-E Classic  - This is a reliable and affordable home charger. It is available in both 240-volt and 480-volt models. Opens in a new window Grizzl-E Classic EV charger - Amazon.com EMPORIA EV Charger  - This is a smart home charger with a variety of features, including WiFi connectivity and scheduling. It is available in a 48-amp model. Opens in a new window www.emporiaenergy.com Emporia EV Charger EV charger@Amazon.com Tesla Wall Connector - This is Tesla's proprietary home charger. It is only compatible with Tesla vehicles, but
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Renewable Energy

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), in 2022, about 913 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity were generated from renewable energy sources in the United States. This represents about 21.5% of total U.S. electricity generation. The top three renewable energy sources in the United States in terms of electricity generation in 2022 were: Wind: 435 billion kWh (10.2%) Hydropower: 262 billion kWh (6.2%) Solar: 146 billion kWh (3.4%) Other renewable energy sources that generated electricity in the United States in 2022 include biomass, geothermal, and ocean energy. Globally, renewable energy generation has been growing rapidly in recent years. In 2021, renewable electricity generation rose by almost 7%, a record 522 TWh increase. The share of renewables in global electricity generation reached 28.7% in 2021, after modest growth of 0.4 percentage points. The growth of renewable energy is being driven by a number of factors, including the declining cost of renewa
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EV Estimates

There are a variety of estimates for how many electric vehicles (EVs) will be on the road in the United States by 2030: BloombergNEF: 31 million EVs on US roads by 2030 IHS Markit: Between 12.2-41.3 million EVs on US roads by 2030 Energy Innovation: 35 million EVs on US roads by 2030 Wood Mackenzie: 30 million EVs on US roads by 2030 Boston Consulting Group: 25 million EVs on US roads by 2030 The Biden administration has set a goal of 50% of new vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, which would translate to tens of millions of EVs on the road by that time. However, some analysts think that goal is optimistic. Key factors affecting EV adoption will be battery costs, charging infrastructure expansion, consumer preferences, government policy and regulation, and overall vehicle production capacity. In summary, most credible estimates forecast between 25-35 million EVs on American roads by 2030. However, some estimates range as high as 40-50 million if EV adoption accelerates rapidly. The a
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Auxiliary Industries

Several auxiliary industries would be required to enable the additional infrastructure needs for widespread EV adoption: Electric Utility Industry - Significant upgrades to power generation capacity, transmission and distribution systems to deliver the increased electrical load. New power plants, substations, transformers, poles and wires. Battery Industry - Expanded production of lithium-ion batteries for EVs. More battery factories, raw material mining/processing. Charging Industry - Companies to manufacture, install and operate EV charging stations. Home, workplace, public/fast charging equipment. Power Electronics - Expanded production of inverters, rectifiers, chargers to convert grid AC to DC for EV batteries. Construction Industry - Major ramp up to install millions of charging stations and grid infrastructure upgrades. Software Industry - Software for managing smart charging, vehicle-grid integration, payment systems. Raw Materials Mining/Refining - Increased extraction/process
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Tesla - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call

 Here are 50 key points from the Q2 2023 Tesla earnings call: 1. Record vehicle production and deliveries in Q2 2023. 2. Model Y is best-selling vehicle globally.  3. Q2 2023 revenue of $25 billion. 4. Q2 2023 automotive gross margin of 30.5%.  5. Target of 1.8 million vehicle deliveries in 2023. 6. Q3 2023 production expected to decrease due to factory upgrades. 7. Focus on maximizing production while maintaining healthy financials. 8. Importance of AI - FSD, Dojo, Optimus. 9. Over 300 million miles driven with FSD beta.  10. Dojo AI training computer being developed, targeting over 1 exaflop by end of 2023. 11. Tesla has unmatched real-world AI training data. 12. Willing to license FSD software and hardware. 13. Progress on battery cathode and lithium refining facilities. 14. Energy businesses becoming meaningful profit contributors. 15. 4680 cell production increased 80% from Q1 2023. 16. 10 million 4680 cells produced in Texas so far.  17. Cybertruck cell has 10% higher energy dens
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