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Benefits of driving electric continue to grow
June 8, 2023, Guest Blogger
Driving an electric vehicle (EV) is becoming easier as technology and affordability improve, and performance and infrastructure are enhanced.
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Hennepin County receives grant for new electric vehicle
January 27, 2023, Lauren Dublin
The 2023 Mustang Mach E arrived in September and will be used by the county as a fleet vehicle.
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Comparing gas and electric powered vehicles
August 21, 2022, Lauren Dublin
As gas prices have skyrocketed over the last several months, interest in electric vehicles (EVs) has grown right along with them.
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Charging your electric vehicle has never been easier
May 9, 2022, Guest Blogger
Receive up to $1,000 in rebates when you purchase a charging station and join the EV Storage Charge Program.
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Electric vehicle frequently asked questions
April 18, 2022, Guest Blogger
Want to learn more about the different electric vehicles, how much they cost and ways to save money? The answers to these and more can be found below.
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EV charging stations 101
February 12, 2022, Stacie Nielsen
Learn about charging stations and ways you can save energy and money.
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Wright-Hennepin in national electric vehicle spotlight
January 25, 2022, Jeph Novak
Wright-Hennepin (WH) has been featured in a number of national spotlights about electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022 so far.
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Drive your EV year-round
January 5, 2022, Jeph Novak
Minnesota experiences all kinds of weather, from sub-zero temperatures in the winter to hot and humid summer days. Luckily, driving an electric vehicle (EV) isn’t just for certain seasons.
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Electric vehicle trends to look forward to in 2022 and beyond
November 24, 2021, Jeph Novak
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to evolve and progress, new vehicles, batteries and technologies are constantly developing and becoming available.
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From wagons to Cybertrucks: How electric vehicles have evolved
September 7, 2021, Jeph Novak
Electric vehicles (EVs) are anything but a modern invention. While they have picked up a lot of popularity and news in recent years, EVs have been around for over 130 years!
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Join our electric vehicle (EV) pilot study!
August 23, 2021, Jeph Novak
Wright-Hennepin (WH) is seeking 25 participants for our electric vehicle (EV) subscription program pilot study beginning in September.
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One of America's most popular vehicles just became electric
June 16, 2021, Jeph Novak
Recently, Ford unveiled its new all-electric F-150 Lightning which will be on roads in 2022.
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Evs are safe to drive. Learn more on our blog.
April 15, 2021, Jeph Novak
Evs are safe to drive. Learn more on our blog.
Learn MoreFinancial benefits of owning an EV
March 16, 2021, Jeph Novak
The financial benefits of owning an EV are what drive many to switch, from saving at the pump to cutting down on emissions to receiving tax credits.
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Does an EV fit your budget?
November 11, 2020, Jeph Novak
Electric vehicles can be intimidating and come with different questions to consider. Luckily, WH makes it easy to get all these questions answered.
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Plug-in Hybrids: Bridging the Gap Between Hybrids and Fully Electric Vehicles
September 8, 2020, Jeph Novak
Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are a unique type of car, combining the battery of a fully electric vehicle and the gasoline engine of a non-electric vehicle.
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EV trends for 2020 and beyond
May 21, 2020, Nathan Karels
Over years, EV sales have increased as technology, costs and charging infrastructure changed. Learn more where they are today and in the future.
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Is an EV right for you?
January 20, 2020, Stacie Nielsen
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common, it can be hard to know if one is right for you. Here are a couple ways to help determine if an EV is right for you.
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Reinvesting in our system helps keep costs down
July 22, 2019, Stacie Nielsen
We make investments in our system to help ensure we continue to bring affordable and reliable energy to you!
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Electric vehicles look to boom as prices come down and big automakers get involved
August 20, 2017, Nathan Karels
It is estimated that multiple electric vehicles (EV) will be similarly priced as their gas-powered counterparts by 2020.
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