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First row: Blake Shook, Christie Moore, Edward Morgan, Femi Oyenekan, and Jacob Clayton. Second row: Jennifer Allen, Juan & Paige Rodriguez, and Lilly Benitez. Third row: Skyler and Vanessa Brooks, Stacie Stewart, Zach Freeman, Toan Luong, and Unoma Okorafor. [Photos: START UP]
PBS Docuseries ‘START UP’ To Devote Entire Season to Dallas-Fort Worth Businesses
by Quincy Preston and David Seeley | Sep 25, 2024
Premiering Sept. 28 on KERA and across the U.S., Season 12 of PBS' "START UP" will profile 13 North Texas small businesses focused on everything from bouldering to micro-weddings to EV charging. The show's Emmy-nominated host, Gary Bredow, promises "behind-the-scenes stories of grit, passion, and innovation." Meet the 13 local businesses—and their entrepreneur owners—who'll soon be on national TV.
by David Seeley |
May 21, 2024
With 5,400 vehicles now serving the community, the city of Dallas aims to electrify its fleet by 2040. Mayor Eric Johnson called the 10-year agreement with Ford Pro "a significant milestone" in making that happen.
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by Lance Murray |
May 16, 2024
The companies said they're focused on "EV-enabling" real estate where drivers most need charging stations—multifamily complexes, hotels, and healthcare-related facilities, all of which "have been critically underserved to date."
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by David Seeley |
Mar 16, 2023
At 7-Elevens across North Texas, cars pull up to "slurp" down gas day and night. But electric vehicle owners may soon be joining them for their own fast, eco-friendly fill-ups, thanks to the launch of the new 7Charge EV charging network and app.
Irving-based 7-Eleven today announced the rollout of 7Charge, which has begun delivering "a convenient and reliable fast-charging experience" at several 7-Eleven stores locations in Texas, Florida, Colorado, and California—including at least two locations in Dallas and Fort Worth.
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The Last Word: Scott Hudson on TXU Energy’s ‘100% Free’ Home EV Charging Offering
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Nov 2, 2022
Through its flagship TXU Energy brand, Vistra is offering what it calls a "first-of-its-kind plan that uses electric vehicle data to allow free home charging—every day—and provides power backed by 100% renewable sources for all home energy needs."
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Plano-Based Universal EV Chargers Gets Nearly $10M in Federal Grants for Hotel EV Charging Expansion
by David Seeley |
Sep 21, 2022
Plano-based Universal EV Chargers is laser-focused on getting its charging systems outside hotels nationwide. Now, with nearly $10M in federal grants as a result of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, it's aiming to secure business with brands like IHG, Wyndham, Marriott, and Hilton.
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by David Seeley |
Nov 16, 2021
$550 billion in new infrastructure spending is coming to projects nationwide—and a big slice is bound for Texas. From new electric buses to rail projects to improved power infrastructure to lead water service line removal and more, Texas' environment may be one of the biggest beneficiaries of all.
AECOM CEO Troy Rudd says the bill will help support critically needed innovation and sustainable solutions projects.
AECOM CEO Troy Rudd says the bill will help support critically needed innovation and sustainable solutions projects.
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by David Seeley |
Sep 1, 2021
In June, Wallbox announced its plan to go public through a $1.5 billion merger with Westbury, N.Y.-based SPAC Kensington Capital Acquisition Corp. Local hiring for the Arlington plant will begin immediately, Wallbox says, with on-site retooling set to begin in October. The new factory is anticipated to create around 250 direct jobs in the region by 2030—and manufacture 500,000 units annually by then as well.
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Fort Worth, RCS Agree to EV Charging Station Pilot Program
by Julia Falcon | Feb 27, 2017
A Fort Worth company will install a Level 2 electric vehicle charging station at Guinn School Complex at 1150 S. Freeway.
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