Alaska Electric Vehicle Association (AKEVA) is excited to partner with Launch Alaska and the Center for Transportation and the Environment for our newest project! Our project was selected to receive grant funding by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC). Under EPIC, AKEVA will be working on creating a world-class electric […]
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As electrification changes the world, forward looking Alaskan business are expanding their customer base and investing in projects that benefit their local community. Laura and Kenneth, owners of Exit Marine and 60 Degrees Adventure Charters, noticed increased electric vehicle traffic to Seward; however, the city had no electric vehicle charging stations leaving many EV drivers
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Museums are an integral part of communities all across Alaska. In addition to their immense cultural and educational value, Alaskan museums are uniquely positioned to provide destination charging and electric vehicle exposure to their patrons. That’s why AKEVA is thrilled about our partnership with the Alaska State Museum’s Office of Statewide Services to connect Alaskan museums
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For October our ELFS are the EV drivers who wrote and called into the Regulatory Commission of Alaska’s (RCA) August 26th public meeting in support of AKEVA’s petition to create regulation to address EV fast charging and demand charges. Additionally, we thank Tesla, Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP), ChargePoint, and others who made comments of support.
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Homer is an amazing Alaskan town and AKEVA wanted to make sure there was a charging option available for local and visiting EV drivers. Finding a business willing to host a charger is always a challenge—finding a host for the first public EV charger in town is even more challenging. However, having a local champion who can
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Chugach Electric Association is offering several new electric vehicle (EV) related incentives to promote the use of EVs in Alaska. Individually, the incentives are intended to help the utility’s members interested in owning and driving an EV and the businesses that would like to serve them. Collectively, the programs will help Chugach learn more about the trend
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Electrifying Last Frontier Supporters (ELFS) We at AKEVA are thankful for everyone working to electrify the Last Frontier. Once a month AKEVA picks a person, business, or an organization that is doing exceptional work supporting electric vehicle (EV) adoption in Alaska and officially recognizes them as part of our ELFS team. Nominations to recognize an EV
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Currently, there are no electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers (Level 3) on Alaska’s continuous road system. The high monthly electrical cost associated with turning on fast chargers in Alaska prohibits the building of an EV fast charging network to connect Alaska and enable long range EV travel or commuting. Lack of fast chargers is a
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Driving an Electric Vehicle in Alaska Electric Vehicles perform well in Alaska. Low mounted lithium battery provides for a low center of gravity and weight improves traction while driving on snow. Electric motors provide for superior acceleration and responsiveness. There is no cold starting your vehicle and waiting for it to idle and warm up.
Modern electric vehicles are made to drive long distances and recharge rapidly provided that the charging infrastructure is in place. In Alaska several obstacles exist that make long distance commuting time consuming and less efficient. Alaska with the exception of Juneau, does not have any fast charging stations. A fast charger (Level 3) can charge
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