A very successfule National Drive Electric Week EVent was held in Birmingham on Sept. 8th. This is the second year ACFC has helped facilitate this nationwide event and it keeps on growing. We were very pleased with the turnout and interest! 

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As many as 50 million Americans are about to flip the switch over to electric automobiles with their next purchase, according to the American Automobile Association. A recent survey conducted by the AAA found that popularity of electric cars is trending upwards. With infrastructure and availability all here, Alabama can lead the charge toward electric vehicles.

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UAB is proud to Host the Birmingham National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) electric vehicle (EV) Showcase on September 15th from 11AM thru 2PM. The Showcase will take place on UAB’s Express Lot #4 (see map at https://www.uab.edu/map/?express-4  ). Please RSVP at https://driveelectricweek.org/event.php?eventid=1026

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Question of the Month: What's new for Clean Cities mobile tools and resources?

Answer:

Two new mobile tools have recently become available:

Station Locator app for Android: Android users can now access the Station Locator app through the Google Play store. As with the original iPhone app version, users can access the Station Locator from their mobile device and find the 20 closest stations within a 30-mile radius. Results display either on a map or in a list with station addresses, phone numbers, and hours of operation. Also available for iPhone from the iTunes store.

• Trip Calculator mobile page: FuelEconomy.gov recently launched a mobile web page version of their popular Trip Calculator tool. This page allows users to easily calculate fuel economy for a trip while on the go.

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Question of the Month:

What factors do employers need to consider when establishing a workplace charging program?

Answer:

While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for workplace charging, there are a number of resources available to help employers design, implement, and manage the right program for their organization.

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