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Enova Announces 16 Unit Hybrid School Bus Order; Initial Deployment of Federal Stimulus Dollars for School Buses

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Both Navistar, who claims 61% of the school bus market in North America, and Enova, say that this initial deployment is an important next step in the evolution of the hybrid school bus program towards long term production volume.

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The FOA modifies a much smaller and earlier-issued FOA by incorporating a supplemental $300 million appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (the stimulus bill) for the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 2005 Section 721 to fund a competitive grant pilot program to be administered through the Clean Cities Program.

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US EPA to Award Up to $20M for Diesel Emission Reduction Projects

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Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment include buses; medium- or heavy-duty trucks; marine engines; locomotives; and non-road engines or vehicles used in construction, handling of cargo (including at a port or airport), agriculture, mining, or energy production.

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Worldwatch Institute report finds global energy intensity increased in 2010 for second year in a row

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Global energy intensity—defined as total energy consumption divided by gross world product—increased 1.35% in 2010, the second year of increases in the context of a broader trend of decline over the last 30 years, according to a new Vital Signs Online article from the Worldwatch Institute. Global energy intensity, 1981-2010.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008). Earlier post.). chance of default.

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The Solangelist’s Vision Shines Brighter

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Seems like a perfect use for some stimulus money, don’t it? Oh yeah - none of has any money. And our homes are worth less now and nobody wants to lend us any more. And we can’t afford another big monthly payment anyway. At the rate we’re going, following the course we’re on it’s not going to happen.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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’s vice chairman of product development, Robert Lutz, reportedly told Volt enthusiasts at the Web site GM-Volt.com. “We Bob Lutz’s Latest Volt Test Drive Sprinting for Green Stimulus Dollars New Subsidies for Electric Cars in Britain Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You G.M. Volt will survive and prosper,” G.M.’s

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