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CEO of failed 350Green charging network pleads guilty to fraud

Green Car Reports

The former CEO of electric-car charging network 350 Green pleaded guilty last week to fraudulently obtaining federal grants intended to be used for installation of public charging stations, notably in the Chicago area.

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8 Reasons Government Grants Should Include Funding for Level 1 Charging Infrastructure

EV Adoption

As we wait for Congress to fully return from their recess and vote on various legislation, I continue to be extremely concerned about how as much as $10 billion in federal government grants will be be spent on EV charging infrastructure. EV charging infrastructure is incredibly expensive.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

Green Car Congress

In 2010, DGS partnered with Propel Fuels on a State and Federal grant opportunity to build 75 E85 alternative fuel stations throughout California. In 2011, the DGS launched a YouTube video educating State drivers about the attributes and availability of alternative fuel vehicles.

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A123 Systems 8K filing says substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern; status of grants and incentives

Green Car Congress

In addition, the company recorded an inventory charge of approximately US$15.2 A123 Systems has been the recipient of a number of state and federal grants and tax incentives. Through 31 December 2011, A123 incurred $216.9 As of 31 December 2010 and 2011, the Company recorded $2.1 Earlier post.). million and $0.8

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Feds Offer Free Chargers

Revenge of the Electric Car

A new Federal Grant will enable many electric vehicle early adopters to get their chargers for free. (A Fully funded, the ChargePoint America program would cost $37 million, with some of the shortfall for the actual station installations being addressed, the organizers hope, through state and local grants.&#. A $2,000 value!).

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

Green Car Congress

The battery pack provides up to a 100-mile (161 km) driving range on a single charge. The battery pack will charge from fully depleted to fully charged in six to eight hours. In addition, the vehicle charging system is incorporated into the overall operating system so no exterior devices are required to charge the truck.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

Green Car Congress

The FCCC electric WIV also marks the first commercial vehicle application of a Tesla Motors Li-ion battery pack, which provide up to a 100-mile driving range on a single charge. The battery pack will charge from fully depleted to fully charged in six to eight hours. Bob Harbin, FCCC president.