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Zepp.solutions secures €2M grant to build fuel cell systems factory

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million grant from the European Just Transition Fund (JTF) for the development of a fuel cell systems factory. Zepp.solutions, a Dutch company specialized in hydrogen fuel cell technology, has secured a €1.98-million The factory will be situated in Europe’s strategic transport hub, the Greater-Rijnmond region. Earlier post.)

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Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program accepting application for 2017 awards

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Toyota Motor Corporation has begun accepting applications today for this year’s Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program , which is designed to support environmental revitalization and conservation activities aimed at sustainable development both in Japan and overseas. 2016 Toyota Environmental Activities Grant Program Recipients.

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EPA grants waiver for California’s Advanced Clean Car Program

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally granted a California Air Resources Board (CARB) request for a waiver of preemption for its Advanced Clean Car (ACC) regulations. The LEVIII amendments establish more stringent criteria and GHG emission standards starting with the 2015 and 2017 MYs, respectively.

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UK reports 25,000+ plug-in grant claims since 2010; changing criteria

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The UK Department for Transport reports that more than 25,000 plug-in car and plug-in van grant claims have been submitted since the scheme began in 2010. The growth in popularity is matched by the growing number of ULEV models on the market with some 25 car models and 7 van models eligible for the plug-in grant.

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2017 VW e-Golf rated at 125 miles, tops 124-mile Hyundai Ioniq electric car

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Just a few days after the week-long media launch of the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq range, Volkswagen has quietly one-upped the Ioniq Electric's 124-mile EPA-rated range. Granted, it's only beaten the South Korean electric car by 1 mile. Oh, those crafty Germans.

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Nearly 50% of 2017-19 Chevy Bolt EVs have been remedied after battery fire recall

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Nearly half of the 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV vehicles that were recalled due to potential battery pack fires have been remedied, according to NHTSA documents. Some parking lots would not allow the vehicles to be present as the risk of fire had some property owners unwilling to keep the cars on their premises.

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Extension to key UK EV Chargepoint Grants

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The United Kingdom’s Office for Zero emission Vehicles (OZEV) offers a couple of government electric vehicle grants to assist businesses and individuals in installing chargepoints and buying electric vehicles. Claim your Government grant for a smart EV homecharger now >. Also, previous beneficiaries can apply for the grant.

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