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NASA’s New Earth Space Mission maps methane ‘super-emitters’

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This image shows a methane plume 2 miles (3 kilometers) long that NASA’s Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation mission detected southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico. kilometers) long southeast of Carlsbad, New Mexico, in the Permian Basin. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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“Ford Motor Company is committed to making Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) more sustainable and affordable for our customers by localizing the complex battery supply chain network, creating recycling options for end-of-life vehicles, and increasing U.S. battery production.” ” I’d love to hear from you!

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

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State Policy 2023 provided cause for celebration in California for advocates of clean air, EVs, and environmental justice. New Mexico adopted the Advanced Clean Cars II standard (ACC II). ACC II will increase the number of zero-emission vehicles sold in New Mexico and provide greater consumer choice of EVs.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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California Air Resources Board. Southern California Edison. State of California. This will result in a significantly smaller, lighter weight, less expensive battery pack (below $100/kWh) and more affordable EVs. Binghamton University (State University of New York). University of California, San Diego.

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DOE announces more than $65M in public and private funding to commercialize promising energy technologies

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The TCF was created by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to help catalyze the agency’s research, development, demonstration, and deployment efforts into affordable, market-ready energy solutions, by strengthening partnerships between DOE’s National Labs and American entrepreneurs. Sunnyvale, California). Kairos Power (Alameda, California).

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

The end of ownership usually results in used sales, which increases affordability and adoption. Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.