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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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Connecticut Green Bank. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. ChargePoint.

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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

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Several automakers announced partnerships to advance fuel cell electric vehicles, including Daimler, Ford, and Nissan ( earlier post ); Honda and General Motors ( earlier post ); Toyota and BMW ( earlier post ); and Volkswagen and Ballard Power Systems ( earlier post ). — 2013 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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Some of the automakers include in that agreement are Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota and Mitsubishi. Caroline Reichert, a spokeswoman for the Germany energy company RWE , said leading automotive and energy companies have reached an agreement for a standardized plug for electric cars. by RSS or sign up by email.