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Hawaii becomes the 4th state to bring a NEVI EV charging station online

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The DOT currently operates a fleet of 43 Teslas and 45 Ford F-150 Lightnings and will buy more.) The federal NEVI program allocates $5 billion over five years to help US states create a network of EV charging stations along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors made up of interstates and major highways. Get started here. –ad*

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

Green Car Congress

These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

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Even as they lose efficiency to power a car (usually at 70% of their maximum charge potential ), these powerful EV batteries retain enough life to pair with solar and can serve as secondary energy for your home. Some manufacturers even collect or buy back used batteries to sustainably power other projects, such as sports arenas.

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ICAO agrees to market-based measure to address aviation CO2

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These include technical and operational improvements and advances in the production and use of sustainable alternative fuels for aviation. substituting coal-fired stoves with solar cookers). The buying and selling of eligible emissions units happens through a carbon market. REDD+) or projects (e.g.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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Sommer also suggested Congress should enact a multi-year extension of the incentives for commercial and private investment in small and large-scale alternative-fuel vehicle infrastructure. Examples in this category include protecting and expanding existing tax credits in the Energy Independence and Security Act.

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President’s Jobs Council recommends an “All-in” energy strategy; from fossil fuels and pipelines, to efficiency, renewables and vehicle electrification

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Because energy entails huge capital investments in projects that often last decades, utilities have traditionally shied away from making big investments in energy R&D or buying into new technologies. To stretch our domestic resources, the United States should continue to promote energy- and fuel-efficiency measures.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

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Hyundai has electrification figured out, with the Sonata Hybrid reaping the benefits in what may be the best hybrid sedan you can buy. The solar roof means getting a sunroof is not possible, but we feel it is a good tradeoff for this added level of high tech wizardry. And all of this for a base price under $29,000. A case for sedans.

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