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Massachusetts awarding $15.5M to alternative fuel vehicles and projects; $1.8M for 8 electric school buses

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In December, the Patrick Administration awarded grants and announced new investments in three programs to support alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure across Massachusetts, including the launch of an electric school bus pilot. million in grants for eight electric school buses with vehicle-to-grid capability.

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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

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The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. Both technologies can serve as a power back-up for electric vehicles in the event of a power outage.

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ALBERO project seeks to enable safe transport for EVs and more on ro-ro ferries

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This, in turn, means that an increasing number of alternative-fueled vehicles are transported on roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries. This, in combination with the particular characteristics of and risks associated with alternative-fueled vehicles, means that shipping companies and ship crews must be prepared for certain challenges.

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How EV Charging Supports Disaster Recovery and Roadside Assistance

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As these events continue to escalate, the U.S. EV Charging and Emergency Management With the help of government investments, electric vehicle infrastructure in the United States has grown exponentially. billion by 2028 in the United States, the future of disaster recovery must include planning for EVs.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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Let’s look at these two annual events and what they mean for current and future electric vehicle (EV) drivers. In the EV world, there is a concept called “well to wheel emissions,” which considers fossil fuel emissions during the charging process depending on the electricity generation itself. September 21 is Zero Emissions Day.

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Tesla Giga Berlin to produce Semi Truck

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While some Class-8 automakers have turned to alternative fuels, others have turned to electric trucks. The Tesla Semi has already proven its mettle in real-world tests at the Run on Less event. Tesla’s all-electric Class-8 truck dominated its opponents, demonstrating range, charging efficiency, and performance advantages.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. Even better than many.