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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Clean Energy.

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Los Angeles Harbor Commission Launches 2009 Alternative Fuel Truck Incentive Program with $44.2M

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million in Port funding toward the 2009 Clean Truck Incentive Program at the Port of Los Angeles. Since the launch of the Clean Truck Program on 1 October 2008, pollution at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex has been reduced by more than 23%, according to the Commission. Port Executive Director Geraldine Knatz, Ph.D.

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ROUSH CleanTech receives CARB retrofit LPG system certification for 2010 model year vehicles

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ROUSH CleanTech has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) approval of its propane autogas (LPG) fuel system for retrofitting 2010 model year 5.4-liter CARB’s B-series Executive Orders certify alternative fuel retrofit systems for sale in California, although several other states follow CARB guidelines.

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CARB Approves $42M for AB 118 Air Quality Improvement Program to Fund Clean Engine Technologies

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The California Air Resources Board approved $42 million in AB 118 Air Quality Improvement Program projects that will accelerate the commercialization of on-road and off-road clean engine technologies. Also approved were guidelines to delineate how ARB will run this new financial assistance program to ensure efficiency and public input.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Search for Incentives Similarly, the Alternative Fuels Data Center has tools for searching federal laws and incentives for EVs , as well as state laws and incentives pertaining to EVs. Maryland provides grants through its Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP), which is administered by the Maryland Energy Administration.

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NREL publishes online collection of case studies in EV deployment

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NREL developed the online resource for DOE’s Clean Cities initiative, which works to reduce petroleum consumption in transportation. The newly compiled information is housed on Clean Cities’ Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) at www.afdc.energy.gov/plugin_case_studies.

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DOE launches two online tools to support adoption of EVs

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Creating a set of standard permit guidelines specific to residential charging helps inspectors and installers by simplifying the process and helping them know what to expect. The template can be found on the Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle Data Center’s EV deployment website.