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President Obama announces $1B National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of alternative-fuel vehicles; new purchasing incentives; new EV Everywhere research grand challenge

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US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country.

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Data show California BEVs at 6.7% new vehicle marketshare in Q3

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The report is based on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). Reflecting their now consistent trend of recovery following a drop at the beginning of the year, HEVs comprised 49% of the alternative fuel registrations, up from 42% in the same period in 2019.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The plan was issued by the four associations representing the full automotive supply chain: from equipment and tire suppliers, to vehicle manufacturers, to dealers and workshops (ACEA, CECRA, CLEPA and ETRMA). Start the announced pilot for charging and alternative fuels infrastructure without further delay.

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Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

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The California Center for Jobs & The Economy has released an updated report ( earlier post ) on the progress of ZEV sales in the state during the first half of 2020, drawing on sales data from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). million by 2025. Cumulative PEV Sales at 15.3% of 2030 Goalā€”BEVs at 8.9%.

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Landi Renzo and Leggett Platt to partner on CNG vehicles for North American Market

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Landi Renzo USA (Landi Renzo) has partnered with Leggett & Platt Commercial Vehicle Products (L&P CVP) to implement alternative fuel systems using compressed natural gas (CNG). Landi Renzo is a global leader in alternative fuel systems design, manufacture, installation and service with more than 40% global market share.

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New Argonne-developed tool helps car buyers compare electric-drive and traditional vehicles

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The tool was created as a part of an innovative clean-vehicle program recently launched in the Midwest. Argonne National Laboratory designed the research tool as a part of the seven-state Midwest EVOLVE project. States currently covered by the new tool are Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin.

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Court says govt to add hydrogen fuel cell vehicles & infrastructure in FAME II scheme

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To bring the hydrogen fuel-based vehicles and infrastructure under FAME-II the bench was hearing public interest litigation (PIL) filed in March this year by advocate Ashwini Kumar. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. It has launched to encourage early adoption and to create a market for both hybrids and EVs.

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