Alternative Fuels, Energy and West Virginia

West Virginia Univ. receives $1.15M grant for second hydrogen production-fueling station in state; focus on fossil-fuel-to-hydrogen

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NOVEMBER 22, 2010

The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium at West Virginia University (WVU) has received a $1.15-million million grant to develop the state’s second hydrogen production-fueling station. The program is part of the WVU’s Advanced Energy Initiative.

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West Virginia Virginia Hydrogen Grant

DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. West Virginia. NEVI Formula Program. 11,738,801. 11,320,762. California. 56,789,406.

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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

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MARCH 10, 2015

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $6 million to 11 projects aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. Clean Fuels Ohio. AWARD TABLE. Description.

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Alternative Fuels Fuel Market Vehicles

WVU Center develops electric drive and alternative fuel vehicle smart phone app and training program for first responders

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JANUARY 5, 2012

The West Virginia University (WVU)-based National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium ( NAFTC ) has created a suite of modern technology products that put knowledge about specific electric drive and alternative fuel vehicles at the fingertips of first responders.

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Alternative Fuels West Virginia Fuel Vehicles

UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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MARCH 16, 2016

UPS plans to build an additional 12 compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 380 new CNG tractors to its growing alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. That allows us to invest for the long-term, rather than planning around near-term fluctuations in fuel pricing. Columbia, S.C.; Phoenix, Ariz.;

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El Paso Gas San Antonio Fort Worth

UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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MARCH 16, 2017

UPS plans to build an additional six compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations and add 390 new CNG tractors and terminal trucks and 50 liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles to its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet. in addition to vehicles in Germany, the Netherlands and Thailand.

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Gas West Virginia Alternative Fuels Vehicles

EcoCAR 3 competition to use Chevy Camaro as base vehicle

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APRIL 25, 2014

General Motors is continuing its partnership with the US Department of Energy and Argonne National Laboratory for the EcoCAR 3 collegiate advanced vehicle technology competition. Virginia Tech. West Virginia University. University of Washington. University of Waterloo. Wayne State University.

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13 governors send letter to automakers encouraging natural gas vehicle development

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APRIL 30, 2012

Mary Fallin to promote the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. The states participating in the letter with Colorado and Oklahoma are: Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. —Governors’ letter.

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Gas West Virginia Oklahoma Colorado

WVU NAFTC partners with Tesla Motors for professional development and electric drive vehicle first responder safety training

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DECEMBER 6, 2011

The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) will hold its upcoming Electric Drive Vehicle First Responder Safety Training at the Tesla Motors headquarters in Palo Alto, Calif. Scheduled for 6-7 Dec., Scheduled for 6-7 Dec.,

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Tesla Motors West Virginia Motor Motors

DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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JULY 17, 2020

US Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette announced $139 million in federal funding for 55 projects across the country that will support new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies (DE-FOA-0002197, earlier post ). Fully Fluorinated Local High Concentration Electrolytes Enabling High Energy Density Silicon Anodes. Clemson University.

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Lithium Ion Vehicles Li-ion Universal

Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

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JUNE 19, 2014

Hydraulic pumps/motors and an accumulator (power storage unit) are added to gasoline, diesel, propane or CNG engines to store braking energy and use the captured energy to accelerate the vehicle, significantly saving fuel and brakes and cutting emissions. Fleets Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid'

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Hybrid Emissions West Virginia Colorado

AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

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FEBRUARY 20, 2009

The Pickens Plan calls for reducing dependence on oil, expanded use of renewable energy, a new 21st-century power grid, increased conservation and efficiency initiatives, and developing alternative fuel vehicles, such as natural gas-powered trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Boone Pickens.

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Corporation Energy West Virginia Virginia

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

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AUGUST 16, 2016

SuperTruck II builds on the successful SuperTruck I program, which has already led to more than twenty fuel saving technologies that have reached the commercial market, said Acting Assistant Secretary David Friedman. In 2010, the Energy Department launched the SuperTruck initiative to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency by 50%.

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Vehicles Plug-in Lithium Ion Universal

Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

EV Connect

AUGUST 2, 2021

Various tax and grant programs are available in every state except Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, North Dakota, South Dakota and West Virginia. Georgia Power offers $500 per Level 2 charger. These are just a few examples. Tax-Credit FAQs Curious for more information about these programs?

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Tax Credit Tax Electric Vehicles Charging

Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is arguably the most significant piece of climate legislation the United States has ever seen, including significant investments in clean energy and consumer incentives to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption. Impacts on the electric vehicle ecosystem.

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Electric Vehicles Tax Credit Industrial Industry

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West Virginia Univ. receives $1.15M grant for second hydrogen production-fueling station in state; focus on fossil-fuel-to-hydrogen

DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

WVU Center develops electric drive and alternative fuel vehicle smart phone app and training program for first responders

UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

EcoCAR 3 competition to use Chevy Camaro as base vehicle

13 governors send letter to automakers encouraging natural gas vehicle development

WVU NAFTC partners with Tesla Motors for professional development and electric drive vehicle first responder safety training

DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Lightning Hybrids releases initial emissions testing results for medium-duty hydraulic hybrids

AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

DOE to award up to $137M for SuperTruck II, Vehicle Technology Office programs

Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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