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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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DOE and DOT collaborate to support smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies

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The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT) announced a collaboration to accelerate research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies.

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Inside the CFI Grant Program: Federal Funding for EV Charging in Your Community

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To address this challenge, the US federal government’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) grant program will play a pivotal role in supporting the development and deployment of EV charging stations and other alternative fueling infrastructure. Here’s what you need to know about the new CFI grant program.

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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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The law includes $5 billion in formula funding for states with a goal to build a national charging network of 500,000 public chargers; 10% is set-aside each year to provide grants to States to help fill gaps in the network. The law also provides $2.5 Elements of the Action Plan include: New Joint Office of Energy and Transportation.

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Cal Energy awards GTI $1M grant to demo production-intent version of CWI 6.7L medium-duty natural gas engine with HD-OBD

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The California Energy Commission awarded the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) a $1-million grant to demonstrate a production-intent advanced version of the Cummins Westport Inc. Joseph Gallo Farms received a $1-million grant to demonstrate a waste heat recovery system using advanced absorption chiller technology, and ergSol Inc.

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Cal Energy Commission approves $1M grant to develop 12L near-zero NOx nat gas engine

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The California Energy Commission approved a $1-million grant to develop a 12-liter natural gas engine that produces near-zero nitrogen oxide (NO x ) tailpipe emissions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2010 emission standards for heavy-duty engines establish a limit for NO x emissions of 0.2 to develop the engine.

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Blue Bird first to offer certified ultra-low NOx level for propane school buses; 0.02 g/bhp-hr

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Blue Bird’s Vision Propane buses now offer an optional ultra-low NO x engine—developed in partnership with Roush CleanTech, and certified by both the EPA and California Air Resources Board at 0.02 g/bhp-hr—a new version of the Ford 6.8 HD-OBD LPG with Ultra Low NO x 0.02 emission designation. The automaker’s $2.9-billion