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Ozinga Energy and Ingevity to field adsorbed natural gas bi-fuel pickup

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Ingevity is the industry leader in adsorbent-based, on-board evaporative emissions control for gasoline fueled vehicles. Ozinga Energy has purchased an ANG-equipped Ford F-150 and installed a dedicated, low-pressure fueling appliance at its headquarters in Mokena, Illinois.

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AT&T deploys 4,000th alternative fuel vehicle

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AT&T has deployed its 4,000 th alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) in its US corporate fleet. The vehicles are part of AT&T’s planned 10-year initiative to invest up to $565 million to replace approximately 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative fuel models through 2018.

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Illinois Governor launches EV fast-charging network, currently US’ largest

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and representatives from the Illinois Tollway, 350Green LLC and 7-Eleven, Inc. 7-Eleven convenience stores at four of the Illinois Tollway Oases now have dedicated space for fast-charging stations. The Chicago-Area EV Infrastructure Project is funded in part by the state’s Illinois Jobs Now!

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

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Consumers in seven US Midwest states seeking information about plug-in electric and hybrid vehicles now have access to a new-vehicle purchase guidance tool created by Argonne National Laboratory. States currently covered by the new tool are Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, Wisconsin.

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Green light for alliance between Volkswagen Truck & Bus and Navistar; Volkswagen acquires 16.6% for $256M

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The purchase price is US$256 million and takes the form of a capital increase. Opportunities for cooperation in the fields of autonomous driving, alternative fuel technologies, and connectivity are also being explored. Volkswagen Truck & Bus has acquired a stake of 16.6% in Navistar paying US$15.76

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How to Navigate EV Charging Rebates and Successfully Fund Your Home Charging Station

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Per the Alternative Fuel Data Center , there are a total of 258 rebates and 50 time-of-use programs across the United States. Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. Currently, Black Hills Energy offers residential customers a rebate up to $1,200 for the purchase of an EV charger. Ameren Illinois.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

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They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. If you’re a frequent city driver and you purchase the 2021 Accord hybrid model, you’ll save a considerable amount of money on gas.