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

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Volvo Technology of America LLC will develop and demonstrate a tractor trailer combination with lightweight cab that achieves the freight efficiency goal using alternative engine designs and a variety of system technologies. Drive Oregon. Ohio State University. Iowa State University. University of Pittsburgh.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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35 new businesses, non-profits, universities, and utilities signing on to DOE’s Workplace Charging Challenge and committing to provide electric vehicle charging access for their workforce. The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. Alabama A&M University. The buses will be deployed in areas such as downtown and the University. Oregon Department of Transportation.

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Which US cities are the greenest?

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That is the question posed by Car.com’s second annual Green Cities Index which shows which areas have the most interest in hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. Eugene in Oregon finished at the top of the list ahead of its Oregon neighbour Portland and Santa Barbara in California. Eugene, Oregon.