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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2022

Delaware will join 13 other states in adopting California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations. Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles.

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FTA LoNo grant recipients to purchase 35 Proterra electric transit buses

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JULY 27, 2016

Proterra announced that eight new and existing customers have won Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emission (LoNo) Vehicle Deployment Grants. The 2016 LoNo grant winners will use their funds, a total of $22.8 Delaware Transit Corporation, six 35' Catalyst XR buses. With more than 2.4 With more than 2.4

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Grant Purchase Delaware Kentucky

USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2021

The project selections were approved as part of the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting equipment and facilities. A total of 49 projects in 46 states and territories will receive funding through the program.

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NJ state Senate approves bill requiring New Jersey DEP to develop and implement electric school bus program

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 29, 2021

D-Middlesex, is the primary sponsor, would fund for three years the purchase of new electric school buses and the necessary charging infrastructure in a minimum of 18 New Jersey school districts. A University of Delaware study estimates one electric school bus could save a district about $230,000 over its 14-year lifespan.

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

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

Purchase

Purchase St. Louis Jacksonville Fleet

PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 4, 2019

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. In this second set of awards, the following recipients will receive grants and rebates: Statewide. Multi-county. Allegheny County. Giant Eagle, Inc.: Beaver County.

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Pollution Transportation Pennsylvania Philadelphia

USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced propulsion technologies. Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. Delaware Transit Corporation.

Purchase

Purchase Tulsa Milwaukee Albuquerque

Pennsylvania DEP awards more than $4.4M in alternative fuels grants to 12 projects; bulk for natural gas

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2011

million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to 12 projects across the state. The grants, funded by a portion of the state’s annual utilities gross receipts tax, are intended to encourage new markets for alternative fuels, fleets and technologies across Pennsylvania. Waste Management of PA, Inc. Cranberry Taxi Inc.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Pennsylvania Gas Grant

A123 Systems receives interim court approval of $50M DIP financing from Wanxiang; responds to objections from Wanxiang, Fisker and others on asset sales process

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Court") has granted A123 interim approval to use $50 million of Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing, which is being provided by Wanxiang Group Corporation (Wanxiang). Li-ion maker A123 Systems, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post , earlier post.)

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Financing Fisker Sale Delaware

US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Transit agencies began submitting their proposals after the FTA announced rules for the Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) grant program as part of the Recovery Act last March. Since President Obama signed ARRA into law in February, grants totaling more than $7.2 The DOT is making $48.1

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Emissions Gas Energy Maintenance

More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

MAY 8, 2023

It turns an EV into a mobile battery that can be used to provide backup power to a home or business, and to provide services to the electrical grid, generating revenue for the vehicle owner and potentially offsetting a significant part of the purchase price of the vehicle. Going bi adds several nifty new benefits to driving electric.

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Charging Grid DC Denmark

EV Charging Basics for Property Developers

EV Connect

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This charger type is not ideal for EVs with larger batteries and higher power demands; it’s most suitable for workspaces and home garages where EVs are usually parked for prolonged periods. With a higher voltage, it's faster to charge an EV battery fully and averages about 10 to 20 miles of range per hour of charging.

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Tax Credit Charging Tax Installation

Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Those who want an electric vehicle and can afford it have every right to purchase one. People shouldn't be compelled to purchase them. We also have a large contingent of consumers that remain broadly unwilling to purchase any nontraditional powertrains until they’re absolutely positive it’s better than what they currently own.

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EV Driven

Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

FTA LoNo grant recipients to purchase 35 Proterra electric transit buses

USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

NJ state Senate approves bill requiring New Jersey DEP to develop and implement electric school bus program

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

PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

Pennsylvania DEP awards more than $4.4M in alternative fuels grants to 12 projects; bulk for natural gas

A123 Systems receives interim court approval of $50M DIP financing from Wanxiang; responds to objections from Wanxiang, Fisker and others on asset sales process

US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

EV Charging Basics for Property Developers

Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

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