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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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The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Expanding the EV fleet. Technology innovation.

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ASU research finds that Cash for Clunkers rebates were too high to prompt car upgrades

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In 2009, the Obama administration launched the Car Allowance Rebate System, a program that was intended to not only stimulate spending, but also to improve energy efficiency and safety by encouraging people to upgrade to new cars. Three professors in the W. Carey School of Business analyzed a unique data set.

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This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

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Smart Village provides grants for the initial investment to buy equipment, as well as mentoring and training. In 2018 he was in the inaugural cohort of the Obama Foundation ’s Leaders Africa program. GVE also has received support over the years from IEEE Smart Village , which helps entrepreneurs set up small utilities.

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The Race to Plug-In Hybrids Is On

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This event, which will take place at the Marines’ Memorial Club and Hotel, is a new high-level Conference focused on delivering a unique insight into the best investments plays, and offering a robust setting for growing relationships and making deals. No on has a lock on this future; everything is up for grabs.

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

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“If I’m going to consider an electric vehicle to buy as a second vehicle for commuting, then I’m going to have to see clear advantages and a quick payback period,&# says Trevor Houser, a partner at Rhodium Group, an economic advisory firm based in New York. IHS Global Insight in Lexington, Mass.,

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California environmental lawyer forecasts the future of state and federal emissions regulations

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Charged : So, you think they’re probably just going to restore the Obama-era targets for now? For me, I would like to buy an electric car. For more insights about the future of emissions regulations at the federal level, read our interview with former EPA exec Margo Oge. It’s also buildings. It’s everything.

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Electric-Car Fans Rally Around the Volt - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

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Electric car supporters are rising to defend General Motors’ development of the Chevy Volt after the Obama Administration’s automotive task force proclaimed that the car was probably too expensive to be commercially successful in the near future. Do the simple math, Obama (ho,ho) and learn just how stupid thou really art.

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