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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. Aeroenvironment plans to manufacture a Mobile Charger that combines a battery pack with a Level 3 DC connector. Rogers Foam Automotive Corporation. President Obama announced the award of $2.3

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Sprig Electric pairs Tesla Powerpack with rooftop PV system

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The pairing, installed by Sprig Electric at their corporate headquarters in San Jose, will cut the building’s total energy costs by 80-95%. In addition to five 100 kW Powerpack commercial batteries, the system includes a 250 kW inverter and a DC combiner. The footprint is approximately 10' x 16'. MWh of energy and saved 4.94

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Governor George Pataki Calls for 40% Penetration of Electric Drive Vehicles in US by End of Decade

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In a talk at the opening plenary of the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) conference in Washington, DC, former New York Governor George Pataki called for a 40% market penetration of electric drive vehicles in the US by the end of the decade. Incentivize the battery makers. Consumers and Charging.

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Battery-electric Mitsubishi i EPA-rated at 112 MPGe combined, 62 mile real-world range; solar-powered CHAdeMO-compliant charging station

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The electric i carries a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $27,990 for the base ES model before a federal tax credit of $7,500 and various state financial incentives (subject to availability of funding). Solar-powered charging station. Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc.

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How EV Charging Boosts Value at Commercial Real Estate

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Future-proofing your property with commercial EV charging stations and make-ready infrastructure can help your business stay ahead of the regulations and display corporate sustainability leadership. Blink provides resources to help qualifying businesses get Level 2 and DC fast chargers with the NEVI and CFI grant programs.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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Four Benefits of EV Charging for Hospitality

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In addition to attracting more guests, installing EV chargers can help hotels earn LEED points or carbon credits as part of a corporate sustainability program. The two major programs are the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit and the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program.