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Toyota invests $11.1M in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs

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million in schools in Indiana to boost their STEM programs. During the unveiling of the new Grand Highlander three-row SUV, the Japanese automaker also announced an $803 million investment in Indiana. million investment in schools in Indiana. in Indiana schools to boost STEM programs appeared first on TESLARATI.

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DOE awards $19M to 13 initiatives in fossil-fuel areas to produce rare earth elements and critical minerals

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San Juan River-Raton-Black Mesa Basin (Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico): New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology plans to determine the rare earth elements and critical minerals resource potential in coal and related stratigraphic units in the San Juan and Raton basins in New Mexico. DOE Funding: $1,499,999. DOE Funding: $1,483,787.

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Four new corporate partners join DOE National Clean Fleets Partnership

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Four new corporate partners—Best Buy, Johnson Controls, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Veolia—are joining the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Clean Fleets Partnership, a broad public-private partnership that assists the nation’s largest fleet operators in reducing the amount of gasoline and diesel they use nationwide.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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In China, the company has been introducing EV models while utilizing local resources; Honda will further accelerate this approach from here forward. Honda will also further pursue the utilization of local resources, which includes strengthening our collaboration with CATL for the supply of batteries. Advanced Battery Technology.

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AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

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American Electric Power has signed on as a corporate sponsor of The Pickens Plan, proposed by oil and gas industry veteran T. We can’t significantly develop renewable energy resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and introduce competition for liquid transportation fuels without a well-designed, reliable national transmission grid.

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

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California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles after 2035 tomorrow, but 17 State Attorney Generals have sued in federal court to block the move. CARB has long faced legal challenges from other states and corporations alike. According to the St.

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USDA announces state finalists for $100M Biofuel Infrastructure Partnership for pumps with higher ethanol blends

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With a more than 1:1 match from private and state resources, USDA estimates that the BIP grants will support nearly 5,000 pumps at over 1,400 fueling stations across the country. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) received applications requesting more than $130 million, outpacing the $100 million that is available.