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New report showcases innovative finance tools to electrify truck, bus fleets; TCE Toolkit

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Broader collaboration among key stakeholders and a new generation of finance solutions will be needed to electrify trucks and buses at scale by 2050, according to a report released today by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), MJ Bradley and Vivid Economics. —“Financing the Transition”. —“Financing the Transition”.

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DOE awards $165M GEODE grant to consortium to accelerate development of geothermal by leveraging oil and gas industry

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The grant will provide $10 million in the first year, which will fund the consortium members, in collaboration with more than 100 partner entities, to develop a roadmap to accelerate the growth and development of geothermal, leveraging expertise, technologies, and methods from the oil and gas industry.

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EV Life is awarded CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission to make financing electric cars cheaper than gas vehicles.

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The grant will fund the development of a fintech platform to empower EV buyers to save up to $200/month on electric vehicle loans. EV Life, a car site dedicated exclusively to electric vehicles, announced that it was 1 of 28 companies to win a CalSEED grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC).

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EPA launches first $500M funding opportunity for $5B Clean School Bus Program

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The Agency will also launch a grant competition later this year. Awards up to 100% of the cost of the replacement bus and charging or fueling infrastructure are possible, and EPA may award funding for bus replacement and infrastructure through grants, rebates, or contracts. Non-profit school transportation associations.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Volkswagen ID.4

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4 has to offer, compare available trims, and take a look at how you can save money with EV incentives by financing through EV Life. There are plenty of state and local EV incentives available to help reduce the cost of your new Volkswagen ID.4. In California, residents have access to additional rebates and grants offered by the state.

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Pennsylvania awards $3M+ in 33 incentive grants for alternative fuel vehicles

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Pennsylvania has awarded more than $3 million in Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIG) to 33 companies, counties and organizations making the switch to compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or propane for medium to light-weight fleet vehicles. This year, AFIG grants focused on medium- to light-weight vehicles.

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Electric Vehicle Spotlight: Financing a Chevrolet Bolt EUV

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The CVAP is funded by a statewide initiative known as California Climate Investments and provides grants and loan access to lower-income Californians looking to purchase or lease clean vehicles, including plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles like the Chevy Bolt. Clean Vehicle Assistance Program. Clean Cars 4 All.