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Vision Industries to supply 20 Class 8 fuel-cell hybrids if H-GAC closes on DOE ZECT award

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The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has been selected to negotiate the terms of a US Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Emission Cargo Transport (ZECT) Demonstration grant. The submitted grant proposal is subject to a 48/52% cost-share between the DOE and the Cleantech Alliance. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

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million in grants to eligible individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and school districts, to replace older diesel vehicles with new alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. The eligible reimbursement amounts range between 50% and 80% of the purchase costs depending on the model year of the vehicle and engine being replaced.

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How much money EV ownership saves depends on where you live

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EVs were most cost competitive in cities with high gas prices, low electricity prices, moderate climates, high annual mileage, direct purchase incentives, and—for owners with home charging—time-of-use electricity rates. There was some crossover, however. ” As the Department of Energy pointed out in 2022, every U.S. .”

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The EV Project Expands to Texas; Overall Value of Charging Infrastructure Project Now at $230M

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Purchasers of a Chevrolet Volt who qualify for EV Project participation in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston areas will receive a free home charger and credit toward the installation of the charger. The EV Project began last year, with grant funding through the US Department of Energy from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

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EPA Awards $20M in Recovery Act Funding for Clean Diesel Finance Program

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three recovery act grants totaling $20 million in funding for the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program. These recovery act grants will fund the purchase of new, cleaner or retrofitted vehicles and equipment.

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Ford to collaborate with Universal Technical Institute on EV training curriculum

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With substantial increases in electric vehicle purchases and ownership in 2021 and forecasts for plenty of additional growth over the next several decades, the need for EV-trained automotive technicians will only increase over the coming years. . Houston, TX. The nine campuses are: Avondale, AZ. Bloomfield, NJ. Mooresville, NC.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education. Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles. Last week, the Department of Energy also announced that.