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Los Angeles to receive more than $200M in state grants for active transportation projects

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The City of Los Angeles is set to receive more than $200 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) grants following a vote on Wednesday by the California Transportation Commission (CTC). The CTC awarded ATP Cycle 6 grants to six separate projects within the City of Los Angeles. The project will construct approximately 3.2

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California ARB awards $9.5M to Porterville to deploy 10 GreenPower electric buses and charging infrastructure

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GreenPower Motor Company Inc. The EV350 40-ft bus has a 320 kWh LiFePO 4 battery pack providing some 185 miles of range (300 km); the two 85 kW drive motors are from Siemens. The EV350 40-ft bus has a 320 kWh LiFePO 4 battery pack providing some 185 miles of range (300 km); the two 85 kW drive motors are from Siemens.

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EDI partners with Greenkraft for parallel-series multi-mode Class-4 CNG-PHEV truck; CEC funding

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EDI’s announcement came simultaneously with a grant approval for the combined partnership by the California Energy Commission of funding from its Energy Research and Development Division. EDI is receiving a unanimously approved $900,000 grant. Elements of the EDI-Drive. Click to enlarge.

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CTT Plans US Joint Venture with PUES for EVs; In-Wheel Motors and Rapid Chargers

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The joint venture will bring a suite of EV technologies to the US, including advanced EV in-wheel direct drive motors and rapid charges. With plans for additional research, development and manufacturing of these motors in the US, the partners have applied for financial support from a Department of Energy grant.

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USDOT and HUD Launch Collaborative Effort to Create Sustainable, Livable Communities That Integrate Transportation, Housing and Economic Development

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TIGER II Planning Grants may be used to plan, prepare or design surface transportation projects that would be eligible for funding under the TIGER II Discretionary Grant program. These projects include highways, bridges, transit, railways, ports or bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

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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. New vehicles to be deployed include 55 CNG vehicles, 363 propane vehicles, 89 hybrid electric vehicles, and 56 neighborhood electric vehicles. Last week, the Department of Energy also announced that.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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Qualified residents can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus free vehicle charging and installation. To access one of these grants for a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, you must be approved prior to purchasing the vehicle and comply with all program requirements.