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USDA providing $700M to provide economic relief to more than 100 biofuel producers and 195 facilities

Green Car Congress

USDA is making payments to 195 biofuel production facilities to support the maintenance and viability of a significant market for agricultural producers of products such as corn, soybean or biomass that supply biofuel production. The investments include more than $486 million for 62 producers located in socially vulnerable communities.

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Grocery giant Loblaw doubles electric semi fleet, has 25 Tesla Semis on order

Baua Electric

The city of) Vancouver stood out as the ideal location,” says Wayne Scott, senior director of maintenance at Loblaw Companies Ltd. “(It) Simply put, they are going to be highly visible throughout Western Canada – a region that’s as easily associated with oil , tar sands, and pickup trucks as South Dakota or Wyoming.

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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Xcel Energy provides the energy that powers millions of homes and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states: Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

The tool, built by ZappyRide , shows the total cost of ownership via incentive information, fueling costs, maintenance costs, and a plethora of other EV information. In addition, EVs have far lower maintenance costs and incentive programs via tax credits, meaning that they are even less expensive to own in the long run.

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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

Green Car Congress

Unfortunately, 18% or more of bridges remain structurally deficient in five states: Iowa, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and West Virginia. The most positive news is on bridges, where 39 states lowered the percentage of bridges deemed structurally deficient.

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

Clean Fleet Report

Although California has numerous charging options, there are comparatively fewer in parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana. Chargers need to expand ahead of EV demand Charging infrastructure is not universally present, either. Numerous factors make EVs potentially more appealing for people earning lower incomes.

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When (and How) Should You Use a DC EV Charger?

EV Connect

Before you plug in, take a moment to learn the difference between AC and DC charging, how much time it will take, and whether there are any consequences for your route planning or battery maintenance. But if you’re planning a road trip in Idaho, Wyoming or North and South Dakota, for example, check where you can recharge in advance.

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