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Enova Announces 16 Unit Hybrid School Bus Order; Initial Deployment of Federal Stimulus Dollars for School Buses

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n 2005, we collaborated on the industry’s first production plug-in hybrid vehicle, and we’ve refined the technology since. The deployment of these initial systems is an affirmation of Navistar’s commitment to the hybrid school bus market.

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The FOA modifies a much smaller and earlier-issued FOA by incorporating a supplemental $300 million appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (the stimulus bill) for the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 2005 Section 721 to fund a competitive grant pilot program to be administered through the Clean Cities Program.

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US EPA to Award Up to $20M for Diesel Emission Reduction Projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award up to $20 million through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (stimulus bill), and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005) for projects that can be commenced expeditiously and that reduce diesel emissions and maximize job creation and preservation through the use, development (..)

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Worldwatch Institute report finds global energy intensity increased in 2010 for second year in a row

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Between 2005 and 2010, it declined 15.37%, although this fell short of the government’s goal of 20%. One reason for this shortfall is that more than half of China’s 4 trillion RMB (630 billion USD) stimulus plan was invested in infrastructure development, which drove up energy consumption.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Modification of EPACT 2005 Title XVII to create Section 1705.

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CEC report sets out North American plan for change and investment to achieve sustainable freight transportation

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But, the report identifies clear opportunities, especially in light of infrastructure-related stimulus investment, to get this right. It is estimated that the North American economy will grow by 70–130% between the years 2005 and 2030. —CEC Executive Director Evan Lloyd.

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Study finds solo hybrid drivers in California HOV lanes amplify congestion, create up to $4,500 per car in adverse social costs annually

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Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2 Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2