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A consortium is seeking US stimulus funding available through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) program to convert 20 hybrid diesel-electric buses to hybrid dimethyl-ether (DME)-electric propulsion. Applications were due 22 May 2009.
The $787-billion stimulus bill (HR 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) that emerged from the joint House-Senate conference committee this week provides funds for a large range of transportation-related projects. The credit terminates after 2009, 2010, or 2014, depending on the type of vehicle. Department of Energy.
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.
At the North American International Auto Show in January 2009, Chrysler had introduced two new EV concepts and updates on three earlier EV concepts developed by the ENVI group. In April 2009, Chrysler unveiled four all-electric Chrysler Town & Country minivan concepts to the US Postal Service (USPS) in Washington, DC.
The new engine system will be available the first quarter of 2010 and the company is now taking orders to meet the increased demand for greener fleet vehicles, as the Department of Energy (DOE) starts to award stimulus funds this December.
The expansion was supported by a $249 million federal stimulus US Department of Energy grant designed to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of the next generation of batteries for plug-in hybrid and all-electric automobiles. In September 2009, A123 raised $378 million in its initial public offering.
million grant from the US Department of Energy to expand and upgrade the production of lithium materials for advanced transportation batteries. (a subsidiary of Rockwood Holdings, Inc.) for the addition of lithium hydroxide production at its current operation in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The project is funded in part by a $28.4-million
ARB has already extended deadlines for off-road equipment owners through AB8 2X (signed by the Governor in February 2009), including delayed compliance and credits for those who have reduced their fleet size or operating hours in response to the recession.
This latter development is due as much to the fact that developed bus markets may experience a general slowdown, due to austerity measures and the end of stimulus funding, as to any changes in demand for electric drive. Europe is behind on hybrid bus deployments, although stimulus. grants to offset the price premium.
In 2009, Ener1 subsidiary EnerDel received $118.5 million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. Ener1 says the plan will significantly reduce its debt and provide up to $81 million to recapitalize itself to support its long-term business objectives and strategic plan.
The EV Project began in October 2009 when ECOtality’s eTec was awarded a federal stimulusgrant of nearly $100 million from the DOE, and will deploy 4,700 Nissan LEAF EVs for the three-year study. to test and certify eTec’s vehicle charging stations that will be used in the project.
Marshfield Utilities, serving the city of Marshfield, Wisconsin took delivery of its first Odyne hybrid truck in 2009. The hybrid digger derrick was funded in part by a $4-million award ComEd received in federal economic stimulus funding to expand its alternative-fuel fleet. ComEd received a $1.5
The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 million federal stimulusgrant to build electric trucks. and Modec Limited of the UK. Earlier post.). e-Star Quick Specs. 80 kWh Li-ion pack.
The State of Texas will submit a bid to become the headquarters for an advanced battery consortium that is seeking $1 billion in Federal stimulus money to develop technology for the next generation of hybrid electric vehicles. Initial funding would come from money provided by ARRA 2009 ( earlier post ). Statesman.com.
FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects. At the 2009 NTEA Work Truck Show, FCCC introduced its HHV chassis to the commercial vehicle industry. Bob Harbin, FCCC president.
These accounts represent a near term revenue opportunity or are of strategic importance to the firm, according to the company, which said that it believed 50% of the focus list customers could generate revenue during 2009. In addition to the contract with Think for the Th!nk
The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects. At the 2009 NTEA Work Truck Show, FCCC introduced its HHV chassis to the commercial vehicle industry.
A new Federal Grant will enable many electric vehicle early adopters to get their chargers for free. (A Nine United States regions will receive 4,600 free chargers for public and private use through the ChargePoint America program, funded in part by $15 million in stimulus funds administered by the Energy Department. A $2,000 value!).
Availability of pre-ordered vehicles begins in fourth calendar quarter 2012 with the C70 sedan, which is based on the 9-5 SAAB chassis BAIC acquired in 2009. —Fang Qing, general manager of Beijing Electric Vehicle Company. Earlier post.) The BAIC C70 will use a 30 kWh pack, Lampe-Önnerud said.
The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009 when President Barack Obama visited the Navistar manufacturing plant and announced a $39.2million federal stimulusgrant. [.].
That’s why the smart folks in the Obama Administration put close to $15 billion in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 in the form of State Energy Program funding ($3.1b), Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grants ($3.2b)m Just like almost everyone else we know today&#. How powerful will that make you?
In the recent fiscal stimulus 18 times more was spent on the VAT cut, than on bringing forward transport investment projects, which create jobs, boost the UK’s economic competitiveness and cut congestion. “A tough post-recession fiscal climate means central government transport grants are likely to dwindle post 2011.
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Chrysler debuts all-electric minivan Alisa PriddleThe Detroit News April 22, 2009 12:00 PM Chrysler LLC is celebrating Earth Day with the presentation of four all-electric minivans to the United States Postal Service in Washington today. Department of Energys Transportation Electrification stimulus program by the mid-May deadline.
He identified three major themes in 2009 for renewable energy: “ Energy markets are undergoing their most fundamental changes since the 1930s; cap and trade is the most complex issue outside of health care; and schisms exist within the energy community that will grow stronger over time. Billion vs. $28.3 Billion in 2008).
That project, according to the White House, employs more than 1,000 workers, making it one of the most successful stimulus investments in terms of spurring job creation. Besides, with business last year so horrendous, if we could make it through 2009, we can make it through anything.&#. There’s more.
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