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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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Volkswagen of America will invest $10 million by 2016 to support the build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, said Jörg Sommer, vice president, product marketing and strategy. Automakers have responded to the challenging regulations and standards put before us.

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San Pedro Bay Ports release draft of 2017 Clean Air Action Plan Update; $7-$14 billion price tag

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Given the magnitude of the investment, the draft plan calls for the ports to intensify their funding advocacy and increase collaboration with their partners to finance the new strategies. Grouped under four categories, the 2017 CAAP’s near-term and long-term strategies include: Clean Vehicles, Equipment Technology and Fuels.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Charging infrastructure financing: Unlocking Up $4.5 Loan guarantees can be an important tool to commercialize innovative technologies because these projects may be unable to obtain full commercial financing due to the perceived risks associated with technology that has never been deployed at commercial scale in the United States.

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Chrysler Group files S-1 for IPO; snapshot of R&D priorities; exploring a light-duty hydraulic hybrid

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However, the document not only provides a detailed look at the finances of the company, it also provides a quick recap of recent technology developments and some insight into the company’s immediate research priorities. Chrysler is also seeking to reduce electrical loads through application of higher efficiency fans and fuel pumps.

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MIT Report Outlines System-Oriented Coordinated Polices for Reduction in Light-Duty Vehicle Petroleum Use and Emissions

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To reduce the fuel consumption of new vehicles, the report recommends a set of three complementary policies: Clearly defined increases in Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards should continue to be enacted beyond the 2016 target (34.1 A national strategy for alternative fuels should be developed.

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Senators Kerry and Lieberman Release Details of Energy and Climate Bill; Incentives for Electric Drive and Natural Gas Vehicles

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The bill invests in developing and manufacturing advanced vehicles, to ensure that America leads the world in advanced cars and batteries, and embraces ongoing efforts to create strong federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and efficiency improvements in our vehicle fleet. Industrial sources will not enter the program until 2016.