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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

Green Car Congress

The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. The 35 new partners include: Bates College.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. AVTA is committed to having an all electric fleet by 2018.

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13 environmental groups urge USPS to select plug-ins for next-generation delivery vehicles

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The winner of the contract will be announced in early 2018, with deployment likely to begin in Q1 2020. Half of the prototypes would feature hybrid and new technologies, including alternative fuel capabilities, USPS said at the time. Oregon Environmental Council. Electric Auto Association. Environment America.

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Flash Drive: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness

Clean Fleet Report

Clean Fleet Report spent a few hours recently on the loose rocks and gravel, washboard roads and deep ruts of the beautiful Deschutes National Forest in Oregon. Road Test: 2018 Toyota RAV4 Adventure. Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage. Driving Experience: Off Road. Road Test: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-5.

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