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Germany awards €233K to N-ERGIE to support 84 charging points in Bavaria; part of €300M federal program

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The BMVI will provide a total of €300 million (US$352 million) to that end from 2017 to 2020. Private investors, cities and municipalities can apply for funding under the program. The subsidy is pro rata and covers not only the installation of the charging column but also the grid connection.

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Senate Energy Bill Contains $3.8B for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion and Purchasing, $400M for Plug-in Vehicle Deployment

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Recommendations to the President and Congress for changes in federal programs to better promote the deployment of and reduce the barriers to plug-ins. the support of workforce training across the United States relating to plug-in electric drive vehicles.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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According to 2013 studies on well-to-wheel greenhouse-gas emissions (GHG) by the Advanced Power and Energy Program at the University of California, Irvine, hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles have the lowest overall emission levels of all alternative fuel entries. We’re working to change that mindset. Earlier post.). TOYOTA FCV CONCEPT.

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