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OptiFuel to repower Argentina’s 400 freight locomotive fleet from diesel-power to CNG and/or RNG

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We stepped back even further and asked: How can we affordably integrate new technology and required infrastructure into the world’s massive railroad networks in a way that is gradual, flexible, reliable, and affordable? This led us to OptiFuel’s modular, affordable designs. We didn’t look at one railroad or even one country.

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EDF-commissioned GNA study finds current and emerging electric heavy-duty trucks and charging systems capable of meeting most fleet needs

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GNA modeled the impact of electrification on those fleets under a series of scenarios including managed charging and deployment of on-site solar and storage. However, despite those long-term savings, charging infrastructure investments required for Class 8 fleets are significant and can vary dramatically.

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President Biden proposes $174B spend on EVs and chargers

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Giving consumers point of sale rebates and tax incentives to buy American-made EVs, while ensuring that these vehicles are affordable for all families and manufactured by workers with good jobs. Electrifying the federal fleet, including that of the United States Postal Service. Climate science and clean energy.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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The US Department of Energy is awarding $620 million for projects around the country to demonstrate advanced Smart Grid technologies and integrated systems. The selected projects include advanced battery systems (including flow batteries), flywheels, and compressed air energy systems. Tehachapi Wind Energy Storage Project.

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DOE to award up to $133M for advanced vehicle technologies research

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Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity ( DE-FOA-0002197 ) supports projects in advanced batteries and electrification in support of the recently announced DOE Energy Storage Grand Challenge ( earlier post ). Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (up to $13.5

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BloombergNEF annual battery price survey finds prices fell 6% from 2020 to 2021

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This would impact EV affordability or manufacturers’ margins and could hurt the economics of energy storage projects. This creates a tough environment for automakers, particularly those in Europe, which have to increase EV sales in order to meet average fleet emissions standards.

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PG&E to offer US’ first vehicle-to-grid export rate for commercial electric vehicles

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The V2G export rate promotes EV adoption by providing upfront incentives to help commercial customers offset fleet costs and delivers an innovative solution for these vehicles to export power back to support the grid during peak energy demand periods.

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