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Rivian to turn coal mine to solar energy center in Kentucky

Teslarati

Rivian plans to convert the Starfire Mine in Kentucky to a solar energy center. The Starfire Mine, Kentucky, was once one of the largest coal mines in the United States. It will be one of Kentucky’s largest renewable power projects once converted. The conversion is estimated to be a $1 billion solar project.

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Automakers meet Oklahoma Governor and state procurement experts to explore RFP for CNG vehicles for state fleets

Green Car Congress

Representatives from automakers are meeting with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin and procurement experts to ask questions surrounding a recently issued multi-state request for proposal (RFP) for affordable and functional compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles for use in state automobile fleets. The objective behind our efforts is simple.

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Oklahoma and Colorado governors pitch CNG vehicle initiative to US auto manufacturers

Green Car Congress

Fallin and Hickenlooper as well as the governors of 11 other states sent letters to auto makers in the United States expressing their commitment to explore ways to purchase more CNG vehicles for their state fleets. —Gov. —Gov.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

Electric Auto Association

EV provisions The legislation creates a new and used EV tax credit, extending the tax credit on some new EVs to 2032 while shifting tax incentives to more affordable models that are manufactured in North America. or $150,000 for individuals filing jointly, for the year of the purchase or prior year.

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Azure Dynamics Reports Sales of 16 More Balance Hybrid Electric Vans and Buses

Green Car Congress

Azure Dynamics Corporation, which partners with Ford commercial truck dealerships across North America to market its hybrid technology to fleet operators, reports sales of 16 additional Balance Hybrid Electric vans and buses. 3 Balance Hybrid Electric shuttle buses to the City of Paducah, Kentucky.

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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

Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities. Expanding the EV fleet. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases.

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