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EcoCAR 3 competition to use Chevy Camaro as base vehicle

Green Car Congress

For EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future, GM donated Chevrolet Malibus; for EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, GM donated Saturn Vues; and for Challenge X: Crossover to Sustainable Mobility, the company donated Chevrolet Equinoxes. University of Alabama. University of Tennessee, Knoxville. University of Washington. University of Waterloo.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. American Lung.

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The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations

Baua Electric

More DC fast charging stations are coming online Bloomberg Green analyzed federal Alternative Fuels Data Center data and found that nearly 600 DC fast charging stations came online in Q1 2024. Missouri and Tennessee each cut the ribbon on 13 new stations, while Alabama got 11 new places to plug in.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

Blink Charging

The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level. In 2014, the day was expanded to a whole week and National Drive Electric Week was born.

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

Driivz

Intended to remove the speedbumps from building a high-speed EV charging network along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors , NEVI grants cover up to 80% of the cost of new or upgraded EV charging infrastructure. Chargers conform to ISO 15118 -2, -3, and -20 are Plug and Charge capable Charger-to-Charger-Network Communication.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

University of Alabama. Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. PacifiCorp.

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Feature: Are Eco-Friendly Cars Expensive to Own?

Clean Fleet Report

They found that hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles (especially electric cars) easily saved their owners money when looking at the purchase price, fuel costs and regular maintenance. Hybrids and EVs can cost you less. Moreover, electric cars use regenerative braking that reduces wear and tear compared to traditional brakes.