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Alaska is getting its own electric vehicle charging network

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Alaska is slated to get its own EV charging network, making EV ownership more viable on the Last Frontier. By summer, the state-run Alaska Energy Authority plans to install DC fast-charging stations along the state's main highway corridor, according to a recent Anchorage Daily News report.

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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They will incorporate experts in hydrodynamics, structural dynamics, control systems, power electronics, grid connections, and performance optimization. BIRE will have minimal environmental impact and easily connect to local electricity grids. University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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A Sea-Monster-Proof Internet The initial segment of what will be the first underwater fiber-optic link to skirt the North Pole, connecting Japan and Europe, will light up in early 2023. This first microGEO will launch in early 2023 , and start providing service to Alaska, tripling the state’s satellite bandwidth while cutting its cost.

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First cargo ship in Pacific Northwest plugs into shore power at Port of Tacoma

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TOTE, a private shipping company that serves the Alaska trade, contributed about $1.2 million to retrofit the two ships to accommodate shore power connections and add some of the terminal infrastructure. That equals about 1.9 tons of diesel particulates and 1,360 tons of greenhouse gas emissions each year.

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BSEE authorizes Shell to begin preparatory top-hole activities for drilling in Chukchi Sea; activities limited to non-oil-bearing zones

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Watson announced that Shell will be allowed to move forward with certain limited preparatory activities on the seafloor for drilling in the Chukchi Sea offshore Alaska; these activities are limited to non-oil-bearing zones of the seabed. strings that are cemented into place in the first 1,300 feet. of the well. if desired.

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

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Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will receive funding to purchase battery electric buses, associated charging infrastructure and a back-up generator to maintain bus service in a disaster situation. Description. Redding Area Bus Authority.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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Installing electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations on your property can benefit your business in many ways — from attracting customers to luring top talent. On the federal, state and local levels, there are a plethora of tax credits for installing electric-vehicle charging stations.