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Thomas Built Buses delivers 50th Proterra Powered electric school bus

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DTE Energy will also initiate a Vehicle to Grid (V2G) study to obtain data regarding the energy efficiency and environmental benefits of electric vehicles and develop programs that benefit the schools based vehicle capabilities. In Michigan, Ann Arbor and Roseville Public Schools are operating six Jouleys in partnership with DTE Energy.

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

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Hydrokinetic energy is an abundant renewable resource that can boost grid resiliency and reduce infrastructure vulnerability, but it is currently a cost prohibitive option compared to other energy generating sources. The turbine will be designed for power delivery to remote and local grids. University of Alaska Fairbanks.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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In subsequent years, the Far North Fiber project will lay down a cable through the Northwest Passage, connecting Iceland to Greenland, then Canada, Alaska, and finally Japan. 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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2 Teslas, the Pan-American Highway, and an extreme adventure

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I interviewed Martin for CleanTechnica earlier this summer just after he started his trip from Alaska. When we spoke, Martin was in Mexico and we talked about some of his adventures along the way from Alaska to Mexico. “We slept in off-the-grid cabins with solar power (so no charging!), Credit: Electric Americas.

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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

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According to a report out just before the weekend Nissan might build the Fisker Alaska electric pickup, as well as an electric truck with its own Nissan name. And its first location in Manhattan is managed so as not to require grid upgrades for the 24-stall installation.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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Whitestone Power and Communications (Delta Junction, Alaska) will conduct in-water testing and evaluation of a River In-Stream Energy Conversion (RISEC) device that has been designed to overcome the unique challenges presented by Alaskan river environments. DOE Funding: $240,000. Total Project Value: $391,000. DOE Funding: $400,000.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Government agencies at all levels provide incentives for buying EVs and/or installing electric vehicle infrastructure. Utah offers rebates through the Utah Department of Environmental Quality for up to 50% of the cost to purchase and install both Level 2 charging stations and DCFCs. Where is Blink a verified supplier?

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