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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications through the state’s $6 million AlternativeFuel Incentive Grant program (AFIG) for fuel or fuel-saving projects throughout the state. million gallons.
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The West Virginia University (WVU)-based National AlternativeFuels Training Consortium ( NAFTC ) has created a suite of modern technology products that put knowledge about specific electric drive and alternativefuel vehicles at the fingertips of first responders. This version of the QRG is available for a nominal cost.
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billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program has opened. The CFI Discretionary Grant Program builds on the $5-billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, for which the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published finalized minimum standards in February.
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million in two stimulus grants to CleanFUEL USA to establish more than 100 liquid propane (autogas) refueling stations in major US cities in coordination with CleanFUEL USA partners, including ConocoPhillips. and economic and environmental benefits of using one of the nation's most readily available, domestically-produced alternativefuels.
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Calcars.org has received a $200,000 grant to continue its advocacy of plug-in hybrid vehicles. Bumper sticker below available here.) Ethanol and hydrogen promoters have their deep pocketed supporters (grain combines and the oil & gas industries) and receive the lion's share of the alt fuel attention.
announced the availability of the US’ largest network of fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) stations to date. capital plan and Clean Cities Grant funds that the city of Chicago received through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. The $21 card includes three 15-minute sessions at fast-charging stations.
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million each to supplement their construction of hydrogen refueling stations, doubling the amount of hydrogen available to the public. The grants, provided by the California legislature and distributed by the ARB through a competitive bid process, are aimed at increasing the use of alternativefuels.
million) support reserved for the Office for Low Emission Vehicles Plug-In Car grant program. £1 million) of funding for the AlternativeFuel Investment Grant Programme (AFIGP). The scheme is aimed at a wide range of technologies and is available for small projects nationwide. An additional £3 million (US$4.5
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The California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) is making up to $1,194,659 in grant funds available to develop a new center or expand an existing center for alternativefuels and advanced vehicle technologies in Central California. ( PON-14-606 ).
The all-electric chassis also was initiated before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-fuel transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments.
Funding will be made available to consortia in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland made up of local authorities, businesses, electricity distributors and suppliers and other organizations like the Regional Development Agencies (RDAs). The funds will be made available in two phases. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles.
FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects. FCCC also designs and manufactures alternative-fuel chassis for the commercial bus and motorhome market segments. Bob Harbin, FCCC president.
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