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

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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. Clean Fuels Ohio.

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Ford to offer new diesel engine option in new Transit van; new Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Cost Calculator

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The proprietary program, which must be used in conjunction with the support of a Ford representative, will create customized scenarios for customers by using special formulas and variables to determine the environmental impact and fuel costs of specific vehicles. has different environmental ramifications from operating one in Philadelphia.

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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

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Promote electric vehicle adoption by increasing access to charging infrastructure and supporting the development of plug-in electric vehicles that are as accessible, available, and convenient as gasoline-powered vehicles. Portland General Electric. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Infrastructure Tax Credits

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With so many options available, EV Connect can be your guide to taking advantage of the EV charging infrastructure tax credits in your state, and making sure you make the smartest choice possible for an investment that will help your business succeed now and in the future. And good news — this tax credit has been extended through 2021.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. The charging power gap used assumptions including the battery size, charging power and range efficiency (assumed 3.5 miles per kWh) for the expected future fleet of new EVs, including current EV units in operation.

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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The availability of high current charging power is not important. I see a future of higher voltage ranges, high voltage to high current devices other than a.c. But besides that, the only electronics potentially benefiting from THIS breakthrough are RCs and household rechargeable batteries. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate.

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Electric Car Manufacturers Inspire New Paradigms -- Seeking Alpha

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Price tag: about $25,000, made from 95% recyclable materials with a top speed of 65 miles per hour and range of 110 miles per charge. Kulongoski, Oregon as the electric-car manufacturer may be eyeing the “green” city of Portland. Tax credit incentives are also available to consumers in the U.S. before 2010.