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California Energy Commission approves $46.6M for hydrogen refueling and $2.8M for EV charging projects

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million hydrogen, battery electric, and plug-in electric vehicles on the roadway by 2025. million in grant agreements for 28 hydrogen refueling stations and one mobile refueler were awarded: FirstElement Fuel, Inc. Linde LLC was awarded $4,250,000 to install two hydrogen refueling stations located in San Ramon and Oakland.

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Eaton to supply EV charging stations to federal EV Pilot Program

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Eaton Corporation announced a collaborative agreement to supply federal departments and agencies with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related installation and services equipment, through a US General Services Administration (GSA) contract awarded to Autoflex, Inc. Autoflex, Inc. Autoflex, Inc.

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New UMTRI paper reviews major advantages and disadvantages of battery-electric and fuel-cell vehicles

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A new report from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI) reviews the major advantages and disadvantages associated with battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel-cell vehicles (FCVs). For example, in North County San Diego, a non-member charging at a Blink Level 2 station will pay $0.59/kWh—almost

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $15M to advance biofuels, plug-in and V2G research

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will receive $2,325,954 to demonstrate battery-electric medium-duty trucks. The project will demonstrate the performance, fuel savings and emissions reductions for the work trucks in Southern California. The demonstration vehicles include tree maintenance trucks and a telephone pole installation truck. Electricore Inc.

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Flash Drive: 2023 VinFast VF 8

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After a couple hours driving the VF 8 in San Diego County, here are our initial thoughts. Eco Two models to kcik things off Dual 150 kW motors producing 348 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque AWD 82 kWh battery 124 mph maximum top speed 6.5 seconds: 0-60 mph 191 mile driving range. ( VinFast offers charging options.

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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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During past eight years the number of plug-in electric vehicle models has increased from one to more than 20, battery costs have decreased 70%, and the number of electric vehicle charging stations has increased from less than 500 in 2008 to more than 16,000 today—a 40-fold increase. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5

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