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European Council and Parliament provisionally agree to Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation; more recharging and refueling stations

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The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement on the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). The alternative fuel infrastructure regulation (AFIR) is part of the Fit for 55 package.

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New York City to invest $420M in electric vehicles and infrastructure; all-electric fleet by 2035

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The City of New York will invest $420 million in electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and alternative fuels to accelerate the transition to an all-electric municipal vehicle fleet. All light-duty, medium-duty, and non-emergency heavy-duty vehicles will be converted to electric by 2035.

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Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

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Overall, total light vehicle sales in California in the first half of 2020 were 786,219 units, down 26.9% Even with reduced sales compared to both half periods in 2019, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) managed to increase their market share slightly in the most recent results. million by 2025. Sales nationally were down 23.5%.

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Blink’s 2023 Year in Review

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This year, the $7,500 Section 30D Clean Vehicle Credit returned with new restrictions: while there was no longer a per-manufacturer sales cap, 2023 introduced new requirements for maximum MSRP, battery components, and consumer’s adjusted gross income (AGI). The post Blink’s 2023 Year in Review appeared first on Blink Charging.

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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

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The PEF adopted by DOE in the 2000 Final Rule is based, in part, on the existing regulatory approach which provides procedures determining the petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of non-EV alternative fueled vehicles. Tesla supports stringent CAFE standards for light-duty vehicles for efficiency gains.) Proposed PEF.

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Inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report concludes DOE is underinvested in transport; greatest efforts to go to electrification

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The US Department of Energy released its inaugural Quadrennial Technology Review report (DOE-QTR)—an assessment of the Department’s energy technology research and development portfolios. Recognizing the differences in the fleet, DOE will establish separate technology priorities for heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles. Source: QTR.

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Cal Energy Commission hosting technology merit review workshop on EV charging infrastructure project

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This workshop will influence future funding opportunities at the Commission through its Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, which provides up to $100 million a year for alternative fuels and vehicle technology development.

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