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GAO Report Concludes Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet; Recommended Actions

Green Car Congress

The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. Alternatively, agencies may opt to meet the requirements that are most feasible for them, regardless of whether the actions match the priorities of Congress.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix. (In

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DOE to award up to $184M for advanced vehicle research and development in 8 areas of interest

Green Car Congress

Direct Petroleum Displacement by Liquid Alternative Fuels in Vehicle Applications. AOI 4: Develop Advanced Cells and Design Technology for Electric Drive Batteries. Subtopic 4A: Develop Advanced Cells for Electric Drive Vehicle Batteries. Subtopic 4B: Develop Cells and/or Battery Packs With Significant Cost Improvement.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Blink Charging

1 million publicly accessible Level 2 charging ports at locations that include high-density neighborhoods, office buildings, and retail outlets. In order to receive NEVI funding, you must install a bank of at least four DCFCs within one mile of an alternative fuel corridor.

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Plug In America - Links and Resources

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Batteries Included $142,000 Grant 2006 Archive GM Plug-in Series Hybrid? Real Life EV Stories A Case for Electricity Plug In America Positions Energy Policy Frequently Asked Questions About Plug-in Buses Who Killed the Electric Car? 1 Point Reyes EVs Did You Know? 100K Mile Club Newsletter Vol. 1 $100,000 Grant Moving in the Right Direction?

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