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First round of $700M in funding from $2.5B Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program opens

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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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Biden Administration releases EV Charging Action Plan

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As one of the results of the $1-trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in November, the Biden Administration released an EV Charging Action Plan to outline steps federal agencies are taking to support developing and deploying chargers across the country. The law also provides $2.5 The law also provides $2.5 Stakeholder input.

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Inside the CFI Grant Program: Federal Funding for EV Charging in Your Community

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As the transition to sustainable transportation accelerates, the rapidly growing number of Americans driving EVs are seeking robust and reliable charging stations for their electric vehicles (EVs). Here’s what you need to know about the new CFI grant program. Here’s what you need to know about the new CFI grant program.

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California Energy Commission approves plans to invest nearly $500M in electricity R&D and alternative fuels

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The clean energy research plan is a $388-million investment funded by the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC). The program annually invests in a variety of alternative fuels and vehicle technologies. million grant to the University of California, Davis, to establish a National Center for Sustainable Transportation.

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Massachusetts awarding $15.5M to alternative fuel vehicles and projects; $1.8M for 8 electric school buses

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In December, the Patrick Administration awarded grants and announced new investments in three programs to support alternative fuel vehicles and related infrastructure across Massachusetts, including the launch of an electric school bus pilot. million in grants for eight electric school buses with vehicle-to-grid capability.

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EPA launches first $500M funding opportunity for $5B Clean School Bus Program

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The Agency will also launch a grant competition later this year. Awards up to 100% of the cost of the replacement bus and charging or fueling infrastructure are possible, and EPA may award funding for bus replacement and infrastructure through grants, rebates, or contracts. Non-profit school transportation associations.

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Biden Administration opens applications for $2.5B program funding the growth of EV charging infrastructure

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billion program, funding the expansion of battery electric vehicle charging stations and alternative fuel infrastructure in the United States. Department of Transportation is the “Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program. billion program’s official name under the U.S.