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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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You can find incentives such as: Tax credits – These incentives lessen the amount of taxes that must be paid to the government for specific purchases. Rebates – Incentives that return cash to you if you purchase a specified item. Grants – Lump sums of money for specific purposes that you do not have to repay.

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US Senators Introduce Bill to Expand Incentives for Natural Gas Vehicles

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US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) last week introduced new legislation, co-sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) that extends and increases tax credits for natural gas vehicle purchasing, refueling and manufacturing.

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US Utilities Pledge to Ramp Up Efforts To Make Electricity a Crucial Transportation Fuel

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Vehicle and Infrastructure Incentives : Utilities pledge to work with federal, state and local stakeholders to help develop purchase and ownership incentives (monetary/non-monetary) supporting both vehicles and infrastructure deployment.

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Parker Hannifin Commercializing Series Hydraulic Hybrid System for Delivery Vehicles; Initial 20 Unit Order from Freightliner Custom Chassis

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The commitment came as part of a grant under the United States Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program and was funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. In June, Parker introduced its latest version of its advanced series hydraulic hybrid system (RunWise) ( earlier post ), targeted at Class 8 refuse vehicles.

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First ever electric semi truck rides into Mexico with SDG&E

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Bali Express purchased 11 Peterbilt 579EV Class 8 trucks in September; by Bali Express. The SDG&E-powered chargers were partially funded through a $200,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program. Class 8 heavy-duty electric truckload; image by Bali Express, via Mexico Now.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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The stimulus package is designed to address the recession and in the short term people were anxiously awaiting two key components of the plan: clarification on the details behind “ grants in lieu of tax credits ” and awards of loan guarantees by the DOE from section 1705. Grant Davis is a Managing Director at New York Life Investments.

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