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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. University of Alabama.

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

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The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , “The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( Public Law 117-169 ) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit ( IRC 30D ), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022 ” .

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The redesigned federal EV tax credit and other EV-related measures

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The IRA also extends existing renewable energy tax credits for utilities, which could make EV charging cleaner and cheaper. billion to GM and LG Energy Solution to build battery factories in Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. Goin’ postal. Existing federal loan programs for clean energy and EVs will be expanded.