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

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Support mobility technologies such as connected and automated vehicles, as well as innovations in transit. AOI 05: Improved Efficiency of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Natural Gas and Propane (LPG) Engines. Development of a Heavy-Duty Direct-Injection Spark- Ignition Natural Gas Engine. Gas Technology Institute. PACCAR Inc.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The California Energy Commission approved three major alternative fuel infrastructure agenda items totaling more than $6 million. An additional $5 million was approved to help fund environmental research to improve natural gas efficiency and $4 million to fund energy efficiency projects in schools.

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UPS accelerates use of ORION routing optimization software; reducing 100M miles driven annually at full deployment

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The deployment will result in a 100,000-metric-ton reduction in CO 2 emissions, equivalent to taking 21,000 passenger cars off the road for a year, according to the Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator. By the end of 2017, UPS anticipates logging one billion miles from its alternative fuel fleet.

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How To Reduce EV Charging Station Costs

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Largely, these are grouped into two categories: incentives that help refund or pay for installation and maintenance , or cost-reduction programs that knock down the charges before they even hit your bank. This is the Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit.

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EV Smart Charging Regulations Protect the Grid and Optimize the Charging Experience

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While these regulations share the ultimate goal of eliminating transport-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, their approaches to regulating EV smart charging infrastructure differ. The proposal also calls for all new public EV charging stations in Europe to be digitally connected and capable of smart charging.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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It intends to do so by reducing technology costs and risks, as well as by reducing costs in siting and permitting, installation, inspection, maintenance, and customer acquisition for distributed and utility-scale generation projects, as well as improving performance and manufacturing processes.

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EV Charging Accessibility: Public vs. Private Charging Stations

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Additionally, less use often means less wear and tear, leading to less overall maintenance for charging stations. Station utilization, while net-positive from a sustainability perspective (when compared to gas-powered vehicles), also means more revenue. Owners can also incur cost through increased station maintenance due to use.