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New SoCal tech center to promote alternative fuel & advanced vehicles

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The California Energy Commission has awarded funds to a consortium of Southern California-based organizations led by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to establish a Southern California Center for Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicle Technology.

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

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Fit for 55 includes the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) proposal that specifically addresses public EV charging in the EU, establishing required targets for infrastructure in each member country. Support for price-based demand response and bi-directional charging for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) applications .

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

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Enovix Corporation. e-Mosaic: Electrification Mosaic Platform for Grid- Informed Smart Charging Management. Exelon Corporation. Utility Managed Smart Charging for Consumer and Grid Benefits. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec Corporation). West Virginia University Research Corporation.

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Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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Toyota currently has more than 40% share of the total alternative fuel vehicle market, which includes a 75% share of the fuel cell market and a 64% share of hybrids and plug-ins. —Gill Pratt, chief scientist of Toyota Motor Corporation and CEO of Toyota Research Institute.

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AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

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American Electric Power has signed on as a corporate sponsor of The Pickens Plan, proposed by oil and gas industry veteran T. We can’t significantly develop renewable energy resources, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and introduce competition for liquid transportation fuels without a well-designed, reliable national transmission grid.

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PG&E showcased extended-range electric truck from via motors at national Plug-In Day event

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Ultimately, the trucks could act as backup power sources to shorten planned or unplanned outages and boost the electric grid when needed. PG&E’s transportation fleet includes 3,100 alternative-fuel and high-efficiency vehicles, including compressed natural gas, bio-diesel, electric and hybrid units.

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16 more US employers and 2 stakeholder groups join DOE Workplace Charging Challenge

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced 16 major US employers and two stakeholder groups have joined the Workplace Charging Challenge ( earlier post ), while another 3 US corporations have joined the National Clean Fleets Partnership. National Clean Fleets Partnership.

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