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ITS-Davis study finds social influence a key element in transitioning to more sustainable transportation such as PHEVs

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Research from the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California at Davis (ITS-Davis) suggests it will take more than a reasonable price and good information to get consumers to make more sustainable transportation choices, such as the purchase of a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). —Jonn Axsen. societal attributes.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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EV fleets offer benefits such as reduced fuel and maintenance costs , helping you achieve your sustainability targets , and even helping your business partners up and down your supply chain achieve their sustainability goals by reducing their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. Here, heavy duty fleet owners can find: Funding information.

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$26.4B DOE FY 2010 Budget Request Cuts Funding for Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles; With Recovery Act Funding Boosts Support for PHEVs, Biomass and Biorefineries

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There are three primary funded organizations within DOE: National Security; Energy and Environment; and Science. The combined Energy and Environment organization has a $10.269 billion request (39% of the total), a decrease of 8.7%. Fuel Cell Technologies (FY 2009 $169.0M; FY 2010 $68.2M; -$100.8M, -59.6%). million.

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Perspective: Toyota Prius Recall Is Only a Bump in the Road in the Move Toward Electrification

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While the current recall issues are reflective of the company’s rapid growth, Toyota will likely address not only the specific vehicle problem, but will also ensure that it is systemically addressed at all levels of the organization. The Electrification Tipping Point. They have already reshuffled their product portfolio for the coming years.

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GAO Report Concludes Plug-in Vehicles Offer Potential Benefits, but High Costs and Limited Information Could Hinder Integration into the Federal Fleet; Recommended Actions

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The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. In addition, agencies have not made plans to incorporate plug-ins due to uncertainties about vehicle cost, performance, and infrastructure needs.

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ARPA-E issues $125M open solicitation for energy R transportation and stationary applications

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Technologies that improve biomass characteristics, such as yield and sustainability, and decrease cost of production and/or water use. Technologies that utilize a biological agent in one or more principal step(s) of feedstock conversion to fuels. The Transportation category comprises 11 sub-categories: Alternative fuels (non-bio).

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far. Signatories to the Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure include the following industry members, agencies, organizations, and states: Avista. Among the actions announced are: Unlocking up to $4.5 Berkshire Hathaway Energy. ChargePoint.

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