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Bosch highlights hydrogen engine work at bauma; involved in more than 100 technical trials with customers worldwide

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Along with the direct injection of hydrogen, the new AFI-LP (alternative fuel injector – low pressure) injector from Bosch also allows the use of other fuels, such as methanol, both for port fuel and direct injection. inverter with its integrated DC/DC converter. eLION electrification platform.

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President Obama issues Memorandum on Federal fleet performance to push for alternative fueled vehicles; GSA pilot project on EV purchases

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These vehicles will be leased to 20 agencies, including the Department of Energy, and will be located in Washington, DC; Detroit, MI; Los Angeles, CA; San Diego, CA; and San Francisco, CA. In addition, the VAM shall address composition for agencies’ light-duty fleets based on their missions. Optimum fleet size.

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Walmart’s Planned DC Fast Charging Network Could Be Game Changing

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On April 6, Walmart announced that by 2030 it intends to build its own DC fast-charging network at “thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations coast-to-coast.” First, let’s look at Walmart’s existing DC fast charging footprint. of Electrify America’s total number of DC fast charging ports.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations. If you prefer EVs to charge for less than an hour, DC fast chargers can help your location serve more drivers per hour. Let’s look at some of the available funding for businesses.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

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. $5 billion is allocated for the NEVI program, which will be used by the states for the establishment of an interconnected national network of direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Eligible funding amounts : Projects located in alternative fuel corridors: $1,000,000 – no maximum.

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Zipcar and the City of Houston launch municipal car sharing program; hybrids and EVs

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The City of Houston currently has the third largest municipal hybrid fleet in the country, with approximately 50% of the City’s non-specialty, light-duty fleet having been replaced with hybrid vehicles. Zipcar’s FastFleet technology has already been adopted through similar initiatives in Washington, DC, Chicago and Boston.

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How did the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program do in its first full year? – Charged EVs

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All 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and DC, submitted their plans by the August 2022 deadline, but since then, some have made a lot more progress than others. The NEVI program will update its application process annually, based on lessons learned. Wisconsin’s project is on indefinite hold due to regulatory issues.