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President Obama announces $1B National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of alternative-fuel vehicles; new purchasing incentives; new EV Everywhere research grand challenge

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US President Barack Obama announced a new $1-billion National Community Deployment Challenge to spur deployment of advanced alternative fuel vehicles in communities around the country.

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GE Capital to provide financing for electric motorcycle maker Brammo

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with inventory financing to support the expansion of its dealer network in the US. The Ashland, OR-based manufacturer designs and develops electric motorcycles. CDF already provides inventory financing for other brands of alternative fuel and hybrid motorsports products.

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European automotive sector calls for vehicle renewal incentives to kickstart economic recovery after COVID-19; 25-point action plan

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The response to COVID-19 is having a major impact on the economy, with retail and manufacturing activity crippled without precedence and concerns mounting on consumer sentiment. Demand stimulus will boost the utilization of our manufacturing capacity, safeguarding jobs and investments.

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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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Through this program, NYSERDA and NYPA will work with a competitively selected, pre-qualified contractor to study how to transition to electric bus fleets and install the needed charging stations in a cost-effective way. Under the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) program, $16.4 million for the program comprises $53.4

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California Energy Commission approves almost $700K for alt fuel projects

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The California Energy Commission approved $678,889 to projects that will boost the number of alternative fuel vehicles on the state’s roadways. The awards were made through the Commission’s Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. Greenkraft, Inc.,

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New York launches $19M truck voucher incentive program; $9M for EVs, $10M for alt fuels

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Under the terms of the program, NYSERDA approved vehicle manufacturers, dealers and retrofit providers which will receive the vouchers, allowing them to pass on the full incentive in a lower vehicle price to buyers. NYSERDA approved electric equipment manufacturers participating in the Truck VIP include AMP Trucks Inc.,

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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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Although plug-ins could significantly reduce oil consumption and those associated greenhouse gas emissions, the electricity used for charging the batteries would need to be generated from lower-emission fuels such as nuclear and renewable energy rather than the fossil fuels for PHEVs to reach their full potential.

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