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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. EV Everywhere is the second in a series of Clean Energy Grand Challenges designed by the DOE.

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Maritz study finds growing but still low US consumer awareness about alternative fuel technologies; knowledge gap and confusion a sales challenge for OEMs

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Results of a survey released by Maritz Research demonstrates that while US consumer awareness about alternative fuel vehicles continues to grow, only about one in five consumers state they are “very familiar” with any alternative-fuel technologies.

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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. Manufacturing is a component of GHG emissions. If you include incentives available this year (2020), the TCO of a long-range BEV is much higher.

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range

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Road Trip: 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium Extended Range Making the Case To Be Your Only Car Clean Fleet Report recently ventured on a 1,796-mile, four-state road trip in an all-electric 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium AWD Extended. The Mach-E has a 91 kilowatt-hour (kWh) extended range battery, and a 10.5

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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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California Energy Commission awards more than $2.6M for natural gas vehicles

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The Energy Commission previously awarded approximately $29 million to help buyers afford new, alternative-fueled passenger vehicles, buses, and trucks. Eligible vehicles meet all the emission requirements of the Air Resources Board and are fully warranted by their manufacturers. Daimler is the manufacturer of the vehicles. .:

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India’s longest luxury electric bus showcased by Volvo Eicher

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Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles (VECV) has exhibited a wide range of future-ready mobility solutions at the ongoing Auto Expo 2023 in India, which includes a range of products from its joint venture, Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles. It boasts a 64-kWh battery with fast charging capabilities and a range of up to 174 kilometers.

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