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ALBERO project seeks to enable safe transport for EVs and more on ro-ro ferries

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This, in turn, means that an increasing number of alternative-fueled vehicles are transported on roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferries. This, in combination with the particular characteristics of and risks associated with alternative-fueled vehicles, means that shipping companies and ship crews must be prepared for certain challenges.

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SAE publishes standards for first responders to hybrid, EV accidents; FEMA awards $1M to NAFTC for first responder training

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SAE International’s Hybrid Technical Committee has completed the technical standard “ J2990 —Hybrid and EV First and Second Responder Recommended Practice,” which offers recommended practices for emergency personnel responding to incidents involving hybrid or electric vehicles. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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UQM Technologies to collaborate with Lightning Systems for Ford’s Advanced Fuel Qualified Vehicle Modifier (eQVM) program

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The Ford eQVM program provides recognition to aftermarket equipment installers that meet manufacturing guidelines and best practices for alternative fuels and advanced technologies (such as electric vehicles and hydraulic hybrids).

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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There are four guidelines to follow: Refrain from using or burning oil, gas or coal. Minimize your use of electricity generated by fossil fuels as much as possible. NDEW is a nationwide celebration that is meant to raise awareness of the benefits of driving electric vehicles and their plug-in hybrid cousins. of total U.S.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

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EV Batteries: The Basics Electric cars are powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are more energy dense than the lead-acid batteries found in internal combustion engines or rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries found in some hybrids. EV batteries typically degrade due to temperature, cycles and time.

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CARB Approves $42M for AB 118 Air Quality Improvement Program to Fund Clean Engine Technologies

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Beginning this fall, Californians will be able to use these grants toward the purchase of zero-emission or hybrid engine technologies. Also approved were guidelines to delineate how ARB will run this new financial assistance program to ensure efficiency and public input. million for zero-emission agricultural equipment.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Search for Incentives Similarly, the Alternative Fuels Data Center has tools for searching federal laws and incentives for EVs , as well as state laws and incentives pertaining to EVs. Maryland provides grants through its Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP), which is administered by the Maryland Energy Administration.

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