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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. OEM guidelines for the creation of second responder (i.e.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Project lead.

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ICF report finds California Low Carbon Fuel Standard can be achieved with modest changes in diversity of fuels

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Each colored stacked bar represents credits generated via low carbon fuels; the red line represents the deficits from forecasted CARBOB and ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) consumption. The LCFS requires a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity (in gCO 2 e/MJ) of transportation fuels by 2020, as measured on a lifecycle basis.

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DOE launches two online tools to support adoption of EVs

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These tools are intended to encourage cities to develop standardized permitting and inspection procedures and help local officials streamline their processes. They also aim to create more favorable conditions for EV businesses, including infrastructure providers and installers, to thrive as more plug-in electric vehicles come to the market.

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

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Which type of chargers you decide to install will depend on your location, the surrounding amenities, available power, budget, and any necessary guidelines you need to follow to procure funding. Especially if there are no public EV chargers nearby, you may opt for Level 2 chargers that are compatible with all plug-in EVs.

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How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

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It can be difficult to determine the correct number of charging stations you’ll need this year, and that’s where conducting market research with your guests will pay off. According to the US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC), these are the top 10 states for BEV registrations as of December 2022.

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Road Test: 2024 Genesis G70 3.3T RWD Sport Prestige

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Running on unleaded premium, the EPA has rated the fuel economy at 18 mpg city/27 highway/21 combined. Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. The base engine on the G70 is a turbocharged 2.5-liter really gets up and goes.