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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid How Does 53+ MPG Sound? The second generation 2023 Kia Niro is offered in three models–the all-electric Niro EV, the Niro plug-in hybrid, and the one reviewed here, the Niro hybrid. This is our in-depth look at the hybrid model. There are four drive modes of Eco, EV, Sport and Green Zone.

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

Blink Charging

. $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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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The US Department of Energy has issued a $300-million Funding Opportunity Announcement ( DE-PS26-09NT01236-04 ) for applications for cost-shared projects that expand the use of alternative fueled vehicles and advanced technology vehicles. The other areas of interest include: Refueling Infrastructure for alternative fuels.

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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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The US federal government has set a goal—via Executive Order 13423—for federal agencies to use plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as they become available at a reasonable cost. In addition, agencies have not made plans to incorporate plug-ins due to uncertainties about vehicle cost, performance, and infrastructure needs.

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Santa Monica AltFuel Expo Sets up

Plugs and Cars

One can be quite encouraged by the 30 odd alternative fuel cars of all shapes and sizes. The production of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles and electric bicycles is picking up. An actress was introduced and praised for her altfuel vehicle, which she said was a Lexus Hybrid SUV. A real car, by any measure.

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

Blink Charging

1 million publicly accessible Level 2 charging ports at locations that include high-density neighborhoods, office buildings, and retail outlets. In order to receive NEVI funding, you must install a bank of at least four DCFCs within one mile of an alternative fuel corridor.

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