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

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Here’s what you need to know installing EV charging stations at your c-store or truck stop. While the Blink-Owned model is a full turnkey solution that includes installation, our popular Host Owned model is often chosen by businesses who wish to maintain ownership and control over their chargers. Not located in a designated AFC?

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

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Businesses like convenience stores and truck stops are poised to take advantage of the current increase of EVs by installing public EV charging infrastructure. billion is allocated for the CFI program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. . $5

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How Government Incentives Help Convenience Stores Install Electric Vehicle Chargers

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Fortunately for businesses located in key areas of the country, the federal government has introduced incentives to help them install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and play a key role in building the national EV charging network. How Many Charging Stations Will America Install?

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

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Why install EV charging stations at dealerships? Blink Charging will perform a site assessment with you to help you understand the best way to install charging equipment at your dealership. Installing charging stations in your inventory and delivery bays also allow your team to keep your test drive and sales fleet charged.

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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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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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What makes school bus fumes especially dangerous is that they often end up making their way into the vehicle cabins , schoolyards and playgrounds, and residential neighborhoods. The tradeoff is in the budget: while faster, DC fast chargers require more power and are more expensive to install.

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