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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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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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To provide further support, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) have reached an agreement which includes more than $1 million in funding for a new program to help the five large upstate and suburban transit operators develop plans to convert to all-electric transit buses.

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Verizon Contracts Steelweld to Convert 300 Vans to CNG, Adding 260 Hybrids

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The 300 new vans being retrofitted by Steelweld will be used in Southern California by Verizon technicians who install and repair broadband, TV and voice communications services for the company’s residential and small-business customers. Verizon will add more than 260 hybrid vehicles to its New Jersey fleet this year.

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How to Get Started with EV Charging for Hotels and Resorts

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Step 1: Gauge Demand Eventually every hotel room may require a Level 2 charger, but a staged approach to your EV charging infrastructure installation will help you save money. Depending on your parking structure, you may need to install a cellular repeater or include electrical upgrades in your site work budget.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

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The IRA restores the 30% tax credit for an EVSE, and its cost of installation, to a maximum credit of $1000 (businesses may claim a larger amount). Originally, this credit ended last year, but has now been extended for installations through 2022 and is retroactive to the beginning of the year.

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DOE dishes out $300million in grants

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The projects will put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles on the road, while establishing 542 refuelling locations across the US. Tags: Green cars Latest news alternative fuel vehicles Clean Cities Program green car funding US Department of Energy.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The City of Fairfield will receive funding to purchase all-electric, zero-emission Proterra 35' Catalyst E2 buses and supporting charging infrastructure as part of their Alternative Fuels and Fleet Replacement policy, which focuses on transitioning to an all-electric fleet. New Jersey Transit. Redding Area Bus Authority.

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