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

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Convenience stores and truck stops are in a fantastic position to take advantage of available federal funding for DC fast charging stations. Here’s what you need to know installing EV charging stations at your c-store or truck stop.

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Westport Innovations acquires alt fuel systems company Prins Autogassystemen for €12.2M

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Founded in 1986, Prins is a leading developer of high quality alternative fuel systems powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG or propane), compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) for light-, medium-, and heavy-duty applications. Reported EBITDA was €1.5 million (US$2.0 million (US$0.5 Operations.

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DOE issues $10M incubator FOA for batteries, power electronics, engines, materials, fuels and lubricants

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energy storing) materials. Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Motors for Electric Traction Drives. Electric drive components must be reliable and provide long vehicle service equal to or better than conventional petroleum powered vehicles. Fuels and Lubricant Technologies. derived fuels, drop?in active (non?energy

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Navigant forecasts MHD vehicle market to nearly double by 2035 with declining share of conventional engines; gases win out over electricity

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Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs)—including battery-electric (BEVs), plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), propane autogas (PAGVs) and natural gas vehicles (NGVs)—will grow from 5.0% Changes in the MDHV market are being driven by rising fuel costs and environmental concerns. of the market in 2014 to 11.2% in 2014 to 87.1%

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California Energy Commission approves more than $5M for 475 more EV chargers; slate of other projects

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Further, to develop and demonstrate an advanced natural gas storage tank for light-duty vehicles, the Energy Commission approved a $1.2-million BlackPak plans to build a storage system from carbon materials that will allow natural gas to be stored at a lower pressure. The system would reduce complexity and cost.

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Walmart’s Planned DC Fast Charging Network Could Be Game Changing

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As of April 6, 2023, using Alternative Fuel Data Center (AFDC) data, 285 Walmart/Sam’s Club stores had DC fast chargers. Target has the second most with 178, 108 less than Walmart, and convenience store chains WaWa (127) and Sheetz (91) rank third and fourth. The reason is simple.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Other improvements will include: Electric Assist Power Steering: A new power steering system will make vehicles easier to maneuver for Operators, while reducing fatigue and enhancing customer safety. The fleet enhancements are part of a larger series of strategic improvements we will roll out over the next 12-18 months.

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