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

Green Car Congress

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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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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Auto manufacturers plan to introduce a range of plug-in models over the next 6 years, but several factors could delay widespread availability and affect the extent to which consumers are willing to purchase plug-ins. Agencies vary in the extent to which they use life-cycle costing when evaluating which vehicle to purchase.

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Meeting Residential and Workplace Growth Goals with EV Charging

Blink Charging

Additionally, the study revealed that neighborhoods with public EV chargers also experienced lower levels of particulate matter emissions by 1.3 – 2.2% Installing EVSE in your multifamily community enables you to cater to families who either already own an EV or are planning to purchase one soon. in property value.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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The alternative-fuel car evolved to reduce exhaust emissions and other problems derived from burning fossil fuels. The PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), a subset of the electric car, combines a primary electric motor with a much smaller back-up engine fueled with a hydrocarbon/biofuel mix.

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Road Trip: 2021 Volkswagen ID4

Clean Fleet Report

The turning radius was impressive, making for easy U-turns in your neighborhood. So, when purchasing the ID4, make sure to invest in a USB-A to C adapter. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. 4 drive modes–with illustrations.

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