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A Focus on EV Clean Fleets – Reflections from the 2021 Green Transportation Summit and Expo

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What originally started as a heavy-duty alternative fuels industry event has evolved into a broader clean fleet conference. Angela Song from Seattle City Light noted the importance of “considering those not in the room” when these programs and policies are being developed. . This year’s expo was heavily focused on clean fleets.

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DESC Awards Solazyme Contract for Naval Renewable F-76 from Algae, Sustainable Oils Contract for Renewable JP-5 from Camelina

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With the continued growing technology in the alternative fuels and renewable energy field, our energy solutions continue to expand—and this first step with algae oil derived F-76 is an excellent example. The fuels made with our algal technology reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 85% versus standard petroleum based fuels.

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Washington State Algae Alliance Receiving $2M from Appropriations Bill

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After the algal biomass is harvested, it will be sent to Seattle-based Inventure for conversion into fuel and other valuable products such as renewable chemicals. Inventure unites life science/synthetic biology expertise with material process technologies for the production of renewable, cost effective chemicals and fuels.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. City of Seattle. CenterPoint Energy, Inc.

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Seattle to Receive $1.4M for Hybrid Trucks and Charging Stations

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The city of Seattle will receive $1.4 The grant is specifically for alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. The grant is specifically for alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles. Earlier post.) 500,000 for installation of electric vehicle charging stations at city-owned properties.

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

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Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. The City of Seneca and Oconee County will purchase 35' Proterra Catalyst zero-emission extended-range battery electric buses to the nation's first all-electric transit bus system.

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. The charging power gap used assumptions including the battery size, charging power and range efficiency (assumed 3.5 miles per kWh) for the expected future fleet of new EVs, including current EV units in operation.

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