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Department of Interior awards initial $560M to 24 states to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells

Green Car Congress

The Department of the Interior awarded an initial $560 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 24 states to begin work to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells. billion to plug orphaned wells. billion in Phase One funding announced in January by the Department for states to plug and remediate orphaned wells.

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Pike Research forecasts US plug-in vehicle penetration rates to be highest in smaller states

Green Car Congress

Pike Research forecasts that annual sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) will reach 358,959 vehicles by 2017, representing a compound anual growth rate (CAGR) of 43% between 2011 and 2017. The report also includes forecasts for plug-in electric vehicle sales within selected electric utility service territories.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Where the plugs are. When it comes to sheer number of plugs available, California is far ahead of other states with 34,001 plugs installed, more than five times the number at the next state, New York. Most states fell in between, offering a variety of purchase or electricity rate incentives. West Virginia. Mississippi.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

California has a whopping 134 forms of legislation or purchasing incentives favorable to EVs, while New York has 42. “A great example from California is the Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Rebates for Fleet Vehicles offered by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). Arkansas – 12.00 – 1, 1, 3, 3, 3.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

Electric Auto Association

I would add value to the EVA by bringing the same momentum I've brought the state of Arkansas. Assisted the state of Arkansas in the roll out of the FMAC, AEVIDP, & founded AEVO. Jeff’s Candidate Statement: I am an active board member for the ‘EVA - Arkansas Chapter’ as well as founder of Arkansas Electric Vehicle Owners.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

Green Car Congress

The Accelerating Alternatives for Minnesota Drivers project will provide safety and technical assistance and training related to Plug-in Vehicle (PEV) and natural gas fueling infrastructure; establish the Minnesota Natural Gas. Natural Gas Credit Purchase system; deliver technical and safety workshops. American Lung. Association in.

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Electric bus revolution 

Electric Vehicles India

The total electric bus market including, hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), battery electric vehicles (BEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), is projected to increase 211,000 units by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9 per cent.