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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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The California Air Resources Board will transition its existing Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) program to a new program targeting low- and middle-income Californians. The existing CVRP program will continue to accept applications while funding remains available. Now, California has 1.5

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Volvo 48V MHEV powertrain now available on all models

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In a broad portfolio upgrade, Volvo Cars announced that its 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain options are now available on every Volvo model, further boosting the company’s electrified offerings. Introduced on the XC90 and XC60 SUVs last year, the mild hybrids are now also available on all other 90- and 60-series cars, as well as on the XC40.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

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The Citroën ë-Berlingo Van is now available to order. The ë-Berlingo Van range, available from €30,500 excluding VAT, comes in 2 body shapes (size M 4.40m and size XL 4.75m) and 5 versions including a size XL crew cab. ë-Berlingo Van is available in 5 versions defined according to use.

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EPA nearly doubling Clean School Bus Rebates awards to $965M

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will nearly double the funding awarded for clean school buses this year following increased demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates during this first round of funding. EPA expects to issue a slate of awards next month.

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Liquid Wind selects Worley to design first eMethanol plant

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Worley is a leading supplier of engineering, procurement and construction services and will support designing a facility concept that can be efficiently replicated to establish 500 eMethanol plants by 2050. The Consortium also includes Alfa Laval, Carbon Clean, Haldor Topsoe and Siemens Energy.

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EPA awarding $965M to 389 school districts for clean school buses

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The US Environmental Protection Agency, through its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, is awarding nearly $1 billion to 389 school districts spanning 50 states, Washington, DC, and several Tribes and US territories. In May, EPA announced the availability of $500 million for its Clean School Bus Program.

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EPA announces $4B in funding and RFI for clean port upgrades and heavy-duty vehicles

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The Clean Ports Program will invest $3 billion in technologies to reduce harmful air and climate pollutants at US ports. The Clean Ports Program builds on EPA’s existing Ports Initiative. For these different zero-emissions technologies, EPA is requesting information on: Availability including manufacturer production capacity.

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