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USDA invests $26 million in biofuel infrastructure to expand availability of higher-blend renewable fuels in 23 states

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $26 million to build infrastructure to expand the availability of higher-blend renewable biofuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states. USDA is making the awards under the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program.

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Genesis is quietly outpacing luxury rivals as EV availability expands into new states

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Genesis Neolum full-size electric SUV concept (Source: Hyundai Motor) Genesis expands EV availability to outpace luxury rivals Genesis also revealed the GV60 Magma, the first vehicle for its new high-performance brand. It will serve as the brand’s tech beacon, featuring “innovation that exceeds conventional standards.”

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IKEA US and Electrify America to install ultra-fast public and fleet charging at more than 25 IKEA retail locations

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In total, there will be more than 200 individual ultra-fast chargers offering the fastest charging speeds available today—150kW to 350kW—at IKEA retail locations in 18 states including in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, (..)

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. Connecticut. These corridors will be the backbone of the new national EV charging network.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin): EPA is requesting proposals between $500,000 and $2,500,000.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept applications requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds.

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BMW and Nissan partner to deploy dual fast chargers across the US

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These 50 kW stations can charge EVs from Nissan and BMW up to 80% in about 20-30 minutes, as compared to the longer time required to recharge at a Level 2 (240V) charger, currently the most commonly available public charging station. Additionally, these chargers are compatible with the Nissan EZ-Charge cards.

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