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

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Several states—including Arizona, Louisiana and Montana—will prioritize job creation and preference to small businesses through their contracting process. 1,000-1,200. Mississippi. *. New Mexico. North Dakota. Pennsylvania. West Virginia. Wyoming. **.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

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In addition to financial issues, such as where incentives are available and how much driving electric will save you compared to filling up with gasoline, the deciding factor for ranking the states was the density of available public charging. per 100,000 residents in Louisiana to 134 per 100,000 in Vermont. California.

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Automakers meet Oklahoma Governor and state procurement experts to explore RFP for CNG vehicles for state fleets

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As of the beginning of August, 22 states had joined the RFP, indicating their intention to purchase CNG vehicles for use in state fleets. We want auto manufacturers to know that states mean business and are strongly committed to the use of CNG vehicles in state fleets so more vehicles can become available to consumers. —Gov.

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UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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UPS currently operates 31 CNG fueling stations in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia and runs CNG vehicles in 38 states in the U.S. In 2016, UPS invested $100 million in CNG fueling stations and vehicles.

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

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The Index ranks each state on a weighted scale, scoring between 1 and 5 points based on five factors: favorable state legislation and incentives , EV penetration, Charger-to-Vehicle ratio, public charger availability, and climate suitability. Louisiana – 14.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 5. Kentucky – 11.00 – 1, 1, 1, 3, 3.

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

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The project will result in expanded availability of alternative fuels with 17 new CNG and E85 fueling stations and 63 electric vehicle charging stations. Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles. Total DOE award: $14,999,658.

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Ford will use module-less LFP batteries from CATL

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The company intends to use this additional capacity to complement three previously announced battery plants in Kentucky and Tennessee that are part of the BlueOval SK joint venture between Ford and SK On, which was officially formed last week. It’s a very competitive landscape. Ford EV Plan Infographic.

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