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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. The 183 projects in 43 states include several for the manufacturing of advanced batteries; biomass projects; and vehicles. Other battery awards were: Grantee Description.

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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales

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The states will collaborate with initiatives, including Clean Cities programs, the Northeast/Mid-Atlantic States Transportation Climate Initiative and the West Coast Electric Highway that are already working to raise consumer awareness and demonstrate the viability and benefits of ZEVs.

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BMW Group and Toyota agree to mid-to-long-term research collaboration in next-generation Li-ion batteries; BMW to supply 1.6L and 2.0L diesel engines to Toyota Europe

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The engines will be installed in certain Toyota-produced vehicles planned for sale in the European market. The battery technology that we will develop with BMW will be the core technology for both reducing and replacing petroleum fuel. liter and 2.0-liter liter diesel engines to TME starting in 2014.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

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Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. this 2023 model year, not to mention the continued production and sales of 32 previous EV models, there has never been a better time to make the switch from your internal combustion gas guzzler to something greener.

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PIP Declares Victory

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PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today. The operational technology has been perfected and the battery technology is maturing. Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions.

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Governor Pataki On Board

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This will allow the vehicles to operate on emissions-free battery power, reducing the amount of fuel utilized and significantly decreasing the release of harmful pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged into the electric grid – such as a normal 120 volt household outlet - to boost mileage.

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What Part Do EVs Play in the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target?

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EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? The car runs on a battery-powered motor and requires no gasoline, oil or any fossil fuels for operation. This transition ensures EVs get clean energy and minimizes their already-low carbon emission footprint.