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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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This carsharing model as it will roll out builds upon the success of the Miocar program in California’s San Joaquin Valley (supported by Mobility Development), as well as Forth’s experience of piloting similar programs in rural Oregon—both efforts received proof of concept funding from DOE in 2019.

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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. Washington. 10,280,470. 10,859,512. Massachusetts. 16,290,764. 10,089,418. Mississippi.

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Physics Nobel Laureate Herbert Kroemer Dies at 95

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Heterostructures describe the interfaces between two semiconductors that serve as the building blocks between more elaborate nanostructures. Two years later, he received a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri in Rolla. He left to move to Missouri, earning a Ph.D.

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BMW and Nissan again partner to add 174 more DC fast chargers in US with EVgo

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This latest expansion builds on the 120 dual-port DC Fast chargers that BMW and Nissan announced together in December 2015. States and markets in which BMW and Nissan have installed dual-port DC Fast chargers on the EVgo network include: Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Washington D.C., Earlier post.)

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Enterprise to build Marcellus/Utica Shale ethane pipeline; ATEX Express to the Gulf Coast

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Ethane is primarily used in the petrochemical industry as a feedstock for ethylene production, one of the basic building blocks for a wide range of plastics and other chemical products. —Michael A. Creel, president and chief executive officer of Enterprise’s general partner.

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US DOE announces 3 consortia for $125M US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center; solar, second-generation biofuels and buildings

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Consortia researchers will leverage their expertise and resources in solar technology, advanced biofuels, and building efficiency. The University of Florida will lead the US team that includes University of Missouri; Virginia Tech; Montclair State University; Texas A&M University; Show Me Energy; and Green Technologies. Thermax Ltd.;

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Rivian is offering attractive R1T, R1S lease deals starting as low as $559 per month

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Rivian sweetens EV lease deals on R1T and R1S models Rivian doesn’t just build EVs. Rivian is offering attractive EV lease deals on the R1T and R1S, starting as low as $559 per month. These “Electric Adventure Vehicles” are designed to take the road less traveled in style and comfort.