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FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

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Many of the grant recipients have pledged to buy standardized buses and vans and avoid customization, which will result in faster delivery and lower costs. This is the second bus grant package funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has now invested more than $3.3 Iowa City, Iowa will receive nearly $23.3

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Power to the people: Mitsubishi Outlander and Eclipse Cross PHEV are the electrified vehicles in Australia that can power your home

EV Central

For now, the ability to use your SUV as a mobile power station in an outage has only been granted for residents in South Australia. The next big challenge is that, to enable the Outlander or Eclipse Cross to offer bi-directional charging, you have to first buy a new charger that costs a hefty $10,000.

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King County Metro putting Proterra electric buses into service

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King County Metro Transit recently put its first Proterra battery-electric bus into service in Bellevue, Washington. million federal grant. million in additional grants to buy six more battery buses and a second charging station, which would enable Metro to completely convert the two Eastside bus routes to 100% electricity.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Whether you prefer to buy EV charging stations, subscribe to a Charging as a Service program, or pursue a full turnkey solution, Blink offers flexible business models to make EV charging easier. Here’s what you need to know installing EV charging stations at your c-store or truck stop.

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US DOE Awards Additional $22M to Smith Electric Vehicles US Corp; $32M Total

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Smith Electric Vehicles US Corporation to receive $32 million in grant funding toward the production of all-electric, zero emissions commercial trucks. Smith’s original DOE grant of $10 million announced on 5 August 2009 has been increased by $22 million./p>

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AeroVironment completes first electric vehicle commercial charging station installations in Hawaii

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In March of this year AeroVironment received a $820,000 contract from the Hawaii EV Ready Grants Program. The new chargers are part of Hawaii’s growing charging infrastructure currently being deployed to support electric vehicles.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

Blink Charging

Grants – Lump sums of money for specific purposes that you do not have to repay. Government agencies at all levels provide incentives for buying EVs and/or installing electric vehicle infrastructure. The CFIP provides grants to fleets for the retrofit or purchase of new Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV).

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