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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

Green Car Congress

The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. FHWA also released the final Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers. In addition, these standards establish workforce training provisions. Background.

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The Net-Zero Neighborhood: Advanced Energy Storage and Highly Efficient Photovoltaics Take Transportation Off the Gasoline Grid and Residential Off the Electric Grid

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Gil Weigand of Oak Ridge National Laboratory outlined his vision of a critical solution to the energy, climate and ensuing national security threats facing the US: the Net-Zero Neighborhood (NZN). batteries); the creation of grid-enabled consumer-side energy generation appliances; and a robust set of standards and protocols.

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As the off-road vehicle market rushes to electrify, standards are lagging behind

Charged EVs

Unfortunately, thanks to the fast pace of electrification and the slow pace of standards bodies, electrical safety standards for heavy vehicles are lagging behind the market. Charged : So, there’s a lack of standards for vehicles that use higher-voltage electrical architectures? Geoff Schwartz: Yes.

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Lobbyists Estimate Billions in Fines If New Fuel Economy Rules Adopted

The Truth About Cars

A letter from talking heads at an outfit called the American Automotive Policy Council outlines what it estimates billions of dollars in fines could be levied at companies like General Motors and Stellantis if a government proposal to hike fuel economy standards through 2032 is adopted. Reuters is reporting the concerns were sent to the U.S.

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Vacation Rentals: How to Shrink Your Carbon Footprint

Baua Electric

Search for sustainable rentals The nonprofit Sustonica validates short-term rentals based on sustainability standards, including conserving water and minimizing waste. She recommends travelers live like locals, including taking public transportation, visiting neighborhoods beyond city centers and patronizing small businesses.

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Mayor of London backs diesel car scrappage scheme; London ranked 9th best world city in new air quality study

Green Car Congress

I think we’re saying it should be £1-2,000 for people who have been seduced into buying a diesel vehicle and I feel very sorry for them. Everyone should be very clear this has been a massive failure of policy, millions were told they were doing the right thing, the environmentally-friendly thing, by buying a diesel.

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CEO Mary Barra & General Motors Make Sure The Greenius Is Rewarded For His Many Years Of EV Advocacy

Creative Greenius

Last week, as part of the little known and unadvertised “Bolt Buyback” program GM quietly created in response to the recall of all their 2017- 2019 Bolts, Chevy paid $37,900 to buy this car back from us. The standard version with only 220 miles of range was a long way off for someone who wanted his own electric car to start 2017.