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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The collaboration, forged by the White House in partnership with DOE and the Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Air Force and US Army, and the Environmental Protection Agency, is centered on a set of Guiding Principles to Promote Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure. 46 organizations have signed on to the principles so far.

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EV News: EV everywhere

Electric Auto Association

EV demand, value, incentives, charging… even EV Super Bowl. EV street charging. EV Charging Three times faster? EV incentives States step up to the plate Many states are creating and promoting big purchase incentives to speed up EV adoption. Ford Mustang Mach-E. EV Super Bowl Who won, the Rams or EVs? Inifniti QS concept.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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4-cylinder engine; charging capability remains the same, as does the electric range. The updated trucks, which were originally purchased in September 2015, deliver up to four times the fuel economy of a gasoline-powered vehicle, UPS said. A compact, quiet-running 650cc 2-cylinder engine replaces the previous 2.4L

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

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. The gap between states, particularly on the critical charging issue, was dramatic. California.

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Nissan launching upgraded 2012 LEAF in new US markets

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Equipped with additional standard equipment including quick charging and cold-weather features, the 2012 LEAF now will also be available for order in the Southeastern United States and Illinois. As DC fast charge stations proliferate across the country, Nissan expects this feature to become even more popular.

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EV state champion

Electric Auto Association

With four chargers installed by the county, and four more by the school district, Huron has the highest per capita charging capacity in the country. Three new EVs on the way Green Raiteros is hoping to take delivery on three additional EVs purchased with the help of a California state grant. Our town needs to get on the map.

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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 include 27 alternative fuel stations (16 CNG, 7 B20/E85, one B20, three Electric Charging) and deploy 373 alternative fuel and advance technology vehicles (235 CNG, 58 HEV, two LPG, two EV). to Florida to Mississippi to create the nation’s first propane corridor. Total DOE award: $14,999,658. Southern CA Assoc.