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New $17M California program to improve access to clean alternative transportation modes in most vulnerable communities

Green Car Congress

The two-year pilot project sets up a voucher program for buying or leasing clean vehicles, electric bicycles, scooters and other equipment, and by funding the infrastructure—charging stations, bike and scooter racks, for example—needed for these projects. The $17 million funds the program for two years.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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However, widespread commercial use of electric drive on long-haul and heavy-duty routes is not yet feasible. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are considered alternative fuels. We also need to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to clean alternative energy sources.

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DOE dishes out $300million in grants

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. - City of Chicago, Department of Environment’s Chicago Area Alternative Fuels Deployment Project: $14,999,658 will help deploy 554 alternative fuel and hybrid electric vehicles as well as install 153 alternative fuel and electric vehicle charging stations throughout the region. -

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How To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint — And Why It’s Smart Business

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Understanding your carbon footprint, how to reduce it and what role electric vehicle (EV) charging stations can play in it can help you achieve your organization’s goals for sustainability. It’s good for the environment, it’s good for your future, and it happens to be good for your brand’s bottom line, too. Where does it come from?

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