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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets. CALSTART Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority; ElDorado National; BAE Systems; Ballard Power Systems.

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Winnebago, Motiv unveil all-electric healthcare vehicles

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Based on the average cost of fuel in the US, the eMLU is expected to save $150,000-$200,000 in combined diesel fuel and maintenance savings. Winnebago Specialty Vehicles is showcasing an all electric, zero-emissions chassis at the Mobile Health Clinics Forum, 14-17 September 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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DOE to award up to $2M to 3 projects for hydrogen and fuel cell supply chain and manufacturing analysis

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Funded in part by the Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiative, this funding opportunity supports the Department’s broader effort to boost US competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. The database will allow for the release and maintenance of a directory tool for public interaction with the data.

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Swaying toward EV mobility

Electric Auto Association

“We partner with real estate developers, cities, and nonprofits to utilize government clean energy incentives, grants, and other sources of funding,” Peters explained. They need access to EVs so they can save on gas and car maintenance… and at the same time help the planet.” Rental periods average approximately 1.5

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

The following testimony by Mr. Benford was presented by Clean Fuels Ohio on April 4, 2022 to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Ohio Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry. My EV battery is warrantied for a minimum of 100K miles and eight years. There is so much to love about driving electric!

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. It would also fund stationary fuel cells to provide primary and emergency back-up power for the bus maintenance and storage facilities.

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