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DOE to award up to $2.5M to deploy fuel-cell-powered baggage tow tractors at commercial airports

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million this year to demonstrate and to deploy fuel-cell-electric baggage tow tractors (BTT) at major US commercial airports. The target market is commercial airports and air freight distribution centers used by passenger airlines and air freight industries. Space required for battery charging can also represent a significant cost.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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While it’s great news that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in the United States, it does pose a unique issue: EV sales are now outpacing EV charging infrastructure. It’s promising to see electric vehicle sales increase, but now they need commercial EV charging stations to stay charged.

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How Truck Stops and Convenience Stores Can Benefit from Holiday EV Travel

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The number of holiday travelers has returned to pre-pandemic levels, which means a lot of people are hitting the road in the United States. The federal tax credit is worth up to 30% of the installation cost, up to $100,000 per charger. The American Automobile Association (AAA) predicts that 115.2

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MIT Energy Initiative Publishes Report on Reducing CO2 Emissions from Existing Coal Plants

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In the interim, we need a large, focused, federal program to develop and demonstrate commercial-scale technologies. The primary focus of research and development for existing coal plants should be on cost reduction of post-combustion capture. We may not see a strong CO 2 price signal for many years.

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How to Select the Right Charging Level for Your Parking Facility

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million electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States and there may be 48 million EVs on the road by 2030 , installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in your commercial or multifamily parking is an obvious choice. federal government is simplifying the transition to EVs by offering federal tax incentives.

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National Research Council Report Recommends Setting a US Carbon Budget Through 2050; Concludes Known Technologies Not Sufficient to Meet Budget Goals

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A carbon-pricing system is the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions. These opportunities can be realized at a relatively low marginal cost, thus leading to an overall lowering of the cost of meeting the 2050 emissions budget. Accelerate the use of renewable energy sources. Advance low GHG-emitting transportation options.