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SoCal Edison offering EV grant writing assistance to medium- and heavy-duty fleet owners

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The cost of electrifying commercial fleets can be a significant barrier. Although many millions of dollars in electric vehicle grants are available each year to help with the cost of going electric, the grant programs are often complex, and the application process is time-consuming and very competitive.

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California Air Resources Board approves sales of XL’s electrified Ford F-250

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XL has earned the highest number of CARB executive orders for commercial vehicle electrification in the automotive industry. . Many commercial and public fleets are deploying electrified fleet vehicles to meet these goals. —Clay Siegert, chief operating officer of XL.

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NIST seeks proposals to establish new center of excellence on advanced materials research

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Currently, the average time from laboratory discovery of a new material to its first commercial use can take up to 20 years. NIST will offer a webinar presentation on the Advanced Materials Center of Excellence on 15 July 2013, at 2 p.m. Participation in the webinar is not required to apply. Eastern time.

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Ongoing market rollout for SAE hydrogen fueling standards

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DOE’s Fuel Cell Technologies Office has made significant investment in hydrogen and fuel cell research and development (R&D) over the last decade, helping to cut fuel cell cost in half and enabling the commercialization of fuel cells for several early market applications. Earlier post.) Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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CaFCP HyPPO report describes next steps and actions in developing hydrogen fuel cell vehicle infrastructure for California

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HyPPO also discusses quantifiable improvements in cost reductions, investment strategies and station technology since 2012, while outlining a set of specific actions in six areas to further realize the establishment of the infrastructure required. The report estimates California will reach 100 stations in 2021. preparing communities.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

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The electrification of commercial vehicles, including trucks, buses and fleet vehicles, is gaining significant momentum globally. According to a report by Smart Energy Decisions , there were more than one million electric vehicles (EVs) in commercial and government fleets in the United States as of 2021, up from just over 300,000 in 2019.

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DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

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commercial viability of fuel cell vehicle technology has been demonstrated (commercial vehicles being sold). commercial viability of fuel cell vehicle technology has been demonstrated (commercial vehicles being sold). Source: DOE workshop April 2016. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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