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Michigan Awards $543.5M in Tax Credits to Four Battery Makers, Who Announce Plans for $1.7B Investment in Li-ion Battery Plants in Michigan

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The state refundable tax credits will help the companies in their quest for some of the $2 billion in federal grants for advanced-battery research and development. Today marks a defining moment for Michigan's future as we see a new industry begin to take root and grow new jobs. Earlier post.).

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8 Reasons Government Grants Should Include Funding for Level 1 Charging Infrastructure

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But often these same people are the first ones to point out that virtually every home, apartment, condo, and commercial building in the US has electricity and a 120v outlet. PHEVs: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) currently comprise nearly 37% of all EVs sold in the US since 2011.

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Freightliner Custom Chassis and Morgan Olson Introduce Next Generation Vehicle for FCCC All-Electric Walk-In Van

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Introduced at the Hybrid Truck Users Forum (HTUF), the MT-EV WIV features a lightweight, aerodynamic design for improved efficiency. FCCC is the first company within the industry to utilize Tesla batteries for commercial applications. FCCC first introduced its plug-in, all-electric WIV chassis earlier this year. Earlier post.)

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Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporations All-Electric Walk-In Van Chassis Debuts at NTEA Work Truck Show; Enova Drive System, Tesla Battery Pack

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The new chassis model is the only one domestically engineered and the first in the industry to be completely all-electric (includes HVAC system) in North America, according to FCCC. FCCC initiated our all-electric project well before stimulus money and federal grants were available for alternative-power transportation projects.