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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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Port Authority of Allegheny County: A $1,104,000 grant to replace two diesel transit buses with two new battery electric buses and install two charging stations. The buses will operate on the 88 Penn route, linking downtown with East End neighborhoods. Giant Eagle, Inc.: Bucks County. Chargepoint, Inc.: Butler County. Cambria County.

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California Energy Commission awards $750K to Electricore to study standardization of plug-in vehicle batteries

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. $750,000 to research value-based design options for the standardization of plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) batteries. The project survey will include identifying barriers to standardizing, researching methods to implement battery system standards, and recommending potential paths to the commercial adoption of battery standards.

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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The rebates offer up to $5,000 for the purchase of zero-emission (e.g., battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. Large commercial trucks and other heavy equipment have run on diesel fuel for many decades now. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. Put another way: Plan first, order trucks second.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. The program includes the installation of 10 alternative fuel refueling sites (two B20, one Electric Recharging, and seven CNG). Total DOE award: $15,000,000.

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The EV Transition Explained: Can the Grid Cope?

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There have been vigorous debates pro and con in the United States and elsewhere over whether electric grids can support EVs at scale. Palo Alto’s government has set a very aggressive Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with a goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions to 80 percent below the 1990 level by the year 2030.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

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EV chargers are more than just high-current electrical outlets. EV charging software manages much more than just topping up the battery in an electric vehicle. Charging-point software – EVs can draw charging current from “dumb” electric outlets. kWs and are included with EVs manufactured in the U.S.