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EDI partners with Greenkraft for parallel-series multi-mode Class-4 CNG-PHEV truck; CEC funding

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EDI’s solution can improve the fuel economy of a conventional CNG-powered medium-duty truck by more than 40%, the company said. EDI’s announcement came simultaneously with a grant approval for the combined partnership by the California Energy Commission of funding from its Energy Research and Development Division. Click to enlarge.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program Designed to supplement the NEVI program, the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary (CFI) Grant Program makes funds available for communities with Community Charging and Fueling Grants and within AFCs via Alternative Fuel Corridor Grants.

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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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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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To figure out how to make electric trucks work in practice, the manufacturer, the state of California, and a wide array of partners—more than a dozen all told—launched the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project in 2019 to test its first electric Class 8 tractors with multiple Southern California operators.

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How To Choose the Right EV Charging Equipment for Your Dealership

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of all light-duty vehicles registered were all-electric, “a 74 percent increase year-over-year and a noticeable change, compared to a 4.3 Public charging for dealerships Installing EV charging stations for general public use will be a service to your neighborhood and can act as another source of revenue for your dealership.

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Bright’s Plug-In Car: Aerodynamics Are Key

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This new company, Bright Automotive , is founded by ex-GM EV1 people, and the super efficient Rocky Mountain Institute to make plug-in hybrids in Indiana. Bright Automotive says it soon release an electric car with a 100 mile per gallon plus plug-in – and the company says it will keep the car economically priced. by: Michael Kanellos.

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An inside look at how utilities view EVs: expanding electricity sales without adding new customers

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This can be a complex undertaking, especially for companies that work in different regions, as there are around 1,600 utilities in the US, subject to a wide variety of different state and local regulators. Anyone who would deploy any kind of large-scale EV charging project needs to work closely (and early) with their local electrical utility.

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