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DOE Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute awards ~$10M to 10 projects

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The selected organizations (and project descriptions) from this first call selection are: University of Connecticut. The project goal of this proposed Smart Connected Workers program is to create affordable, scalable, accessible, and portable smart manufacturing systems (A.S.A.P. University of California, Irvine.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The funding is for the incremental cost of a battery electric bus over a CNG bus and leverages federal, state, local utilities and local match to purchase the battery electric buses for service expansion. Connecticut Department of Transportation. The new buses will be used on routes that connect residents to employment opportunities.

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Road Test: 2023 Genesis GV60 EV

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Bluetooth connection for up-to two devices with USB C-type power and data ports, wireless phone charging and a Wi-Fi Hotspot complete the technology. Face Connect and Fingerprint Reader , when programmed, allows for doors to be unlocked and unlocked by looking at the B pillar, while the fingerprint reader provides access to vehicle systems.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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Connecticut Green Bank. A multi-partner team, led by PNNL as part of the Battery500 research consortium, will receive an award of up to $10 million per year for five years to drive progress on DOE’s goal of reducing the cost of vehicle battery technologies. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. California Air Resources Board. ChargePoint.

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EV Charging Basics for Property Developers

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Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Rebates are on a percentage basis: 50% of project costs, or up to $2,000 per unit and $4,000 per site. Level 2 equipment installations by businesses, nonprofits, and local governments within the county can get a 25% rebate of the cost, or up to $2,000.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV

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The BZ4X will be sold throughout the world, but in America it will be first offered (April 2022) in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. Narrow LED tail lights, with a connecting light strip, take-up little space, revealing a modern design.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Several states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Virginia have also passed “ right to charge ” laws that allow renters at single or multifamily dwellings to install EV Level 1 and 2 chargers on their rental premises, but the tenants are responsible for all installation costs.