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Connecticut providing up to $3K cash rebate for buyers of BEVs, FCEVs, and PHEVs while funding lasts

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Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced the Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate Program (CHEAPR). Under this new initiative, a cash rebate of up to $3,000 is now available for Connecticut residents, businesses, and municipalities who purchase or lease an eligible electric vehicle (EV).

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

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Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description. City of Fairfield. 746,456.

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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The signatories are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Reductions ranged from 1%-53% for NO x , 3%-23% for PM 2.5 , and 1%-55% for well-to-wheels CO 2 e.

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FuelCell Energy signs 2 long term service agreements for direct fuel cell power plants purchased by a California utility

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megawatt Direct FuelCell power plants previously purchased and located at two California universities. FuelCell Energy offers a portfolio of services for fuel cell power plants ranging from one to 20 years. FuelCell Energy, Inc. Both plants are installed and have generated power with full operation expected within the next few weeks.

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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade

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Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power that cover more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. Renewable Energy Efforts in North America.

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The US’ EV incentives are being updated: Here’s some useful tips

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The map shows that the total number of state-level EV laws and incentives ranges from 6 (many midwestern and mountain states) all the way to 136 (California). Some of the most significant incentives exist or will exist, in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Delaware, and Maryland.

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Tesla Model 3 fleet chosen as new law enforcement vehicle in Texas county

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The Dallas County Commissioners Court approved the purchase of three Model 3 all-electric sedans yesterday. “It’s the purchase of the Teslas that we’ve been talking about when we talk about the great job that our automotive service center is doing and our environment. . It’s plain and simple.

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