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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The FOA modifies a much smaller and earlier-issued FOA by incorporating a supplemental $300 million appropriated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 (the stimulus bill) for the Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 2005 Section 721 to fund a competitive grant pilot program to be administered through the Clean Cities Program.

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Pike Research forecasts surge in investment and growth in advanced biorefineries through 2022

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Growth in advanced biorefinery infrastructure will be moderate through 2015 as new commercial facilities seek to demonstrate viability at scale and government support retreats from post-stimulus highs across the United States, Europe, and China. —“Industrial Biorefineries”. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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PECO Expanding Fleet with NGVs & PHEVs

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The utility is participating in a national consortium that recently was awarded a federal stimulus grant to purchase plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and the company is buying more trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) as well. The matching stimulus grant will provide up to $2.5 million for the vehicle conversions.

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Cummins Westport Inc. and Cummins India Ltd. Receive Order for 460 Natural Gas Engines

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The Government of India unveiled a transport stimulus package on 3 February 2009 to provide central funding to purchase buses for urban transport systems. Outside of New Delhi, ten other major Indian cities also have aggressive natural gas vehicle conversion programs. India imports 70% of its diesel and gasoline.

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What Is Acoustic Vehicle Warning System & Its Importance on The Roads?

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The sound produced by EVs must be louder than 56 decibels, which is equivalent to a typical conversation, but not louder than 75 dB, which is equivalent to the normal loudness of combustion vehicles. In terms of frequency, we’re talking about 1,600 Hz, which is specifically developed for the elderly, who have the most sensitive ears.

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Headwaters and University of Utah Form JV for Carbon Storage

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Headwaters said that momentum for creating an entirely new industry surrounding carbon capture and storage has been building since passage of the stimulus bill. The University of Utah has CO 2 expertise and technology developed by a team led by Dr. Brian McPherson.

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Odyne Systems delivers 7 plug-in hybrid work trucks through the Wisconsin Clean Transportation Program

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Odyne’s hybrid technology combines electric power conversion, power control and energy storage technology with Remy electric propulsion motors, modular Johnson Controls lithium-ion battery systems and other automotive-quality components. The Terex Commander 4042 digger derrick features a DUECO, Inc. ComEd received a $1.5

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