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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

Green Car Congress

Additionally, the new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide $2.5 These standards will also require that chargers have consistent plug types and charging speeds; common payment systems; and accessible pricing information, locations, and availability.

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

Blink Charging

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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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

Blink Charging

What makes school bus fumes especially dangerous is that they often end up making their way into the vehicle cabins , schoolyards and playgrounds, and residential neighborhoods. The EPA is expecting to award at least another $500 million in funding under the 2023 CSB rebate program and a further $400 million via grant funding.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) is designed to supplement the NEVI program with funds for communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs).

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Tesla Model Y taxi fleet from Revel set for NYC launch after regulatory mix up

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” However, the TLC has granted Revel 49 licenses, according to Fromberg, covering all but one vehicle in the company’s Model Y fleet. Revel told Teslarati that it will consider growing into other neighborhoods and boroughs once the company has more of an idea of where the fleet is being utilized most frequently.

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

EV Life

Qualified residents can receive grants of up to $5,000 in buy-down assistance and special financing, plus free vehicle charging and installation. To access one of these grants for a Tesla Model 3 or Model Y, you must be approved prior to purchasing the vehicle and comply with all program requirements.

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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

Green Car Congress

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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