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GAF Energy’s new Texas factory is about to make a lot of nailable solar shingles

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The best time to install solar shingles is when it’s time for a new roof, and GAF’s are warranted to withstand winds up to 130 mph. GAF Energy told Electrek in 2022 that Timberline Solar is about half the cost of a Tesla solar roof and is cost-competitive with rack-mounted solar systems.

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Ohio EV Tour stops for a day of Dayton hospitality 

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Kettering invented the electric starter for gasoline engines in 1912, and mass production techniques were introduced, the cost of gasoline cars was significantly reduced. For more on Dayton’s EV history, read Miami Valley's Marvelous Motor Cars. The weather tried to dissuade us from our task, but failed.

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First $300M tranche of VW National ZEV investment targets charging infrastructure; 150kW+ fast charging on highway network

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Chicago, Portland, Boston, Seattle, Philadelphia, Denver, Houston, Miami, and Raleigh—and several highway corridors. Installing charging infrastructure (approximately $250 million); Public Education initiatives (approximately $25 million); and. personnel, other business expenses).

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DOE to award $30M for research on onboard natural gas storage and at-home refueling; $10M for algal biofuels

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President Obama announced both new programs during a speech on Thursday at the University of Miami. Low-pressure approaches inherently reduce the burden (cost) of home refueling.). Innovative low-cost high-performance compressor technology for high-pressure approaches. Natural gas vehicles.

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Miami commits to putting 100 electric school buses on the road

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Image by Al Diaz; via Miami Herald. Miami-Dade county is set to receive nearly $20 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to help cover the costs of 50 new electric school buses and 16 DC fast chargers, bringing the public school district’s total to 100 electric buses. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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

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The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will receive funding to purchase Proterra 35-foot, battery electric, zero emission buses with a capitalized lease for the electric battery and to install electric charging stations at the Sylmar/San Fernando Valley and Downtown Bus Facilities. Redding Area Bus Authority.

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

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Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit This tax credit, which runs from now to the end of 2032, can be used for either residential homes or the installation of EVSE at businesses. If the property is not used for business or investment purposes, it must be installed on property used as a main home.