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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

Green Car Congress

Long-Term Plan for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) and Light- Duty Incentives—work to-date on the long-term plan required by Senate Bill (SB) 1275 (De León, Chapter 530, Statutes of 2014). Of the proposed uses of the $500-million investment, almost half ($230 million) is targeted for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project ( CVRP ).

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

To figure out how to make electric trucks work in practice, the manufacturer, the state of California, and a wide array of partners—more than a dozen all told—launched the Volvo LIGHTS (Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions) project in 2019 to test its first electric Class 8 tractors with multiple Southern California operators.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The Green Zone mode automatically switches to EV mode through navigation and driving history when driving in residential neighborhoods, past schools and hospitals. The roof ends at an integrated spoiler over the rear hatch window that incorporates the LED high brake light.

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

Blink Charging

There are certain criteria that a business must meet to be eligible to receive CFI funding, including being in a rural area, a low- or moderate-income neighborhood, and being in a community with a low ratio of private parking spots. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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NY Governor Cuomo announces “Make-Ready” program for EV charging stations; >20K EV rebates approved

Green Car Congress

Cuomo announced that the New York State Department of Public Service issued a report recommending the establishment of a statewide utility-supported “Make-Ready” Program that would provide incentives to light-duty electric vehicle supply equipment and infrastructure (EVSE&I) for both Level 2 and Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) stations.

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5 Myths About EV Charging – Busted!

Driivz

Read on as we bust those myths and shed some light on the state of EV charging today. MYTH 3: As more people buy EVs, utilities won’t be able to supply enough power to buildings or neighborhoods and homes for EV charging. MYTH 4: EV total cost of ownership (TCO) is higher than ICE vehicles.

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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

Incremental cost of dedicated alternative fuel vehicles. Vehicles eligible under the new area of interest #4 include: Light-, Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (LMHDV) using EPACT alternative fuels. Light-duty Neighborhood electric vehicles (if replacing full-size on-road vehicles). LMHDV Fuel cell electric vehicles.

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