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NSF awards Univ. of Maryland and Genovation $438K to develop novel hybrid energy storage system for EVs

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The National Science Foundation has selected a project by researchers at the University of Maryland and their partners from Genovation Cars ( earlier post ) for a $438,418 GOALI (Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry) award to develop a novel hybrid energy storage system for electric vehicles.

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Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Ratio of BEVs to DC Fast Chargers?

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Below is a table showing the “best” and “worst” five states when calculating the ratio of BEVs in operation to DC fast charging (DCFC) ports. In these states, the number of deployed DC fast chargers has simply outpaced BEV sales. California, of course, has by far the most EVs on the road and the highest number of DC fast chargers.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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Maryland Department of Transportation. The Maryland Department of Transportation (Maryland Transit Administration) will receive funds to purchase new electric buses and support charging infrastructure as it transitions to a zero emission fleet. Connecticut Department of Transportation. 2,949,750.

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EPA approves emergency gasoline fuel waivers for 16 states and DC

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The waiver was granted by EPA in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE). EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson determined that, as a result of effects of Hurricane Sandy, extreme and unusual supply circumstances exist, which may result in a temporary shortage of gasoline compliant with federal regulations.

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Where is Blink Charging a Verified State Vendor?

Blink Charging

Maryland The State of Maryland government awarded Contract 001B2600353 to Blink for the statewide purchase of electric vehicle charging stations and equipment for governmental purposes from 2022 to 2025. When any government-run agency in Colorado wishes to purchase EVSE, it will be from us, their designated supplier.

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The Boring Company’s updated projects page no longer lists D.C.-Baltimore tunnel

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Baltimore tunnels were first outlined in 2017, and it even received some notable support from Maryland Gov. A conditional permit for the initiative was later granted by state officials. The Boring Company receives verbal ‘approval’ to build NY to DC Hyperloop tunnel. Larry Hogan. in 29 minutes. .

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Virginia Clean Cities requests proposals from Southeastern fleets interested in converting to propane Autogas

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Fleets in the following states are welcome to submit proposals: Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi and Washington DC. This is the second phase of funding availability under the Program, which began in December 2009 and will continue through 2013.

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