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U. Delaware and NRG Energy vehicle-to-grid project selling power to PJM

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A vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project between the University of Delaware and NRG Energy has begun selling power to PJM Interconnection for the power grid. Since then, the project has been selling power services from a fleet of EVs to PJM, whose territory has 60 million people in the 13 mid-Atlantic states. Earlier post.).

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Greenlots to collaborate with Volvo Trucks on electric truck charging infrastructure for fleets in Southern California; SAE J3068

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This is the first heavy-duty fleet-charging project stemming from a significant public-private partnership with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). —Rodney McGee, Chief Engineer of EV Projects, University of Delaware, and SAE Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicle Conductive Charging Task Force Chair. CARB awarded $44.8

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Proterra files for Chapter 11

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Proterra has voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware in an effort to strengthen its financial position through a recapitalization or going-concern sale. As a result of the filing, Proterra cancelled its scheduled earnings conference call on Wednesday.

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Where is Blink Charging a Verified State Vendor?

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When it comes to fulfilling EVSE requirements, state governments trust Blink to deliver and install their EV charging equipment. As part of this newly signed agreement, the Salt Lake City International Airport has already purchased and installed 10 Blink Series 7 , 48-amp Level 2 chargers. Which States Have Verified Blink as a Vendor?

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Delaware Transit Corporation. The Delaware Transit Corporation will receive funds to purchase of battery electric buses with supporting equipment and infrastructure to replace diesel buses that have exceeded their useful life. Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Prince George's County. Tahoe Transportation District.

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New Flyer advances second year production of diesel-electric hybrids for SEPTA; IAP II electrification

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It is the second installment of a five-year contract for 525 hybrid buses approved by SEPTA in May 2016. The SEPTA buses will be deployed in the City of Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs of Delaware, Montgomery, Bucks, and Chester, supporting four million people living in and around southeastern Pennsylvania.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. Delaware and Virginia. Mid-Atlantic Regional Air Management Association, Inc.