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DOE to award up to $2.5M to deploy fuel-cell-powered baggage tow tractors at commercial airports

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After DOE catalyzed these early fuel cell applications, private financing has been used to deploy thousands of forklifts and back-up power devices, the department noted. DOE is encouraging applicants for this FOA to leverage other federal programs and incentives.).

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Mn/DOT assessing potential for mileage-based user fee to replace fuel tax; Battelle conducting technology assessment

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These funding sources support construction and maintenance of the highway system. Other state DOTs also are researching alternative financing methods to supplement or replace a gas tax. Minnesota’s highway revenues are derived from three sources: the gas tax, vehicle registration fee or tabs and the motor vehicle sales tax.

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