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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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The project selections were approved as part of the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting equipment and facilities. Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. The Port Authority of Allegheny County in Pittsburgh, PA, will receive $5.1

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Kansas Geological Survey Receives $5M Grant to Study CO2 Storage

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The Kansas Geological Survey based at the University of Kansas has received a nearly $5 million grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to study the feasibility of storing carbon dioxide underground. Kansas Geological Survey geologists Lynn Watney and Saibal Bhattacharya are leading the investigation. Lynn Watney.

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NSF funds U of Kansas researcher developing machine learning technology to monitor and prevent thermal runaway in Li-ion batteries

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Supported by a new five-year, $500,000- grant from the National Science Foundation, a researcher from the University of Kansas is developing machine learning technology to monitor and prevent overheating in lithium-ion batteries. —Huazhen Fang.

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Department of Interior awards initial $560M to 24 states to plug, cap and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells

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Eligible states have indicated that there are more than 10,000 high-priority well sites across the country ready for immediate remediation efforts, with more lined up for future action. Twelve states—including Kansas, New Mexico and Ohio—have prioritized capping wells in disadvantaged communities. California. 1,000-1,200.

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Waffle House is getting NEVI DC fast chargers in Tennessee

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Tennessee’s future oasis of DC fast charging and Waffle House comfort food is the only restaurant in Tennessee’s first round of NEVI awards and one of just two spots not doubling as a gas station or convenience store. The charging stations must have 24-hour public accessibility and provide restrooms, food and beverage, and shelter.

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USDA and DOE award $47M in RD grants for biofuel, bioenergy and biobased product projects

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Grant recipients are required to contribute a minimum of 20% of matching funds for research and development projects and 50% of matching funds for demonstration projects. University of Kansas Center for Research , Lawrence, Kan., Each award was made through a competitive selection process. University of Florida , Gainesville, Fla.,

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Enova Announces Incremental 100 System Order from Smith Electric Vehicles

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The order for 100 Enova 120kW drive systems will be installed into Smith Newton trucks in Kansas City, MO. This order is a part of the expected 500+ units through 2011 funded via the $32M DOE award granted to SEV earlier this year. This recent order follows three previous orders from SEV totaling 220 units for 2010.