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Norwegian shipping industry pursuing battery-powered ships

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Some 120 managers representing the entire maritime cluster gathered at a DNV seminar last week. 15 years ago, the Norwegian cluster was looking into opportunities for gas-fueled ships. The Viking Lady, owned by Eidesvik Offshore, will have a battery package installed this spring. Earlier post.)

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Honda signs E-KIZUNA project agreement with City of Saitama for EV, PHEV and electric scooter testing; new household gas cogen unit with more efficient EXlink engine

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This comprehensive energy management system features several Honda-developed energy production technologies, for example, a gas engine cogeneration unit and a solar power system. Honda also plans to construct and test its Honda Smart Home System in Saitama in the spring of next year. Household cogeneration unit going on sale. Earlier post.)

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Southern chapters embrace EV inclusion

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Compelling diversity discussions As part of their Electricarpalooza 2021 , the Drive Electric RVA chapter in Richmond, Virginia hosted a seminar now viewable online, Building a a new (and better) model for transportation, that included an in-depth discussion of racial equity and diversity issues. At the local level, chargers can be installed.

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Volkswagen and Audi launch sustainability programs for US introduction of e-Golf BEV and A3 e-tron PHEV; carbon offsets with 3Degrees and solar energy

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VoA made the announcement at the Management Briefing Seminar, hosted by the Center for Automotive Research. Volkswagen of America chose to include carbon reduction efforts in California and in Texas with projects geared towards forestry conservation and landfill gas capture. SunPower: residential solar with energy storage.

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Progress! IRA signed into law

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The IRA restores the 30% tax credit for an EVSE, and its cost of installation, to a maximum credit of $1000 (businesses may claim a larger amount). Originally, this credit ended last year, but has now been extended for installations through 2022 and is retroactive to the beginning of the year.

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Southern chapters embrace EV inclusion

Electric Auto Association

Compelling diversity discussions As part of their Electricarpalooza 2021 , the Drive Electric RVA chapter in Richmond, Virginia hosted a seminar now viewable online, Building a a new (and better) model for transportation, that included an in-depth discussion of racial equity and diversity issues. At the local level, chargers can be installed.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Gas Technology.

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