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Vision Industries to supply 20 Class 8 fuel-cell hybrids if H-GAC closes on DOE ZECT award

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The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) has been selected to negotiate the terms of a US Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Emission Cargo Transport (ZECT) Demonstration grant. The submitted grant proposal is subject to a 48/52% cost-share between the DOE and the Cleantech Alliance. Earlier post.) Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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Texas awarding up to $5.7M for alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles

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million in grants to eligible individuals, businesses, governmental entities, and school districts, to replace older diesel vehicles with new alternative fuel and hybrid vehicles. The eligible reimbursement amounts range between 50% and 80% of the purchase costs depending on the model year of the vehicle and engine being replaced.

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Ford to collaborate with Universal Technical Institute on EV training curriculum

Teslarati

With substantial increases in electric vehicle purchases and ownership in 2021 and forecasts for plenty of additional growth over the next several decades, the need for EV-trained automotive technicians will only increase over the coming years. Houston, TX. The nine campuses are: Avondale, AZ. Bloomfield, NJ. Mooresville, NC.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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The vehicles and infrastructure being funded include the use of natural and renewable gas, propane, ethanol, biodiesel, electricity, and hybrid technologies. Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education. Total DOE award: $14,999,905.

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Electrify Your Fleet Faster With Incentives and Rebates

EV Connect

Federal Incentives for Electric Fleets There are a variety of federal tax credits and incentives for purchasing electric vehicles, as well as for expanding America’s charging network and EV infrastructure. More modest programs include Houston’s 24-hour expedited permitting process for electric vehicles.

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