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Alpine Says A110 Successor Will Come to United States, Outlines Expansion Plan

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Alpine is to become a global brand, with seven vehicles being planned for the United States by 2027. Electrification will fundamentally change the formula for the models, as both prioritize lightness and balance over engine output. Granted, an A310 EV would probably garner some attention if designed well.

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DOE issues Notice of Intent to award $2B to accelerate domestic manufacturing of EVs; retooling and refurbishing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a notice of intent ( DE-FOA-0003113 : Domestic Manufacturing Conversion Grants) to invest $2 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to accelerate domestic manufacturing of electrified vehicles. DOE anticipates making approximately 9‐15 awards in the form of grants under this FOA.

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Blink Charging awarded grant funds to deploy DC Fast Chargers by Michigan EGLE

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Blink Charging awarded grant funds to deploy DC fast chargers by Michigan EGLE-Press Release . The six DC fast chargers were installed at two separate locations in Traverse City and Clare, Michigan, United States. The Michigan grant award further increases Blink’s footprint in the state.

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Harvard study links short-term exposure to PM2.5 with risks of common but rarely studied causes of hospital admissions; substantial economic costs

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For this study, we wanted to shed further light on the risks of exposure to short-term air pollution by searching for links between such pollution and all diseases that are plausible causes of hospitalizations. Previous studies have shown that, when inhaled, the particles can enter deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems.

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Cummins provides US Postal Service with 8 electric vans in California

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In March, Cummins began delivering eight Cummins-powered all-electric vehicles to the United States Postal Service (USPS) in California. The fully-electric Cummins PowerDrive equipped vans are expected to reduce fuel and maintenance costs as well as eliminate emissions.

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DOE proposes revising procedures for calculating petroleum-equivalent fuel economy of EVs for use in CAFE calculations

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DOE reviewed the methodology used to develop the current PEF value and its approach in light of these factors and concluded that some inputs should be updated to reflect more recent data, and that some components of the derived PEF value are not relevant to today's vehicles. Ford F-150 Lightning 237.1 Chrysler Pacifica PHEV 88.2

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Audi demonstrates C-V2X technology in California that could help reduce cyclist injuries and fatalities

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It can include traffic lights, crosswalks, road signs, school buses, construction workers and more. The CDC estimates that there are nearly 1,000 cyclist fatalities, and another 130,000 cyclist injuries that occur on roads in the United States every year.

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