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NIST Awards $123M in 12 Recovery Act Grants for New Research Facilities; Univ. of Ky CAER to Expand Capacitor and Battery Manufacturing Research with its $11.8M Award

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The US Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has awarded more than $123 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grants to support the construction of new scientific research facilities at 11 universities and one non-profit research organization. for a nanoscience metrology facility; $6.9

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Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Ratio of BEVs to DC Fast Chargers?

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DCFCs have been deployed, often from available grant programs and networks wanting to have at least a minimum presence in the state. For the District of Columbia, most EV drivers live in the surrounding states of Virginia and Maryland, and will charge at home or at fast charging stations in those states.

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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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Like the Recovery Act-funded projects, the annual Clean Cities projects include grants for vehicles, infrastructure, and education. Maryland Energy Administration’s Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative. Last week, the Department of Energy also announced that. Total DOE award: $6,917,200.

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Biofuel Companies and Trade Associations Push for Extension to Investment Tax Credits for Cellulosic Biofuels and The Inclusion of Algae Biofuels

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Similar mechanisms exist for other renewable energy industries, including wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass for electricity under the tax code (26 USC § 48). Maryland Biotechnology Center. Specifically, the group sent a letter to Committee Chairman Rep. Sander Levin (D-MI) and Ranking Member Rep. Algal Biomass Organization.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Transit agencies began submitting their proposals after the FTA announced rules for the Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) grant program as part of the Recovery Act last March. Since President Obama signed ARRA into law in February, grants totaling more than $7.2 The DOT is making $48.1 Of that, $26.5

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Montgomery County, Maryland. Broward County.

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Letting in the Light

Electric Auto Association

Chasing EVs for 50 years Smith, who grew up on a family farm in Maryland, began working on bicycles when he was a child, and built his own ebike at 14. “I Grant applications have been submitted to bring an LEV Technician Training and Certification program to high school students using a basic, 3-wheel electric scooter or kcart.

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