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First round of $700M in funding from $2.5B Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program opens

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billion Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program has opened. The CFI Discretionary Grant Program builds on the $5-billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, for which the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published finalized minimum standards in February. Earlier post.)

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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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Additionally, the new Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide $2.5 billion over five years to a full range of applicants, including cities, counties, local governments, and Tribes.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. In this second set of awards, the following recipients will receive grants and rebates: Statewide. Multi-county. Allegheny County. Giant Eagle, Inc.: Bedford County. Bucks County.

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California ARB awards $9.5M to Porterville to deploy 10 GreenPower electric buses and charging infrastructure

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The EV350 40-ft bus has a 320 kWh LiFePO 4 battery pack providing some 185 miles of range (300 km); the two 85 kW drive motors are from Siemens. GreenPower offers a range of electric powered buses deploying electric drive and battery technologies with a lightweight chassis and low floor or high floor body. GreenPower Motor Company Inc.

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EDI partners with Greenkraft for parallel-series multi-mode Class-4 CNG-PHEV truck; CEC funding

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EDI’s announcement came simultaneously with a grant approval for the combined partnership by the California Energy Commission of funding from its Energy Research and Development Division. EDI is receiving a unanimously approved $900,000 grant. Elements of the EDI-Drive. Click to enlarge.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

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Depending on the charging station, you can provide 40-65 miles of range per charging hour, perfect for stores with nearby restaurants, hotels, or entertainment as drivers may choose to charge their vehicle at your store while they are using other amenities. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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A123 to Power Plug-in Hybrid Trouble Truck for Eaton Corporation

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The program is partially funded by a $45-million grant in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the US Department of Energy. Earlier post.). A123 Systems has been developing the battery system for much of 2010 with Eaton.

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