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California ARB announces $24M grant solicitation for zero-emission truck and bus pilot commercial deployment projects

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced a grant solicitation for Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Pilot Commercial Deployment Projects. microns or less (PM 2.5 ); and NO x emissions that lead to ozone and secondary PM. Up to $23,658,000 is available for this project from FY 2014-15 funds. emissions, and 5% of GHG emissions.

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Transient Plasma Systems says advances are bringing plasma ignition technology closer to commercialization

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An innovative plug configuration that reduces the breakdown voltage, resulting in significant cost and size reduction of the power supply. Results obtained from work performed under a recent DOE grant showed nearly 80% reduction in particulates from a 1.8 hp diesel engine.

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Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

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In the release, Colorado clarifies that it includes battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric as what it refers to as zero-emission options. Instead of prohibiting gas car sales, the state says it hopes to direct consumers toward some of its grants and other programs making EVs easier to access.

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The Electric Purple Snake-Oil Machine

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After more years of tinkering, Tesla perfected his resonance transformer and was granted U.S. They could be plugged into a lamp or wall socket or wired to a battery—remember that most homes and businesses in the early 20th century were not yet electrified, and so most manufacturers offered both alternating and direct current options.

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California to award $23.6M for zero-emission drayage trucks at seaports; BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo

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The South Coast air district is teaming up with air districts in the Bay Area, Sacramento, San Diego and San Joaquin Valley to make the project a statewide demonstration of 43 zero-emission battery electric and plug-in hybrid drayage trucks built by the four manufacturers serving major California ports. Earlier post.).

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House Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Draft of Energy and Climate Legislation; Among the Many Provisions Are Cap-and-Trade, Harmonization of CAFE and California Vehicle Regulations, and Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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The bill requires electric utilities to draw up plans to implement a charging infrastructure for plug-in vehicles (that can include battery swapping, fast charging and other services). The bill also establishes an interagency council to ensure an integrated federal response to adapting to the effects of global warming.

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UK Government consultation on plans to simplify public EV chargers

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EVs don’t emit any harmful pollutants to the environment like soot, hydrocarbons, lead, ozone, carbon monoxide, or volatile organic compounds. In the UK, the deal is sweeter because you get a £3,000 grant. The charger types that you will come across include: Three-pin plug Common for homes and can connect to a 13 amp socket.