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DOE awards $98M in tax credits to automakers and suppliers for clean technology manufacturing

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $150 million in clean energy tax credits to 12 businesses to build US capabilities in clean energy manufacturing; $98 million of that goes to five automakers and suppliers towards investments in domestic manufacturing equipment. Funded at $2.3 Lead organization. Description. 30 million.

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Jeep partnering with Electrify America to install chargers at select trailheads

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Trailhead chargers coincide with launch of 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid and will support future electrified Jeep vehicles. Jeep 4xe Charging Stations will be either directly connected to the power grid or use solar power to generate electricity. The 4xe is rated at 49 MPGe and 21 miles of all-electric range.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

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Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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NY state launces series of initiatives to encourage adoption of EVs

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Charging electric vehicles at night not only saves electric vehicle owners money on their electric bill, it also helps utilities better manage the grid and benefits the entire grid system and reliability for all customers. EVolve NY to Install Charging Stations along Major Corridors and JFK Airport.

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President Obama Awards $2.3B for Tax Credits for New Clean-Tech Manufacturing Jobs; GE Gets Largest Battery-related Award

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billion in Recovery Act Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credits for clean energy manufacturing projects across the United States. President Obama announced the award of $2.3 The 183 projects in 43 states include several for the manufacturing of advanced batteries; biomass projects; and vehicles. Rogers Foam Automotive Corporation.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

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Like your smartphone, you plug it in when you arrive home and forget about it until you wake in the morning to a fully-charged battery. EVs are Better for the Grid Electric vehicles are essentially mobile power storage that can get us where we need to go. In addition, electricity in the U.S. EVs Create Good-Paying Jobs in the U.S.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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You can find incentives such as: Tax credits – These incentives lessen the amount of taxes that must be paid to the government for specific purchases. Information on how charging infrastructure affects the electricity grid. Here’s what you should know about where and how to look for fleet EV charging incentives.

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