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Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition calls for government to prioritize investments benefiting ZETs

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The National Zero-Emission Truck (ZET) Coalition, including some four dozen organizations representing the US’ major heavy truck makers, innovators, suppliers and key stakeholders, sent a letter to Congressional leadership calling on any stimulus or recovery legislative package to prioritize investments that benefit U.S.

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DOE to Award Up to $300M in Stimulus Bill Funding for Projects to Expand Use of Alt-Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

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The installation or acquisition of infrastructure necessary to directly support an alternative fueled vehicle or advanced technology vehicle is also eligible. Bulk fuel production facilities are not eligible for selection under this announcement. Blending pumps (i.e.

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ABB launches first DC fast charger compliant with Chinese GB standard

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In addition to launching the Chinese DC fast chargers, ABB has decided to install electric vehicle charging equipment at selected offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen to facilitate charging for local staff who drive electric vehicles. ABB will create other types of DC chargers using the Chinese GB standard and localize production in Shenzhen.

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Pike Research forecasts surge in investment and growth in advanced biorefineries through 2022

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Pike Research forecasts that biorefineries globally will attract $170 billion in new capital investment between 2012 and 2022, reaching 81 billion gallons per year (BGY) of installed capacity. BGY of installed capacity worldwide in. take, or in what quantities specific products (e.g., advanced biorefineries, Pike says.

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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in 4 Charts

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considered getting into the chip-stimulus game as well. A variety of analysts agree that the most problematic shortages will begin to ease in the third or fourth quarter of 2021, though it could take much of 2022 for the resulting chips to work their way through the supply chain to products. In March of 2023, the U.S.

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Underwriters Laboratories Named Exclusive Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory for The EV Project

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The EV Project began in October 2009 when ECOtality’s eTec was awarded a federal stimulus grant of nearly $100 million from the DOE, and will deploy 4,700 Nissan LEAF EVs for the three-year study. Manufacturers work with UL to develop safer products and increase consumer confidence.

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Ener1 Establishes European Division

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Ener1 also develops commercial fuel cell products through its EnerFuel subsidiary and nanotechnology-based materials and manufacturing processes for batteries and other applications through its NanoEner subsidiary. Through its subsidiary EnerDel, it designs, develops and manufactures, advanced high energy density, lithium-ion batteries.