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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $6 million to 11 projects aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. Penske Truck Leasing. 400,000.

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US DOE Awards More than $47M in Recovery Act Funding to Advance Smart Grid Development; New Smart Grid Report and Smart Grid Clearinghouse

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Smart grid supports EV and PHEV deployment through real-time pricing structures and bi-directional metering. Bi-directional metering would enable customers to purchase energy at off-peak hours and sell unused, stored energy back to the utility during peak periods at higher rates. Energy Secretary Chu also announced $10.5

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Test rides most always evoke a comment of future EV purchase. I have had memberships in the EAA, Tucson EAA, and West Michigan EV and Plug-in Vehicle Enthusiasts. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs? EV ownership promotes interest from the general public, which allows demonstrations.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

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400 million in grants to purchase thousands of plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles for test demonstrations in several dozen locations; to deploy them and evaluate their performance; to install electric charging infrastructure; and to provide education and workforce training to support the transition to advanced electric transportation systems.

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EV Chargers for All!

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Harry decided to forego buying an EV, but he remains open to purchasing one if both the affordability and charging issues are better addressed. Harry decided to forego buying an EV, but he remains open to purchasing one if both the affordability and charging issues are better addressed. “I Two obstacles stood in his way.

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

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However, Lee Vinsel , a Virginia Polytechnic Institute technology historian and expert on how regulatory policy has improved auto safety and lowered pollution warns, “Policy reflected in EVs must be crafted to reduce the risks to hundreds of millions of individuals that feel they’re not giving anything up.” economy away from fossil fuels.

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