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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years. —Creighton Randall, CEO of Mobility Development.

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ZAF Energy Systems opens NiZn battery manufacturing production plant in Missouri

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ZAF ) has opened a new production facility in Joplin, Missouri, dedicated to manufacturing its initial line of rechargeable nickel zinc (NiZn) batteries. They provide a powerful and affordable alternative to their lead-acid counterparts while generating a lower environmental impact. ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (

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GE researchers developing at-home chilled natural gas refueling station for NG vehicles

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GE researchers, in partnership with Chart Industries—a global manufacturer of standard and custom-engineered products and systems for cryogenic and heat transfer applications—and scientists at the University of Missouri, have been awarded $1.8 The total cost of the 28-month program will be approximately $2.3

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DOE announces approximately $64M in funding for 18 projects to advance H2@Scale

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced approximately $64 million in Fiscal Year 2020 funding for 18 projects that will support the H2@Scale vision for affordable hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and use. Missouri University of Science & Technology. Cummins PEM Fuel Cell System for Heavy Duty Applications. Plug Power.

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Driving a Chevy Bolt EV electric car halfway across the U.S.: what it takes

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How badly do you want a new, affordable, long-range electric car? Louis, Missouri, did to become the proud owner of a new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car. Badly enough to drive it more than 800 miles without a unified fast-charging infrastructure? That's exactly what Bill Massmann, a professional land surveyor in St.

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Ford investing $3.5B to build LFP battery plant in Michigan; partnering with CATL

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These LFP batteries will power a variety of affordable, next-generation Ford EV passenger vehicles and trucks under development, most of which will be assembled in the US. LFP batteries are very durable and tolerate more frequent and faster charging while using fewer high-demand, high-cost materials. With this $3.5-billion

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Volvo Trucks Customer QCD orders 30 more VNR Electric trucks for Southern California fleet

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A modular design approach using pre-engineered components, which accelerates the project construction and installation process, minimizes interruption to QCD fleet operations and makes it easy and affordable to scale as more EVs are added to QCD’s fleet. Located in the St.

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