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GSA proposes assessing package delivery vendors on environmental and alternative fuel benchmarks

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The US General Services Administration (GSA), the government’s purchasing arm, has proposed that vendors competing for a $1.5-billion FedEx and UPS have both begun to integrate alternative fuel vehicles in their fleets. The American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF), a Washington, DC nonprofit group, commended GSA’s decision.

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California Energy Commission awards more than $17M to support alternative fuel and infrastructure projects

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $17,223,593 for eight projects including alternative fuel production, plug-in truck demonstrations, EV charging station deployment, and infrastructure planning. Pipeline transport of fuel and waterless processing will result in near-zero production emissions at the facility.

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How Federal and State Government Incentives Make It Easy to Become an EV Owner

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Whether you are looking to purchase your first electric vehicle (EV), your next EV, or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for your home, the United States has incentives, rebates, grants, and programs to help. Note that PHEVs cannot use DC fast chargers.) Must not be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return.

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Calif. Energy Commission to award more than $44M for hydrogen refueling and alternative fuel vehicle projects

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In two packages of awards, the California Energy Commission approved more than $44 million to expand the hydrogen fueling infrastructure and increase the number of alter alternative fuel vehicles on the road in the state. million to build a hydrogen fueling station in Anaheim (Orange County).

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California Energy Commission awards $3.27M to 6 clean transportation projects

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The California Energy Commission approved $3,270,066 for six clean transportation projects. The approved awards were made through the Commission's Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, created by Assembly Bill 118. Alternative Energy Systems Consulting, Inc.,

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How to Select the Right Charging Level for Your Parking Facility

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These incentives apply to the purchase of new EVs , used EVs, commercial EVs , and also include a business tax credit for the installation of charging stations. Here’s what parking managers and operators should know about commercial Level 2 and DC fast charging. Level 1, primarily a trickle charge, is suitable for residential use.

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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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The US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center also has a tool which compares the annual emissions of an EV versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle on a national or state level.

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