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FHWA publishes final standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects; waiver of Buy America requirements for EV chargers

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The US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published the final minimum standards for federally funded EV charging infrastructure projects. These standards will help to ensure that chargers operated by different networks will operate similarly and provide the traveling public with a predictable EV charging experience. Background.

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London launches £110M scrappage scheme to prepare for expanded ULEZ

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Around 94% of vehicles seen driving in inner and central London, and 85% of vehicles seen driving in outer London meet ULEZ standards, meaning the vast majority of drivers will not need to pay. The new scrappage scheme and grace periods will help drivers of the remaining non-compliant vehicles prepare.

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EPA making $20M available for clean diesel projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines. Engine Upgrades: up to 50% of the cost of eligible engine upgrades.

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DOE awards $200k to support NCSU project on extreme fast charging for EVs

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A $5-million research project led by North Carolina State University’s (NCSU’s) FREEDM Systems Center focused on improving the efficiency of, and reducing the cost of, extreme fast charging (XFC) for electric vehicles (EVs) ( earlier post ) has been awarded an additional $200,000 grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE).

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DeepRoute.ai announces most advanced SUV Robotaxi fleet; 30 SAIC MARVEL R SUVs with L4 Driver 2.0

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is collaborating with prominent local and global automakers to achieve series production of L4 autonomous driving vehicles and expects to further reduce the current $10,000 cost of the solution by approximately 70%. will begin in 2024 and be available for consumer purchase afterward. DeepRoute.ai DeepRoute.ai DeepRoute.ai DeepRoute.ai

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Independent study confirms cost savings & emissions advantages for heavy-duty trucks running ClearFlame’s engine technology

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ClearFlame Engine Technologies, a startup developing net-zero engine technology ( earlier post ), announced the publication of an independent study that finds ClearFlame’s technology could help fleet owners and other heavy-duty truck operators lower total costs while meeting sustainability goals sooner than currently available alternatives.

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Clean Energy Zero Now truck orders surpass 250; heavy-duty trucks fueled by renewable natural gas

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Clean Energy’s Zero Now program makes the cost of leasing or purchasing a new natural gas heavy-duty truck equal to the price or even lower than that of the same truck equipped with a diesel engine. The company will also be utilizing renewable natural gas where available for this deployment. Clean Energy Fuels Corp. Earlier post.).

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