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First 35 State plans to build out EV charging infrastructure approved; more than $900M in FY22 and FY23 funding

Green Car Congress

The Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the approval—ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program ( earlier post )—of 35 Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Deployment Plans from States, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

Cars That Think

In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. Several factors combine to make Puerto Rico an ideal place for solar power and microgrids. The group is a pioneer in bringing solar energy to Puerto Rico, having installed the first photovoltaic (PV) panels in Adjuntas in 1999.

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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects

Green Car Congress

TIGER Discretionary Grants may be used for up to 80% of the costs of a project. DOT may increase the Federal share above 80% only for projects located in rural areas, in which case DOT may fund up to 100% of the costs of a project. intermodal projects. The $474-million 2013 TIGER round alone supported $1.8

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DOE reports show major potential for wave and tidal energy production near US coasts

Green Car Congress

To support the development of technologies that can tap into these water power resources, DOE’s Water Power Program is undertaking a detailed technical and economic assessment of a wide range of water power technologies in order to more accurately predict the opportunities and costs of developing and deploying these innovative technologies.

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Grandmother Is Stranded When Her Parrot ‘Plucky’ Could Not Board Flight

Baua Electric

Fraterrigo, who was born in Puerto Rico and had vacationed there with her husband over the years, would not think of traveling without Plucky, her son, Robert Fraterrigo, said. Mr. Fraterrigo said that Frontier initially would not budge, refunding the cost of the ticket (about $190) and giving his mother a $250 voucher.

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InDEED, a success

Electric Auto Association

Sponsored by the EAA and Plug In America , DEED featured events in 34 states , as well as Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic. The Central Jersey Electric Auto Association hosted Rise of the Gen Z Electric Driver , a virtual presentation focused on three students who share the cost of an EV.

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Where to Start with EV Charging for Convenience Stores & Truck Stops

Blink Charging

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program The NEVI program makes funding available to all 50 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico for EV charging projects along AFCs. Let’s look at some of the available funding for businesses. Any projects funded via CFI must meet the EV Charging Minimum Standards Rule.

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