EPA directs nearly $1B for electric school buses
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 27, 2022
The EPA on Wednesday announced $965 million in grants for electric school buses, the first of a five-year, $5 billion program for zero-emission school buses.
The EV Project Expands to Texas; Overall Value of Charging Infrastructure Project Now at $230M
Green Car Congress
JULY 17, 2010
announced its second expansion of The EV Project, resulting in a charging infrastructure network in sixteen cities located in six states—Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Tennessee and Texas—as well as the District of Columbia. A $30-million extension of the grant funding was announced earlier this month.
Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. A team led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers measured real-time and gravimetric PM 2.5
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EPA approves emergency gasoline fuel waivers for 16 states and DC
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2012
The waiver was granted by EPA in coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE). EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson determined that, as a result of effects of Hurricane Sandy, extreme and unusual supply circumstances exist, which may result in a temporary shortage of gasoline compliant with federal regulations.
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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 16, 2021
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.
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President Obama, DOT Secretary Foxx announce $600M for 6th round of TIGER funding for transportation projects
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 27, 2014
US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined President Barack Obama to announce that $600 million will be made available to fund transportation projects across the country under a sixth round of the US Department of Transportation’s Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery ( TIGER ) competitive grant program.
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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver
Green Car Congress
JUNE 30, 2009
The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.
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Supreme Court curbs EPA authority to regulate CO2 from power plants
Green Car Congress
JULY 1, 2022
The opinion holds that Congress did not grant EPA in Section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act the authority to devise emissions caps based on generation shifting—i.e., The judgment of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit is reversed, and the cases are remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.
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US DOT awarding $600M to more than 70 transportation infrastructure projects under TIGER II
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 22, 2010
Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) II received nearly 1,000 construction grant applications for more than $19 billion from all 50 states, US territories and the District of Columbia. On 17 February 2009, DOT announced 51 grant awards from nearly 1,500 applications for TIGER I grants nationwide.
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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 20, 2010
The petition challenges the ability of EPA to grant a partial waiver for three specific reasons: The Clean Air Act does not authorize EPA to issue any partial waiver decisions. Our concern is that EPA prematurely granted the partial waiver before critical studies on the effects of E-15 use were completed. Earlier post.).
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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 11, 2019
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.
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170 ECOtality Wins $2.87M in Bay Area contracts, expands EV Project to the San Francisco Bay Area
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 3, 2011
In addition to the above contracts, ECOtality is project manager of The EV Project and will oversee the installation of 15,000 commercial and residential charging stations in 17 cities and major metropolitan areas in six states and the District of Columbia, which will now include the San Francisco Bay Area.
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ABB invests $10M in ECOtality
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2011
ECOtality is project manager of The EV Project and will oversee the installation of 15,000 commercial and residential charging stations in 16 cities and major metropolitan areas in six states and the District of Columbia. The project is funded by the US Department of Energy through a federal stimulus grant of $114.8
FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities
Green Car Congress
JUNE 5, 2020
Forty-one projects in 40 states and the District of Columbia will receive funding through the program. In this competition, FTA focused on the introduction of new technology not commonly found within US transit systems such as advancements to propulsion systems.
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186 Cadillac embarks on first hands-free cross-country highway drive with Super Cruise
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Crossing through 16 states, plus the District of Columbia, in Super Cruise-equipped Cadillac CT6 vehicles, the drive program will make stops in major cities across the US including: Cleveland, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Memphis, Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Santa Fe, New Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona. Andrew Cuomo.
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Quallion Seeking $9M from California Energy Commission in Cost Sharing for Li-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility
Green Car Congress
MAY 29, 2009
If its DOE and Energy Commission bids are granted, Quallion will begin construction of a new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility immediately in southern California, with a completion target of 2012. exist in 24 states and the District of Columbia.
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Quallion Selects Palmdale, Calif. For New Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility
Green Car Congress
JULY 9, 2009
If its DOE and California Energy Commission bids are granted, Quallion will begin construction of its new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility immediately, with the facility slated to be complete in 2012. Earlier post.).
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ECOtality installs first DC fast charger in Tennessee
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2011
ECOtality is the project manager of The EV Project and will oversee the installation of approximately 14,000 commercial and residential charging stations in 18 major cities and metropolitan areas in six states and the District of Columbia. The project will provide an EV infrastructure to support the deployment of 8,300 EVs.
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Preliminary approval of VW 2.0L TDI settlement program in US
Green Car Congress
JULY 26, 2016
Breyer of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California has granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement reached on 28 June with private plaintiffs represented by the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee (PSC) to resolve civil claims regarding eligible Volkswagen and Audi 2.0L Judge Charles R.
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Navistar to adopt SCR technology to meet 2010 EPA requirements; “In-Cylinder Technology Plus (ICT+)”
Green Car Congress
JULY 6, 2012
In June, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the EPA’s interim final rule on the use of non-conformance penalties (NCPs) in order to sell diesel engines with emissions levels above 0.20g NO x. Background.
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Federal Appeals Court vacates EPA Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 22, 2012
A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held in a 2-1 opinion that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had overstepped its authority with the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), and, as a result, vacated the regulation (USCA Case #11-1302). Earlier post.). First, the. nonattainment.
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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 26, 2016
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.
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150 Freightliner Inspiration truck receives autonomous vehicle licensing from Nevada DMV
Green Car Congress
MAY 6, 2015
Nevada has granted the first license for an autonomous commercial truck—the Freightliner Inspiration—to operate on an open public highway in the United States to Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). The driver is in control of the vehicle for exiting the highway, on local roads and in docking for making deliveries.
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Almost $1.8B in US Funding to Support Energy Research; ARPA-E and Energy Frontier Research Centers
Green Car Congress
APRIL 29, 2009
In addition, the Department of Energy announced $777 million in grants to establish 46 Energy Frontier Research Centers. ARPA-E is a new Department of Energy organization modeled after the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Roughly one-third of the centers will be supported by Recovery Act funding.
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150 DOE releases three reports showing strong growth in US fuel cell and hydrogen market
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 20, 2013
The second effort was a series of interviews with current and past FCTO personnel, a review of relevant program annual reports, and an examination of grants made under the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs that are related to hydrogen and fuel cells. 2012 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report.
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Which States Have the Lowest and Highest Ratio of BEVs to DC Fast Chargers?
EV Adoption
DECEMBER 9, 2023
DCFCs have been deployed, often from available grant programs and networks wanting to have at least a minimum presence in the state. Or they are states/territories like Hawaii and the District of Columbia that have both very high EV adoption rates and unique geographic characteristics.
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Volkswagen AG agrees to plead guilty and pay $4.3B in criminal and civil penalties; 6 execs and employees indicted
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 11, 2017
Volkswagen has agreed separate settlements with 44 US states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to resolve state consumer protection claims related to the diesel matter. The Court has scheduled a hearing on 18 January 2017 to decide whether to grant the proposed agreement final approval.
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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project
Driivz
JANUARY 28, 2024
Intended to remove the speedbumps from building a high-speed EV charging network along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors , NEVI grants cover up to 80% of the cost of new or upgraded EV charging infrastructure. Contact us today to learn how the Driivz platform can help your company qualify for funding grants.
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EAA National Board nominations from across North America
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Jonathan Macias Current Profession: Grant Manager for County Government and CEO/Founder of Sky Island, LLC How will you add value to the EAA Board? Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?
EAA National Board nominations from across North America
Electric Auto Association
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Jonathan Macias Current Profession: Grant Manager for County Government and CEO/Founder of Sky Island, LLC How will you add value to the EAA Board? Writing a grant to fund the expansion of 15 Level 2 community chargers within the city of Las Cruces, New Mexico. What is your most effective contribution toward the adoption of EVs?
Fisker Ocean Extreme achieves EPA range of 360 miles; longest of any new electric SUV under $200k
Green Car Congress
JUNE 2, 2023
The Fisker Ocean Extreme has also received both an EPA Certificate of Conformity and a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO), approving the Fisker Ocean Extreme for sale and delivery in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. The CARB Executive Order grants the Fisker Ocean Extreme the maximum 4.0
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Investing in America: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.8 Billion in Infrastructure Grants Across the Country
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 26, 2024
From improving road safety to revitalizing communities and creating economic opportunity, all 50 states, four territories, and the District of Columbia will receive RAISE grants this year from President Biden’s infrastructure law WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8
How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Infrastructure Tax Credits
EV Connect
JANUARY 4, 2021
Our expert team at EV Connect can help educate you on the best programs, grants, and rebates in your specific state to ensure you save big as you commit to sustainability. See Your State’s Incentives While the 2020 30C Federal Tax Credit is accessible in any part of the U.S.,
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EV charger network doubles under Biden-Harris, $521M in new grants fuel expansion
Baua Electric
AUGUST 27, 2024
To build on this momentum, the federal government has awarded $521 million in grants to further expand the national network, with new chargers being deployed across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes, and the District of Columbia. Get started here. trusted affiliate link* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.
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No garage, no driveway, no problem: itselectric is bringing curbside EV charging to the US
Charged EVs
OCTOBER 17, 2024
There’s actually a handful in the District of Columbia. And between the RFPs that we’ve won and the grant money that we’re getting, our investment is really allowing us to build up our team and start to get these chargers in the ground. Charged : So the ChargePoints and the EVgos of the world aren’t doing curbside charging?
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No garage, no driveway, no problem: itselectric is bringing curbside EV charging to the US – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
OCTOBER 17, 2024
There’s actually a handful in the District of Columbia. And between the RFPs that we’ve won and the grant money that we’re getting, our investment is really allowing us to build up our team and start to get these chargers in the ground. Charged : So the ChargePoints and the EVgos of the world aren’t doing curbside charging?
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US government awards $521 million in EV charging grants – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
AUGUST 29, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded $521 million in grants to build out EV charging infrastructure across 29 states, two Federally Recognized Tribes and the District of Columbia (DC), including the deployment of more than 9,200 charging ports, the US Department of Energy has announced.
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Everything You Should Know About the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program
EV Connect
OCTOBER 7, 2022
On September 27, the Biden-Harris Administration announced it has approved Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans for all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico ahead of schedule under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI for short). billion for competitive grants.
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24 states, LA and NYC file suit against Trump Administration over One National Program Rule
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2019
These standards are followed, in whole or part, by 13 other states and the District of Columbia. Earlier post.). In the lawsuit, the coalition broadly asserts that this Preemption Rule is unlawful and should be vacated.
Biden pushes through $635M in EV charger grants before Trump’s return
Baua Electric
JANUARY 13, 2025
Photo: @teslacharging/X The Biden administration awarded $635 million in EV charger grants just 10 days before Donald Trump takes office, leaving just $700,000 of the $2.5 The grants, which were announced on Friday, are made possible through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Laws $2.5 Get started here.
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The CPO’s Guide to 2025 EV Charging Infrastructure Incentives
Driivz
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Program allocates $5 billion to states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico through 2026. These amounts increase in municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants Sweden : The “Ladda bilen” grant allows for the installation of AC charging for residents in apartment buildings and workplaces.
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The CPO’s Guide to 2025 EV Charging Infrastructure Incentives
Driivz
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
The Program allocates $5 billion to states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico through 2026. These amounts increase in municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants Sweden : The “Ladda bilen” grant allows for the installation of AC charging for residents in apartment buildings and workplaces.
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear challenge on California emission rule waiver
Teslarati
DECEMBER 15, 2024
After the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granted California an exemption from federal air pollution laws in 2022, effectively letting the state set its own vehicle emissions rules, the U.S. Supreme Court last week agreed to listen to a bid from a Valero Energy subsidiary and other fuel groups to challenge the exemption (via Reuters ).
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Gas War: Appeals Court Upholds EPA Approval of California Emissions Rules
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 9, 2024
appeals court agreed to uphold the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to re-grant a waiver that allows California the ability to set its own tailpipe emissions limits and electric vehicle mandates. On Tuesday, a U.S.
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