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Li-ion manufacturer Ener1 files pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy

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million in federal grant funding under the stimulus package. Ener1 filed its Chapter 11 case in US Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of New York, in which it is requesting that the Court confirm the pre-packaged Plan of Reorganization to implement the restructuring.

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LA Metro and Via Join partner to offer shared rides to select transit stations; $1.35M grant

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The project is funded in part by the largest federal grant of its kind—a $1.35-million million grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for advanced technology to help bridge the first/last mile gap. million rides per month, and is growing rapidly.

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Feds Offer Free Chargers

Revenge of the Electric Car

A new Federal Grant will enable many electric vehicle early adopters to get their chargers for free. (A The first nine communities to participate are: Sacramento, Los Angeles the San Francisco Bay-San Jose area, New York City, Orlando, Austin, Detroit, Washington and Redmond, Wash. A $2,000 value!).

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4 Reasons EV Charging Stations on College Campuses Makes Sense

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Schools can apply for state and federal grants and incentives (EV Connect can help guide you through this entire process) that help offset initial installation costs. Wilson is a freelance writer, novelist and game writer based in Brooklyn, New York.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Postal Service * Chrysler exhibits flexibility of its electric vehicle portfolio with a new Chrysler minivan EV concept, targeted for postal delivery use * Chrysler intends to submit an application under the U.S. New York 2009: The Scion iQ goes Big Wheels! Apr 22, 2009 - Chrysler invented the minivan 25 years ago.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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Empire Corridor (New York City, Albany, Buffalo). Northern New England Corridor (Boston, Montreal, Portland, Springfield, New Haven, Albany). The Obama Administration is urging states and local communities to put together plans for a network of 100 mile to 600 mile corridors, which will compete for the federal dollars.

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Brightline Brought High-Speed Rail to Florida. Can the Public Sector Follow?

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The project , unlike the one in Florida, whose construction costs have nearly all been paid by Brightline, has received $3 billion in promised federal grants. These questions arise as the Trump administration targets public services like Amtrak and New Yorks Metropolitan Transportation Authority, threatening to pull federal funding.

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