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GE researchers developing at-home chilled natural gas refueling station for NG vehicles

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GE researchers, in partnership with Chart Industries—a global manufacturer of standard and custom-engineered products and systems for cryogenic and heat transfer applications—and scientists at the University of Missouri, have been awarded $1.8 The total cost of the 28-month program will be approximately $2.3

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is [link] about $11 million to 20 new projects to help states and local governments to develop the infrastructure, training, and regional planning needed to help meet the demand for alternative fuel cars and trucks, including vehicles that run on natural gas, electricity, and propane. Bay Area Air Quality.

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MIT study concludes V2G-enabled electric commercial trucks could offer lower total operating cost than conventional diesel fleet

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Staples currently has 53 all-electric trucks, manufactured by Missouri-based Smith Electric Vehicles, in use in several American cities. Firms would also save money on fuel, and on maintenance, because electric trucks induce less wear and tear on brakes. Trucks with internal-combustion engines averaged 10.14

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USDA providing $9.6M to create 9,000 acres of BCAP project areas for non-food energy crop production

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These crops support the expected production of fuel pellets for export and in-farm heating and bio-based packaging. MFA Oil Biomass and Aloterra Energy are predominantly locally owned and have sponsored three additional BCAP projects in Missouri, Ohio and Pennsylvania, investing more than $6 million in the operation.

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USDA providing $700M to provide economic relief to more than 100 biofuel producers and 195 facilities

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USDA is making payments to 195 biofuel production facilities to support the maintenance and viability of a significant market for agricultural producers of products such as corn, soybean or biomass that supply biofuel production. The investments include more than $486 million for 62 producers located in socially vulnerable communities.

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Tesla owner reports almost $65/day fuel savings after using Cybertruck to tow construction trailer

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A Tesla owner and contractor in Missouri recently shared an observation on social media that stunned several members of the electric vehicle community. As per the Tesla owner, he is currently saving almost $65 per day on fuel costs just by using his Cybertruck to tow his construction trailer. Saves me almost $65 a day in fuel!!

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DOE to Award $41.9M in Recovery Funds to Spur Growth of Fuel Cell Markets

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million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding to 13 projects to accelerate the commercialization and deployment of fuel cells and to create jobs in fuel cell manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and support services. Nuvera Fuel Cells (Billerica, MA). The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $41.9

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