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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

billion in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce batteries and their components and to expand battery recycling capacity; $500 million in grants to US-based manufacturers to produce electric drive components for vehicles, including electric motors, power electronics, and other drive train components; and. Chrysler LLC. $70.

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ECOtality installs first DC fast charger in Tennessee

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The Tennessee Triangle,” a 425-mile stretch of interstate highway connecting Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga, is the preferred location for Cracker Barrel’s 12 DC Fast Chargers, which are suited for high-traffic commercial locations and major transportation corridors.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority.

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Joby Aviation completes a 523-mile flight in an eVTOL powered by hydrogen-electric tech

Baua Electric

By using hydrogen-electric propulsion developed by its subsidiary H2FLY, Joby recently completed a 523-mile eVTOL flight in California. Following millions in initial funding and, most recently, a California Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) grant, Joby has secured a US location for eVTOL production.

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Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024 wrap-up and final results

Baua Electric

Following the awards ceremony that evening, event officials announced which teams would advance to Saturday’s 1,550+ mile Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) cross-country main event. This year, the 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge will start in Nashville, TN, and follow 7 national historic trails all the way to Casper, WY.

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Used Car Review: The 2010 BMW Z4, an Extinct Metal Roof Convertible Experience

The Truth About Cars

I got a good impression of how the BMW fared for comfort on the drive from Nashville to Cincinnati. Climate control was an optional extra, and grants an Auto mode I don’t use. It’s not noticeable until speeds are over 45 miles per hour or so, but at freeway speeds, there’s a constant hum. Tramlining occurs as well.&

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