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Coulomb Technologies ships more than 2,400 public and commercial charging stations in ChargePoint America Program

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The ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15-million matching grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area, Redmond/Bellevue, Wash.,

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ChargePoint completes ARRA-funded ChargePoint America program; 4,600 charging ports

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In May 2010, ChargePoint was awarded a $15-million dollar matching grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy. ChargePoint, Inc. Additionally, the California Energy Commission allocated $3.4

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Obama outlines plans for high-speed rail system

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The plan, which identifies $8billion provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, as well as $1billion for five years requested in the federal budget, will begin in late summer when the Federal Railroad Administration begins awarding the first round of grants. Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami).

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

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President Barack Obama, along with Vice President Joe Biden and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, released a strategic vision and plan for a high-speed passenger rail (HSR) system in the US. By late summer, the Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants. Florida Corridor (Orlando, Tampa, Miami).

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Gas stations tell Florida to stop dawdling with $198M in federal EV charger funding

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The Tampa Bay Times reported that “Michael Williams, a spokesperson for the Florida Department of Transportation, did not respond to multiple emails asking why the state has not yet opened applications and its expected timeline for doing so.” The Sunshine State can’t blame the Biden administration for its lack of action.

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New Trends in Cruising: Exclusive Beach Clubs

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Mr. Smith started a legal battle against the government and, last year, was granted the right to take his case to the Privy Council in London, the highest court for the Bahamas, a former British colony. DAguilar said during a 2021 television interview on Eyewitness News Bahamas.

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

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Now a privately owned service called Brightline , operating on Flaglers old line, is making a 21st-century pitch for the enduring virtues of train travel, moving passengers 235 miles between Miami and Orlando, with a few stops in between, and hopes to reach Tampa. The company is pursuing a second service , too: a $12.4 Brightline is one.

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