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GOLDEN, CO – The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is partnering with Google Inc. – as well as more than 80 leading organizations in electric vehicle (EV) deployment -- on a project aimed at providing motorists and fleets with up-to-date information on EV charging station locations.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a nearly $50 million loan to the Vehicle Production Group (VPG) to develop and manufacture a compressed natural gas (CNG) version of the company's MV-1 wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
Read More →WASHINGTON - Cities in the Clean Cities coalitions and national parks can partner with one another to get funding from the $5 million available each year for "green" transportation projects.
Read More →CHICAGO - At a hearing Nov. 15 on a proposal to establish first-ever fuel economy rules for commercial and work trucks and engines, the chairman of the American Truck Dealers (ATD) urged federal regulators to ensure that any new mandates are "appropriate, cost-effective and technologically feasible."
Read More →WASHINGTON - Overall, the best fuel economy performers are hybrids, but the 2011 fuel economy leaders also include fuel efficient clean diesels as well as gasoline models.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy have released the 2011 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides information about estimated mileage and fuel costs for 2011 model-year vehicles.
Read More →DENVER - The Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance will hold a free workshop Sept. 9 in Denver. The training seminar will cover alternative fuel quality, infrastructure, available vehicles, safety, and environmental impact of propane, ethanol, biodiesel, and compressed natural gas.
Read More →SAN DIEGO - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and General Motors challenged university engineering students from across North America to re-engineer a GM-donated vehicle to minimize the vehicle's fuel consumption and emissions, while maintaining its utility, safety, and performance.
Read More →WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected nine projects totaling more than $187 million to improve fuel efficiency for heavy-duty trucks and passenger vehicles.
Read More →FT. LAUDERDALE, FL - Broward County offered tips for local municipalities looking to reduce their carbon footprints at a recent meeting with representatives from cities in the county that received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy.
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