Battery Recycling Tech is Improving!

Lithium-ion batteries are a hot topic in the EV world. Battery use has soared, but the technologies to optimize the recycling of these batteries have not kept pace.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) first lithium-ion battery recycling center, called the ReCell Center, will help the United States grow a globally competitive recycling industry and reduce our reliance on foreign sources of battery materials.

Watch this Tech Talk to learn more about this project and dive into the importance of lithium-ion battery recycling, industry challenges, and innovative solutions being developed at the ReCell Center.

Register for EPA's Upcoming Clean School Bus Grant Program Webinars

The 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Grant Program is open through August 22nd! This is the first grant funding opportunity through the multi-year funding program and follows the 2022 CSB Rebate Program, which was the first round of funding. Under the 2023 Grant Program, EPA anticipates awarding approximately $400 million in competitive grant funding to eligible applicants for the purchase of zero-emission (ZE) school buses, clean school buses, and ZE charging infrastructure.

Planned webinars for this summer:

July 11 @ 1 PM ET - Fleet Planning & Route Analysis the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

July 19 @ 3 PM ET - July 19 @ 3 PM - Grant Forms, Popular Q&A, and Self-Certification

July 26 @ 3 PM ET - Training & Maintenance Considerations with the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

 Aug 9 @ 1 PM ET - OIG Fraud Prevention & Best Practices

Aug 30 @ 1 PM ET - 2023 Grants: Feedback & Next Steps

View slides and recordings from previous webinars.

Chargepoint Offers On Demand Webinar

Billions of dollars in government and utility incentives are available for businesses to help cover the costs of installing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. With more than 15 years of experience in the electric fueling industry, ChargePoint can help you find the funds you need to begin your EV charging deployment.

Any business or nonprofit can benefit from this webinar, where you'll learn:

• What grants, rebates and tax credits are available right now, including the $7.5 billion NEVI program
• How to apply for incentives in your area
• What kinds of costs you can cover with incentives
• How Dotson Electric utilized a grant to install public DC fast chargers in Alabama
• How ChargePoint can help your organization find funding for your EV charging needs

Request a viewing.

Federal Appropriations Update

FY 2024 Clean Cities Report Language

House Energy and Water Bill – Approved by House Appropriations Committee on 6/22/2023

The recommendation provides $100,000,000 for Vehicle Technology Integration and Deployment, previously called Outreach, Deployment, and Analysis.

The Department is directed to continue to support the Clean Cities alternative fuels deployment program focused on vehicles that can deliver lower emissions and meet customer needs, which can include vehicles powered by biofuels, electricity, hydrogen, natural gas, renewable natural gas, propane, and renewable propane. The nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions are uniquely suited to assist state and local governments, school districts, and public and private sector fleets with successful implementation of the sustainable transportation programs. Within available funds, the recommendation provides not less than $65,000,000 for deployment through the Clean Cities program, including not less than $20,000,000 in direct cooperative agreements with the Clean Cities Coalitions and not less than $40,000,000 for competitive grants to support alternative fuel, infrastructure, new mobility, and vehicle deployment activities. When issuing competitive grants in support of these activities, the Department is encouraged to include some awards that range from $500,000 to $1,000,000 each and to include at least one Clean Cities coalition partner. The Committee encourages the Department to ensure balance in the award of funds to achieve varied aims in fostering broader adoption of clean vehicles and installation of supporting infrastructure. The Committee further encourages the Department to prioritize projects that can contribute the greatest reductions in lifecycle emissions. The Committee encourages the Department to work with the Department of Transportation and industry on coordinating efforts to deploy EV charging infrastructure. The Committee encourages the Department to explore ways in which the Clean Cities Program can leverage funding to provide greater support, including through grants, technical assistance, and community engagement, for electrification efforts.

Courtesy of Transportation Energy Partners.

Tuk Around and Find Out!

Have you seen the green Tuk Tuks around downtown Jax? Go Tuk’n provides much needed transportation services to connect to urban hubs in partnership with JTA. They also provide a variety of private transportation tours and events.

Founder and President Stephanie Dale joined our June Clean Fuels Board meeting to share her company’s story and experience with alternative fuels. Go Tuk’n is expanding their fleet with diverse alternative fuels based on the needs of each vehicle type.  We’re thrilled to see Go Tuk’n go green inside and out!

Learn more about Go Tuk’n. 

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