The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition recently played a key role in helping seven school systems in the state secure $7.8 million to purchase a fleet of new electric buses. The arrangement is part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. Casey Foster, fleet manager for the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, […]
As EVs and charging stations become more common in Alabama and across the nation, there is a need for first responders to be better equipped and prepared to respond to emergencies involving EVs and, more specifically, lithium-ion batteries. The Alabama Fire College is working to ensure that first and second responders in Alabama are trained on how to
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A new podcast about electric vehicles (EVs), featuring experts from Alabama, released its first episode today, with more slated to hit streaming platforms in the coming weeks. The Drive Electric Alabama Podcast features discussions about the EV transition; EV infrastructure, funding and automobile manufacturing; as well as EV ties to economic development, training and workforce development in
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MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Drive Electric Alabama — a “statewide coalition dedicated to improving [Alabama] through the adoption of electric vehicles” — will be holding an electric vehicle event in Mobile in honor of Earth Day, according to a news release. The Electric Vehicle event is scheduled to happen in four Alabama cities — including Mobile. Events
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EPA DERA FUNDING OPPORTUNITY EPA anticipates awarding a total of approximately $115 million under this NOFO: $58 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding and $57 million in FY 2023 funding, subject to the availability of funds, the quantity and quality of applications received, and other considerations. To address these diesel emissions and protect
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MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $1 million to make it more convenient for electric-vehicle drivers to charge their vehicles in Alabama. Gov. Ivey awarded three grants from funds remaining from Alabama’s portion of the nationwide Volkswagen settlement plan for electric charging stations at businesses and public venues in three locations, all in east
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YOU ARE INVITED! Thursday, November 2nd. Marion Art Center Drive Clean Rural USA Workshop Marion, Alabama The City of Marion is hosting a free educational workshop on Thursday, Nov 2nd from 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch will be served. The purpose of the workshop is to discuss the many benefits of utilizing alternative fuels
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Birmingham Parking Authority celebrated the opening of its first electric vehicle charging station Wednesday at its Avondale Village parking lot. “This charging station is an important milestone not only for the Birmingham Parking Authority but for the city of Birmingham as well,” said Andre Davis, executive director and CEO of the BPA. “This is the
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