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NetZero Insider’s transportation coverage for this week featured reporting by John Stang on a new Washington state program that provides incentives for low- and moderate-income residents to purchase or lease electric vehicles.


The state will offer up to $9,000 for a three-year lease and up to $5,000 for the purchase of a new vehicle. These rebates are among the largest in the country and can be paired with federal rebates of up to $7,500 for new EVs. The program is funded to the tune of $45 million and will expire in June 2025.


Along with federal and state incentives, declining technology expenses are helping to lower overall costs for EVs. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lithium-ion battery packs for EVs declined in cost by about 90% between 2008 and 2023.


In aircraft news, United Airlines announced it is purchasing an initial batch of 1 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Neste to use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. This marks the first time a major U.S. airline has regularly relied on SAF at an airport outside of California.


In hydrogen news, the U.S. Army is testing a prototype fuel cell rescue truck with a purported 1,500-mile range.


Finally, a public transit advocate makes the case for increased funding for mass transit as a way to cut transportation emissions while also reducing barriers to transportation access.


All that and more in this week’s Intelligence Report:


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International

A high-efficiency poly-input boost DC-DC converter for energy storage and electric vehicle applications

This paper presents an innovative poly-input DC-DC converter designed to significantly enhance energy storage and electric vehicle applications. Nature


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Electric Vehicles

Ohio

Cleveland Police add 2-wheeled EV vehicle to traffic unit

Cleveland police rolled out a new two-wheeled electric vehicle that allows them to cover big events more efficiently. The department announced the pilot program for the Cleveland Division of Police's Traffic Unit fleet Aug. 7. Police said they evaluated the feasibility of incorporating two-wheeled electric vehicles into the fleet and found the high-tech e-motos offer practical uses for their division's operational needs. WOIO


Texas

Driving An Electric Vehicle In Texas On Clean, Renewable Electricity

Octopus Energy and Rivian announced a collaboration where Rivian owners who live in Texas can use 100% clean, renewable electricity to charge their electric vehicles at home. CleanTechnica


U.S.

EV Battery Pack Costs 90% Lower in 2023 Than in 2008

The decline in cost is due to improvements in battery technologies and chemistries, as well as improvements in manufacturing and increases in production volume. CleanTechnica


U.S.

Defense Department focuses on green hydrogen to power fuel cell vehicles

The U.S. Army is testing a new type of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell vehicles in the form of a rescue truck with a massive 1,500-mile range between refuelling. Hydrogen Fuel News


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Fuel Cells

U.S.

OPINION: Public transit: A bulwark against the climate crisis

The climate crisis necessitates bold and proactive measures. Investing in public transit isn't merely an option -- it's a moral imperative and a practical solution to combat climate change while fostering equitable and sustainable urban development. By prioritizing public transit, policymakers can chart a course towards a more resilient, inclusive, and environmentally sustainable future for all, writes LeeAnn Hall, director of Just Strategy's National Campaign For Transit Justice. OtherWords


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