DOE awards $300 million to 25 Clean Cities projects for alternative energy vehicle infrastructure

In Washington, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced $300 million in stimulus funds will go to 25 cost-share projects in the Clean Cities Coalition program, — programs designed to establish transportation infrastructure for alternative energy vehicles. The grant in this case will, according to DOE, place 9000 alternative fuel vehicles in service and establish 542 fueling locations, including biodiesel, E85, as well as hybrid and CNG-powered cars.

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