7/21/2010 10:00:00 PM
The awards leverage almost $20 million in state funding with $9.3 million in federal stimulus money and $39 million in private funds. “California’s investment in alternative fuels and technology will leverage nearly two-and-a-half times as much money for an important part of our transportation sector,” said Energy Commissioner Anthony Eggert. “While electric and hybrid cars get much of the media attention, advances in large, heavy-duty trucks and buses can replace millions of gallons of petroleum each year.”
The California Energy Commission has approved 11 awards for projects that will demonstrate the possibilities for cutting-edge natural gas-powered, hybrid, and electric trucks and buses to reduce petroleum use, cut pollution and provide jobs.
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