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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. Therefore, the data for 2008 are included here as well. The table below shows the top 10 states in terms of the percentage of electricity generated from coal in 2008, 2018, and 2020. West Virginia. West Virginia.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 3 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country. Background.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country. Region 3 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia) will accept proposals requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Background.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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Region 3 (Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia): EPA is requesting proposals between $750,000 and $2,700,000. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 700 grants across the US. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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USDA awards $10M in grants to spur production of biofuels, bioenergy and biobased products

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West Virginia University, $349,952. AFRI is NIFA’s flagship competitive grant program and was established under the 2008 Farm Bill. Texas AgriLife Extension, $499,619. Washington State University, $349,993. University of Wisconsin, Madison $496,109. University of Wisconsin, Madison, $345,327.

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EPA and California ARB charge Volkswagen with using software defeat device to circumvent NOx testing in 4-cylinder 2.0L diesels

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The allegations cover roughly 482,000 diesel passenger cars sold in the United States since 2008. VW may be liable for civil penalties and injunctive relief for the violations alleged in the NOV. Affected diesel models include: Jetta (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Beetle (Model Years 2009 – 2015). Audi A3 (Model Years 2009 – 2015).

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NREL Study Finds UPS First-Generation Hybrid Vans Deliver Almost 29% Greater Fuel Economy

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In 2008, UPS ordered an additional 200 hybrids with additional features and updates. Eaton hybrid system components on UPS undercarriage. Source: Lammert 2009. Click to enlarge. The hybrids were part of UPS’ first cohort of 50 (prototype) hybrid electric vans. Earlier post.)