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New York City Department of Sanitation to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse trucks

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The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) plans to purchase seven Mack LR Electric refuse models, which will operate in each of the city’s boroughs. DSNY took delivery of its first fully electric refuse vehicle, a Mack LR Electric demonstration model, in September 2020, when it began rigorous real-world testing in Brooklyn.

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Philadelphia transit authority Board approves $412M purchase of 525 new hybrid buses

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The Board of SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority) today approved the purchase of 525 40-foot, low-floor diesel-electric hybrid buses via a $411.8-million, SEPTA also has an option to purchase up to 25 additional buses. More than half of SEPTA's current bus fleet is made up of diesel-electric hybrids.

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Production of 100th GILLIG battery-electric bus

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Cummins and GILLIG announced the production of the 100 th GILLIG battery-electric bus built since the two companies began partnering on the heavy-duty transit vehicle. The companies have collaborated since 2019 to bring reliable zero-emissions electric buses to communities across the country. Earlier post.) Louis, Missouri this month.

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GILLIG posts highest score for battery-electric bus at Altoona

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GILLIG announced that it received the highest-ever score for a battery-electric bus tested at Altoona, with a total score of 89.5. GILLIG Battery Electric Bus by Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), Charlotte, North Carolina. To be eligible for purchase with federal grant funding, such as the recently awarded $1.66

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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The signatories are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon results reflect net-zero carbon goals for electricity generation.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) awarded $516,637 in clean diesel grants to four organizations. The program supports projects that re-power or retrofit fleet vehicles to curb emissions; purchase and install idle-reduction technology; or purchase clean alternative-fuel fleet vehicles.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards more than $4.4M in alternative fuels grants to 12 projects; bulk for natural gas

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will award more than $4.4 The bulk of the funding is flowing to natural gas projects, with additional funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and a biodiesel project. Veterans Taxi will receive $269,000 to purchase and deploy 25 new compressed natural gas taxis.