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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description. City of Fairfield. 746,456.

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Proterra introduces 2nd generation electric bus

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The Proterra Solution, the company’s first 40-foot model, weighs less than any other transit bus available today and offers the highest fuel efficiency on the market. Proterra Inc. launched its second-generation all-electric bus, The Proterra Solution, at the American Public Transportation Association Bus and Paratransit Conference.

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Chevrolet to Produce 10,000 Volts in 2011 and 30,000 in 2012; 50-State Availability 12-18 Months After Launch

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DiSalle also confirmed that the first Volts available for retail sales will be sold in California; Washington, D.C.; Additional markets will be added as production volume increases during the second model year, with Volt available in all 50 states 12 to 18 months after the initial launch. Nashville, Tenn., Earlier post.).

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5 Hotel Pools Perfect for Swimmers

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Pool temperature: 84 degrees Public access: Non-guests can purchase a resort pass online to use the pool and fitness facilities through Resort Pass , a platform that partners with hotels across the United States to offer day passes to access exclusive amenities. Food and beverage service is available Monday through Sunday 10 a.m.

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UPS to invest more than additional $90M in natural gas vehicles and infrastructure; 6 new CNG stations, 440 vehicles

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It is then distributed through the natural gas pipeline system, making it available for use as liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG). UPS also purchased 50 additional LNG vehicles that were deployed in Indianapolis, Ind.; and Nashville, Tenn., Chicago, Ill.; Earth City, Mo.;

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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regulation, purchasing incentives), local policy (e.g., charging infrastructure incentives, preferential charging rates), and public charging availability. There are substantial purchase incentives in California, Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Washington. Click to enlarge. State regulations also play a key role.

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TravelCenters of America LLC planning to install 50 on-island DEF dispensers in 2011

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Installations will utilize new dispenser and POS systems that will make purchasing DEF quicker, more efficient and customer friendly. gallon containers of DEF at all 228 of its locations, available at the fuel desk, travel store or truck maintenance counters and all of the company’s RoadSquad emergency roadside vehicles carry a supply of DEF.

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