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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

Green Car Congress

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will receive funds to purchase electric buses and install charging infrastructure. The City of Albuquerque will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses to replace buses that have exceeded their useful life, along with depot chargers and installation. Prince George's County.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

Early utility companies like Boston Edison and New York Edison organized EV fleets, favoring electric trucks for their comparatively capacious batteries. In the early years of the automobile, battery-powered electric cars were competitive with cars fueled by gasoline and other types of propulsion.

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