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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under this competition, EPA anticipates awarding between 40 and 70 assistance agreements.

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US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects. From 2008 to 2010, EPA has awarded nearly $470 million to more than 350 grantees across the nation under the diesel emissions reduction program (also known as DERA). Diesel engines emit 7.3 Emerging Technologies grants.

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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Funds awarded under this program cannot be used to fund emission reductions mandated under federal law.

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Tesla, SolarCity, and Ta'u: sun, storage batteries, clean energy (video)

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The island of Ta'u in American Samoa is located more than 4,000 miles from the U.S. The combination of Tesla and SolarCity is already promoting its potential synergies, albeit in a location far away from the mainland United States. West Coast, and typically relies on imported diesel fuel to generate electricity.

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