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St. Louis Launches SiLVERS EV Shuttle Service for Seniors

CleanTechnica EVs

A groundbreaking concept, the SiLVERS program accomplishes multiple goals. For one, it demonstrates the cost benefits of EV fleets for social service agencies and how that can translate to improved quality of service.

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Volvo Trucks Customer QCD orders 30 more VNR Electric trucks for Southern California fleet

Green Car Congress

Volvo Trucks North America customer, Quality Custom Distribution (QCD)—a Golden State Foods (GSF) company—is increasing its commitment to zero-tailpipe emission freight transport with its latest order of 30 Volvo VNR Electrics. Located in the St.

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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

Green Car Congress

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. Louis Clean Cities is replacing six school busses.

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Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

Green Car Congress

A study by a team from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Louis Health Care System links PM 2.5 pollution—even at levels deemed safe—to an increased risk of diabetes globally. The US experiences a moderate risk of pollution-related diabetes.

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DEED sets records

Electric Auto Association

Community Partners included Climate Action Reserve , Forth , and Virginia Clean Cities. Members of the Gateway Electric Vehicle Association at the St. Louis DEED event. From established events to first-timers Gateway Electric Vehicle Association ’s (GEVA), participation in the St. Now, they all want one!”.

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US DOE announces 3 consortia for $125M US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center; solar, second-generation biofuels and buildings

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The US Department of Energy announced the selections for three consortia that will make up the $125-million US-India Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center (JCERDC). The Joint Clean Energy Research and Development Center is part of the US-India Partnership to Advance Clean Energy. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.;

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

Clean Fuels Ohio. Zero Emission Freight Future. Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition. Delivering Clean Air in Denver: Propane Trucks and Infrastructure in Mail Delivery Application. Louis Vehicle Electrification Rides for Seniors (SiLVERS). East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition. 678,087.