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EPA awarding $965M to 389 school districts for clean school buses

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The US Environmental Protection Agency, through its Clean School Bus Program rebate competition, is awarding nearly $1 billion to 389 school districts spanning 50 states, Washington, DC, and several Tribes and US territories. In May, EPA announced the availability of $500 million for its Clean School Bus Program.

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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. Executive Office Associates: An $8,000 rebate to purchase and install two Level 2 EV chargers. Giant Eagle, Inc.: Beaver County. Valley Waste Service, Inc.: Bucks County.

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MG Motor India, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility partner to strengthen EV charging infrastructure | Autocar Professional

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As part of this agreement, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited will set up CC2 60 kW DC chargers at upcoming MG dealerships. Suresh P Mangalani, ED and CEO, Adani TotalEnergies E-Mobility Limited, said, “This effort will contribute towards reducing carbon emissions and promoting a cleaner and greener environment.”

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Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

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Harvard University recently purchased four Proterra battery-electric buses and electric infrastructure. The new 800-volt system architecture allows vehicles to accept high-power DC fast-charging. As a participant in MassEVolves, Harvard supports opportunities to secure cleaner air and a stronger economy across the state.

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Renault shows the future of bidirectional charging

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After all, with V2G technology at the forefront of the EV charging conversation, it seems that the space has not only progressed, but also changed direction away from DC solutions. Of course, there are already a few DC V2G solutions, but they have their limitations.

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