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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. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

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Additionally, in coordination with the US Department of Transportation through the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, DOE announced its intent to release funding to address barriers to a cleaner, safer, more affordable, and more reliable Made in America EV charging network. Cummins Inc.:

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Sometimes bipartisanship can work

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Massachusetts Republicans have joined with Democrats to set an example in emissions control By Mark Reburke: President, Drive Electric Cars New England. signed by Governor Baker last July, committing the Commonwealth to work collaboratively with a coalition of states to reach 30% Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2030 and 100% by 2050.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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A limit was imposed on emissions from the power plants, and utilities were allowed to buy and sell permits to comply. These reductions in power plant emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and nitrogen oxides (NO x ) were achieved at a significantly lower cost than originally assumed. greenhouse gas emissions. Participating U.S.

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