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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. Applicants may apply until 16 March 2021. Background.

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Baltimore City will transport 350 students every day with EV buses

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School leaders, representatives from the Maryland State House and Department of Environment, the EPA, and other project stakeholders are set to unveil 25 new electric school buses that will take kids to Baltimore City Schools every day.

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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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Lightning Hybrids introducing hydraulic hybrid system on walk-in box truck

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The system, which does not have electric batteries, uses this otherwise wasted energy for acceleration, supplementing power from the internal combustion engine to reduce fuel costs for fleet owners and greatly cut emissions. One business that recently integrated a Ford F59 into its fleet is AmeriPride Services Inc., Click to enlarge.

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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Under this scenario, the estimated total health and climate change costs associated with passenger vehicle fleet pollution drops from to $37 billion annually to $15.7 In addition to California, the ZEV states are Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. Maryland: $2.6

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

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University of Maryland. Artificial Intelligence-Engine for Optimizing Integrated Service in Mixed Fleet Transit Operations. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. Medium-duty eTruck: Pilot Electrified Fleets in Urban and Regional Applications. University of Delaware. 1,085,682.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. By replacing aging fleet vehicles with Proterra electric buses, the City of Fairfield will improve both route efficiency and air quality. Alabama A&M University.

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