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E15 now available in North Dakota

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E15 blended gasoline is now available in four of North Dakota’s larger cities. North Dakota is the ninth state to offer the fuel blend containing 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline. The others are Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

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million recreational and commercial drones (PDF) in the active UAS fleet. Kansas State University. University of North Dakota. University of Kansas – lead University. University of North Dakota. University of North Dakota. — US Secretary of Transportation Elaine L.

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

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Diesel-powered engines move most of the nation’s freight tonnage, and today nearly all highway freight trucks, locomotives, and commercial marine vessels are powered by diesel engines. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska will accept applications requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds.

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

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Diesel-powered engines move approximately 90% of the nation’s freight tonnage, and today nearly all highway freight trucks, locomotives, and commercial marine vessels are powered by diesel engines. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska): EPA is requesting proposals between $300,000 and $1,500,000.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia were the states with the worst EV penetration, scoring 0.09 Kansas – 12.00 – 1, 1, 3, 3, 3. North Dakota – 10.00 – 1, 1, 5, 3, 1. South Dakota – 9.00 – 1, 1, 3, 3, 1. Hawaii at 2.20 percent and Washington at 1.80 percent, 0.10

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Midwestern Governors Urge EPA to Increase Ethanol Blend Level to E15

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In the letter , the governors said that: Stifling the growth of conventional ethanol undermines the goal of making cellulosic ethanol a commercial reality. Jennifer Granholm, Chair of the Midwestern Governors Association; South Dakota Gov. Culver; Kansas Gov. Tim Pawlenty; North Dakota Gov. Pat Quinn; Indiana Gov.

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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On the utility side, Rocky Mountain Power offers incentives to commercial customers in Utah that cover 75% of the costs, ranging from $1,000 per Level 2 charger up to $42,000 per multiport DC fast charger. Various tax and grant programs are available in every state except Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, North Dakota, South Dakota and West Virginia.