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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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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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Urban Air Initiative and partners petition EPA to correct ethanol emissions models

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The Urban Air Initiative (UAI), the Energy Future Coalition and the states of Kansas and Nebraska have petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency to correct what they call the agency’s flawed models that limit the use of higher blends of ethanol. EPA simply must model real-world emissions, and test fuels under real-world conditions.

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First CNG and propane-capable 2016 Ford F-150 rolls off the line in Kansas City

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The first 2016 Ford F-150 with the ability to run on compressed natural gas has rolled off the assembly line in Kansas City. liter V8 has an EPA-estimated rating of 22 mpg on the highway and 18 mpg combined. The 2016 Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter When equipped with a bi-fuel CNG/propane engine package, the 5.0-liter The Ford F-150 with 5.0-liter

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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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EPA proposes increase in renewable fuel levels for CY 2017

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed increases in renewable fuel volume requirements across all types of biofuels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program. EPA also proposed the volume requirement for biomass-based diesel for 2018. Source: EPA. Click to enlarge. Advanced biofuel. Total renewable fuel.

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EPA awards $4.5M to advance air monitoring technology

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award a total of $4.5 Kansas State University will create a partnership with local organizations in South Chicago to evaluate the effects of community-led research on the community’s understanding of air pollution.

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