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

Green Car Congress

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

Green Car Congress

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. 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

Green Car Congress

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. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska): EPA is requesting proposals between $300,000 and $1,500,000.

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

Green Car Congress

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. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) will accept proposals requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

North Dakota. In contrast, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Dakota and Kansas had no incentives. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Rhode Island. Connecticut. Where the plugs are. West Virginia. Mississippi.

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US wind generation fell in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s

Baua Electric

Wind generation in the East North Central states – Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin – declined by 6% compared with 2022. In the West North Central states – Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota – it dropped by 8%. GW, increased by 4.4%

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

Teslarati

Mississippi, North Dakota, and West Virginia were the states with the worst EV penetration, scoring 0.09 “A great example from California is the Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Rebates for Fleet Vehicles offered by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). Kansas – 12.00 – 1, 1, 3, 3, 3.

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