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FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

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Many of the grant recipients have pledged to buy standardized buses and vans and avoid customization, which will result in faster delivery and lower costs. This is the second bus grant package funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which has now invested more than $3.3 The Ohio Department of Transportation will receive $29.3

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced propulsion technologies. Central Ohio Transit Authority. The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $84.9

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Swaying toward EV mobility

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Michael Peters, the CEO and cofounder of the electric vehicle (EV) car share service Sway Mobility , works with the Electric Auto Association (EAA) at the national level as treasurer, and at the local level as a ‘Lead Volunteer” for Drive Electric Northeast Ohio. “So So here’s how we’re different from ZipCar,” Peters said of Sway Mobility.

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US DOT awards $13.6M to 8 projects to advance fuel cell technology for transit industry

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This project provides critical information on long-term operation, performance and maintenance of fuel cell buses against technical targets. Best Practices in Hydrogen Fueling and Maintenance Facilities Develops a best practices guide for transit agencies in hydrogen fueling and maintenance facilities.

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New EV OEM Lordstown Motors buys GM plant, licenses Workhorse IP

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LMC), a new original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has acquired the GM manufacturing complex in Lordstown, Ohio. Fleet managers benefit with less breakdowns, lower maintenance, and most importantly, less cost. Lordstown Motors Corp. Lordstown Motors is entering into an intellectual property licensing agreement (IPLA) with Workhorse.

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Select the Right EV Charging Management Partner for your NEVI Program Project

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Intended to remove the speedbumps from building a high-speed EV charging network along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors , NEVI grants cover up to 80% of the cost of new or upgraded EV charging infrastructure. Contact us today to learn how the Driivz platform can help your company qualify for funding grants.

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FTA awarding $55M to 10 projects deploying battery-electric and fuel-cell buses

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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has selected 10 projects that will receive a share of $55 million in competitive grants that will help put a new generation of zero-emission buses on the road. Grants from the LoNo program help transit agencies integrate more of these advanced buses into their fleets.

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