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LADOT wins $2M grant for DTLA “Code the Curb” pilot

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The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) $2 million through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) grant program.

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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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The project selections were approved as part of the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting equipment and facilities. Metro Transit (Minneapolis–St. A total of 49 projects in 46 states and territories will receive funding through the program.

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MPCA to expand EV charging network by more than 2,500 miles in Greater Minnesota; 38 additional fast chargers

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The map shows EV charging station corridor groups (E, F, G, H, I, J, and K) to be built through this grant round. million grant opportunity leverages funds from the national Volkswagen settlement to build out a network of fast charging stations so EVs can travel farther across the state. The new $2.6-million

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New Flyer introduces first 60-foot hydrogen fuel cell bus in North America

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Representatives from two major transit Authorities—Alameda County Transit (AC Transit) of California, and Metro Transit of Minneapolis, Minnesota—participated in the vehicle’s debut and demonstration. New Flyer of America, a subsidiary of New Flyer Industries Inc., and Siemens to develop the propulsion system.

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Omnitek receives EPA approval for 12L diesel-to-natural gas converted Mack E7 engine

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An assembly line engine remanufacturing/conversion process performed by the company’s strategic partner Reviva, based in Minneapolis, will assure that engines are in as-new condition. Omnitek will offer 100% dyno-tested “drop-in” ready converted engines, configured for quick installation.

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

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The Pacific Coast Termite grant also funded an environmentally friendly XT-2000 Orange Oil termite treatment for the greenhouse. James Grande and Dennis Wilson, co-owners of Pacific Coast Termite, were on hand to see the results of their grant and proudly participate in the ribbon cutting. Courtesy of CBS EcoMedia).

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Colorado Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Rises to $5,000

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The most common types of incentives include tax credits, rebates, and grants, though other perks, like fee reductions, sales tax exemptions, special carpool lane privileges , and free parking, also exist. Additionally, income-qualified Coloradans can also get a $5500 EV rebate from Xcel Energy.