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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will initiate the process to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York adopted the ACC II regulations in 2022. While an important step, we must be clear-eyed.

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EPA awards $5M in Clean Diesel Grants to 4 port projects

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $5 million in grant funding for 4 clean diesel projects at ports in California, Oregon, New Jersey and Texas. These vessels operate between Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey and terminal locations in New York City.

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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. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S. Background.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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These corridors will be the backbone of the new national EV charging network. A second, competitive grant program designed to further increase EV charging access in locations throughout the country, including in rural and underserved communities, will be announced later this year. New Hampshire. New Jersey.

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State EV incentive programs are overwhelmed by demand, forced to pause

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Today, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has announced that its multimillion-dollar EV incentive program has been overwhelmed by demand and will be forced to pause. According to a new report from The Associated Press , New Jersey is the latest state to face this problem.

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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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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The grants will fund projects such as retrofitting older school buses to improve air quality for children riding to school, upgrading marine propulsion and agriculture engines, and replacing long haul truck engines. New Jersey and New York. Louis Clean Cities is replacing six school busses. North Carolina. Puerto Rico.