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Houston-Galveston area to deploy 30 battery-electric delivery trucks

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) awarded a grant to H-GAC with an objective of accelerating the introduction and penetration of electric transportation technologies into the cargo transport sector. Each Smith Newton will be delivered with an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE).

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California to award $23.6M for zero-emission drayage trucks at seaports; BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo

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A fourth team, involving both Peterbilt and Kenworth, partnered with BAE Systems, will be deploying a truck that uses a natural gas engine to recharge the batteries and provide the capability to operate in zero emission mode. This marks the single largest grant ever made to advance zero emission trucks serving ports in the United States.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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NIEHS goes on to say that air pollution is also linked to cancers, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and other disorders. The CSB has two methods of funding: Rebates and Grants. The EPA is expecting to award at least another $500 million in funding under the 2023 CSB rebate program and a further $400 million via grant funding.

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UK Government consultation on plans to simplify public EV chargers

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EVs don’t emit any harmful pollutants to the environment like soot, hydrocarbons, lead, ozone, carbon monoxide, or volatile organic compounds. In the UK, the deal is sweeter because you get a £3,000 grant. It usually takes between 20 to 40 minutes to recharge your EV to 80%. Electric vehicles also have low maintenance costs.