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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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The increases occurred only in Alaska (from 11% to 13%) and Oregon (from 2% to 3%). The results indicate that the percentage of electricity generated from coal decreased (or stayed at 0) from 2018 to 2020 in 49 states. For the United States overall, the use of coal to generate electricity decreased from 28% to 19%. from coal. West Virginia.

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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

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From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population.

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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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29,315,442. 19,978,342. 21,998,178. 14,743,125. 10,280,470. 10,859,512. Massachusetts. 16,290,764. 10,089,418. Mississippi. 14,647,722. New Hampshire. New Jersey. 15,448,790. New Mexico. 25,971,644. North Carolina. 16,137,196. North Dakota. 20,739,853. Pennsylvania. 25,386,631. Puerto Rico. Rhode Island. South Carolina. 10,360,855. South Dakota.

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CALSTART report shows 27% growth in full-size zero-emission buses in US to total 3,533

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Early adopters such as large transit agencies in California, New York, Florida, Kentucky, and Oregon continue to lead, but still are not at scale. The report notes that most ZEB fleets are small—ten or fewer—so the coming funding will be instrumental in scaling fleets.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 4 (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee) will accept applications requesting up to $2,000,000 in grant funds. Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) will accept applications requesting up to $1,000,000 in grant funds. Background.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Based on Jerry’s research, an EV-friendly state like Vermont has 10 times the charging infrastructure of states on the bottom of the list like Louisiana, Kentucky and Alaska. In contrast, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Dakota and Kansas had no incentives. The Top 10 states to own an EV are: Massachusetts. California. Rhode Island.

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

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Louis Post-Dispatch , the Missouri State Attorney General, along with Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia have sued to prevent CARB from banning new ICE vehicles after 2035. According to the St.