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StarMetro places 3rd order for electric buses with Proterra for Florida State; 100% battery-electric fleet

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The new 35-foot Proterra Catalyst FC buses will serve FSU’s Seminole Express Bus Service and provide campus transportation for faculty, staff, students and visitors, totaling an average ridership of 847,000 each year. The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million.

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State Department releases Keystone XL Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

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Notable changes since the prior Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement include an expanded analysis of potential oil releases; an expanded climate change analysis; an updated oil market analysis incorporating new economic modeling; and an expanded analysis of rail transport. During operations, approximately 1.44

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3 Key EV Charging Infrastructure Issues that need to be Addressed

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Even regular home chargers use public charging However, a self-employed consultant who makes house calls to clients all over the state or a touring musician using their car as the main mode of transportation would understandably have more challenges. That is primarily due to the unpredictability of their driving needs. million in 2023.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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Taxing charging revenue The federal government and many states currently tax sales of gasoline and diesel to fund “related government services like road construction, maintenance, repair, and public transportation.” Similar to Iowa, Montana introduced a $0.03 kWh tax in May 2023 for charging stations rated for 25kW or higher.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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The US Department of Transportation (DOT) sponsors a broad program of connected vehicle research ; the research is a multimodal program that involves using wireless communication between vehicles, infrastructure, and personal communications devices to improve safety, mobility, and environmental sustainability. Background.

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