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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%). North Dakota. North Dakota. North Dakota. Michael Sivak is the managing director of Sivak Applied Research and the former director of Sustainable Worldwide Transportation at the University of Michigan.

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EIA: Almost all US renewable diesel is consumed in California; most isn’t made there

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The California LCFS requires transportation fuels used in the state to be mixed with biofuels to lower their carbon intensities. Oregon was the only other state where renewable diesel was consumed in 2021, but it accounted for less than 1% of the US total. Other states have various biodiesel laws and incentives.

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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

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million in research, education, and training grants to universities that comprise the agency’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). — US Secretary of Transportation Elaine L.

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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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The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. North Carolina. North Dakota. South Dakota. New Hampshire. New Jersey.

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

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Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Nonprofit organizations may apply if they provide pollution reduction or educational services to diesel fleet owners or promote air quality and clean transportation.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption Divide Mapped

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Those states are California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington, Oregon and Maryland. The council's State Transportation Electrification Scorecard found that southern states that have been recipients of some of the biggest EV and battery investments lag in policies that encourage EV adoption. By 2035, the firm expects the U.S.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality. Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming) will accept proposals requesting up to $2,600,000 in grant funds.

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