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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%. North Dakota. North Dakota.

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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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20,739,853. Pennsylvania. 25,386,631. Puerto Rico. Rhode Island. South Carolina. 10,360,855. South Dakota. 13,074,884. 60,356,706. 15,745,244. Washington. 10,489,110. West Virginia. 11,642,061. 3,963,841.

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Tesla Tequila limited edition bottle, glass set sold out lightning fast

Teslarati

The lightning bottle and glass set were sold for $420, recalling the infamous words Elon Musk tweeted a few years ago. In August 2018, Musk tweeted that he was thinking of taking Tesla private at $420.

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

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Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept applications requesting up to $3,000,000 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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Chevrolet purchasing and retiring up to $5M in carbon credits to help 11 colleges pay for efficiency projects

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Chevrolet partnered with these colleges for their clean-energy performance: Ball State University; Valencia College; Portland State University; Spelman College; University of Illinois at Chicago; University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point; Boston University; Rochester Institute of Technology; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Grand Valley State (..)

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

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Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin) will accept proposals requesting up to $3,000,000 in grant funds. Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) will accept proposals requesting up to $1,000,000 in grant funds.

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