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US FTA to award up to $2.75M for zero-emissions public transportation tech

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million of funding for its Zero Emission Research Opportunity (ZERO) ( FTA-2017-001-TRI ). Eligibility for future ZERO funding opportunities in fiscal years 2017-2020 will be limited to those nonprofit consortia selected under this fiscal year 2017 notice.

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Big Blue Bus investing $18.2M to upgrade bus fleet; Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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Slip Resistant Flooring: Buses will also feature durable and slip resistant flooring that allows for increased safety and easy maintenance. In 2017, Gillig and Cummins announced a collaboration on electrified powertrains. The average age of BBB’s current fleet is less than 7 years old, outpacing an industry best practice of 8.5

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Brazil to Increase Mandatory Biodiesel Blend to 5% in 2010; Mandatory Emissions Testing for Vehicles

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Our urban areas and highways will have cleaner fuel, which also creates jobs and generates income to the poor through family farming. The steadily increasing standard has enabled a steady expansion of the Brazilian biodiesel market, with 43 plants operating today and production capacity currently at 3.6 Emissions testing.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment. Volvo Car USA has teamed up with The Harris Poll to deepen insights into the American opinion across four core themes: design, safety, technology and environment.

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Why the Next Microgrids Will Be Well Connected

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In September 2017 , Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico. During and after Maria, Casa Pueblo continued to operate a solar-based microgrid it had installed in 2017. Casa Pueblo’s solar-powered radio transmitter was the main means of disseminating news across central Puerto Rico after the 2017 storm.

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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Well, besides the aforementioned EV incentives , it’s mostly fuel savings and lower maintenance costs. Are EVs really cleaner & greener choices? There has also been some skepticism over whether electric vehicles are really better for the environment. This also results in less frequent brake pad replacements over the years.

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