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Sea-Tac Airport launches major ground support equipment electrification project

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The Port of Seattle, along with Alaska Airlines, Western Washington Clean Cities and US Representative Adam Smith unveiled a new project providing nearly 600 electric charging stations throughout the airport for ground support equipment (GSE) such as baggage tugs, bag ramps and pushback vehicles. An additional $3.5

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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Applicants may apply until 16 March 2021.

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First cargo ship in Pacific Northwest plugs into shore power at Port of Tacoma

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Supported by an EPA grant worth nearly $1.5 TOTE, a private shipping company that serves the Alaska trade, contributed about $1.2 The Port of Tacoma provided environmental permitting, grant administration and project management. million, two Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.

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Capital Transit Unveils First All-Electric, Zero-Emission Bus

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This is the first electric bus owned and operated by a public transit agency in Alaska. The City and Borough of Juneau is committed to bringing clean, safe, and reliable public transportation to its ridership and […]. The post Capital Transit Unveils First All-Electric, Zero-Emission Bus appeared first on EV Obsession.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

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Grants – Lump sums of money for specific purposes that you do not have to repay. Commercial EV Charging Grants and Incentives There are local, state, and federal rebates and incentives available for EV charging at qualifying businesses across the United States. Technology and market readiness resources.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington): EPA is requesting proposals between $300,000 and $800,000.

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Liquid metal battery company Ambri raises $35M in Series C

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Ambri has recently been awarded projects to deploy prototype systems in Massachusetts, Hawaii, New York and Alaska, alongside project partners that include First Wind, Joint Base Cape Cod, Con Edison, Energy Excelerator (Hawaii), Alaska Center for Energy and Power, and Raytheon.

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