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Ethanol and Ozone

Plugs and Cars

Of our "alternative fuel" options, only electricity can truly be made renewably (wind, solar, geothermal, small hydro), with no carbon or other noxious emissions. We need to prioritize clean electricity generation and plug-in battery cars to utilize that energy efficiently.

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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

Green Car Congress

This program successfully committed $90 million over seven years for research, demonstration, and deployment projects to reduce the cost of fuel cells for transit use. An Eligible Area for the awards is either: Designated as a non-attainment area for ozone or carbon monoxide under section 107(d) of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C.

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How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities

Blink Charging

As the American Lung Association’s (ALA) Driving to Clean Air report found, switching to 100% zero-emission new vehicle sales and clean energy generation by 2050 could lead to: $978 billion in public health benefits 89,300 fewer premature deaths 2.2 Reducing greenhouse gas emissions also supports patient health.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

Blink Charging

For example, Nevada Energy provides a 75% rebate of the cost of electric school buses and eligible chargers with its Electric School Bus Incentives program. You can find state-level electric school bus funding programs using the Alternative Fuels Data Center search tool.

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

Green Car Congress

Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. Five technology paths for very-low-NO x and GHG emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

Green Car Congress

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. These incentives help to pay the difference between the cost of alternative-fuel vehicles and conventional vehicles. 4 million to emerging opportunities.