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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. 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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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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2) We build a technical database containing parameters related to different travel tools, such as initial cost, operation and maintenance cost, life cycle, fuel price, energy efficiency level, annual mileage, and passenger load rate for vehicles that distinguish between fuel types and energy efficiency levels for each travel mode and vehicle.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Improving Network-wide Fuel Economy and Enabling Traffic Signal Optimization Using Infrastructure and Vehicle-based Sensing and Connectivity. Developing an Energy-Conscious Traffic Signal Control System for Optimized Fuel Consumption in Connect Vehicle Environments. Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration.

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What is NEVI Program?

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Distribution of Funds: The program’s funding is distributed to states based on a formula that takes into account various factors, including the existing number of EVs and the length of designated alternative fuel corridors within each state. The impact of the NEVI Program on EV adoption is profound.

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How EVs Are Reducing Carbon (CO2) Emissions

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Additionally, switching to cleaner energy sources further reduces the environmental impact of generating electricity. Finally, technology is also making EVs more eco-friendly, and as our energy grid switches to use more renewable sources like wind and solar power, EVs become even better for the environment.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. FY2017 Low-No projects. Description. Antelope Valley Transit Authority. 1,450,000. .

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

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While conventional gasoline-powered vehicles (sometimes called internal combustion engines (ICE)) run on gasoline that emits carbon monoxide and other gases into the environment, EVs burn fewer and cleaner emissions per mile. Department of Energy (DOE) Alternative Fuels Data Center - How Do Hybrid Electric Cars Work?

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