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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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LYNX will receive funds for battery electric buses for the Downtown Orlando Circulator. Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority. Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon. TriMet will receive funds to purchase zero-emission battery electric buses in lieu of purchasing replacement diesel buses.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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The winning project proposals (by award amount) are: Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, Georgia: $10,800,000. Lane Transit District, Oregon: $3,000,000. Battery Powered Zero Emission Circulator Buses: Innovative Quick Opportunity Charge, Lithium-Ion Titanate Battery Powered Community Bus program.

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