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NJ state Senate approves bill requiring New Jersey DEP to develop and implement electric school bus program

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The full New Jersey state Senate approved legislation Monday that would require the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to develop and implement an electric school bus program. According to the bill, $45 million is to be made available for grants provided under the program. Diegnan Jr.,

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Rivian R1T inventory available for delivery in a few weeks

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Or you can shop available R1T inventory that deliver in just 1–6 weeks,” said Rivian in an email to customers. Rivian’s inventory shop is designed to get customers the R1T they want immediately. For instance, under New Jersey zip code 08234 and blue paint options, one Rivian R1T vehicle is listed.

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Genesis is quietly outpacing luxury rivals as EV availability expands into new states

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Genesis is making a name for itself in the US luxury market with a bold style and high-quality design. The luxury Genesis brand is outpacing rivals, closing in on Porsche and Land Rover in sales as its all-electric models expand into new states. The sportier Magma brand is designed to spread awareness and boost sales.

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Daimler Truck unveils electric Class 6/7 Freightliner eM2; extending portfolio of EVs for N America

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The vehicle minimizes energy cost per mile by removing the drivetrain and other mechanical components in favor of a lighter, simpler design, which packages the electric motors and 2-speed transmission directly onto the drive axles. Together with the eCascadia, the eM2 has clocked up more than 1.5

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EPA temporarily allows use of home heating oil in emergency response vehicles in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York

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The federal waivers will help ensure an adequate supply of fuel for emergency response in the impacted areas of New Jersey, New York City, and Pennsylvania. These waivers will not apply to a subset of newer products that could be damaged by the high sulfur fuel.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. These corridors will be the backbone of the new national EV charging network. New Jersey.

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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 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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