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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

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It can be difficult to switch to green vehicles in this market, but not impossible as there are a record number of EV models available to order, and thousands of used EVs available across the country. . Dealerships across the country still have vehicles available on their lots and update their websites daily.

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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. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description. Alabama A&M University.

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Delta enters into conditional major offtake agreement for SAF with NWABF

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Building on its $2-million investment for an ongoing feasibility study with Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels ( NWABF ), Delta has entered into one of the largest airline offtake agreements of its kind to purchase sustainable aviation fuel, if produced, from NWABF.

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FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

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King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Washington, will receive $33.5 For FY 2023, approximately $473 million for grants was available under this program. billion was available for grants under this program. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $5.5 For FY 2023, approximately $1.22 billion in requests.

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ICCT assesses factors driving EV market in US cities

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Peter Slowik and Nic Lutsey analyze the connections among various state and local policies; public and workplace charging infrastructure; consumer incentives; model availability; and the share of new vehicles that are plug-in electric (both fully electric and plug-in hybrid). Source: The ICCT. Click to enlarge.

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Ford opens limited reservations for 2012 Focus Electric; starting at $39,995

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A limited number of Focus Electrics will first be available in California and the New York/New Jersey regions. Availability of the Focus Electric will expand next year to the remaining 15 launch markets as production ramps up. Seattle, and Washington, DC. Seattle, and Washington, DC. Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.;

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GE hosting electric vehicle experience tour

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GE has already committed to purchase 25,000 EVs by 2015 for its own fleet and for fleet customers. Seattle, 15 March. In support of the tour, an electric vehicle readiness toolkit is available on ecomagination.com to help municipalities, customers, and individuals prepare for wide-scale electric vehicle deployment.