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EVs and Fleet Electrification Are Reducing Noise Pollution

Clean Fleet Report

What isn’t often discussed is the potential for EVs to reduce noise pollution. With that in mind, here’s a closer look at EVs and their impact on noise pollution. How Are Automakers Reducing Noise Pollution? Reducing pollution starts with EV production. Reduced noise and air pollution are excellent public health outcomes.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

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Bronson, Tampa, FL With some 43 new battery-powered electric vehicles (EVs) debuting in the U.S. EV buyers still qualify for up to $7,500 in tax credits. The amount varies depending on your tax bracket and other factors including where the vehicle in question was built. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Proposed California Bill SB-233 Mandates Bidirectional Charging for EVs to Advance Grid and Climate Protection

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The bill, SB-233 , aims to advance grid resilience and protect the climate by using EVs as “batteries on wheels,” tapping their stored energy to balance electricity supply and demand rather than bringing high-polluting peak generators online. SB-233 covers school buses as well so they can power V2B and fleet depots use cases.

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Governor Pataki On Board

Plug In Partners

Bruno today announced a new $10 million State program to convert vehicles in the State fleet to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and plans for the construction of a state-of-the-art alternative fuel research laboratory at the Saratoga Technology + Energy Park (STEP). The 600 hybrid vehicles in the State fleet will be retrofitted to be PHEVs.

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New to the World of Electric Cars?

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Using electricity, even if it is generated by burning fossil fuels, creates fewer greenhouse emissions, and zero tailpipe emissions leads to a significant reduction local air pollutants, contributing to cleaner air and a healthier environment. Lower Operating Costs EVs have lower operating costs than gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Nissan’s Big Gamble

Revenge of the Electric Car

This is before the $7,500 federal tax credit. Perhaps he knows how good it feels to drive a quiet, powerful car that doesn’t pollute. The first Japan-built car goes on sale in the United States and Japan next year to fleet customers such as corporations and local governments. Analysts warn of hype.

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