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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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The project selections were approved as part of the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting equipment and facilities. New Mexico Department of Transportation. Golden Empire Transit District. Hawaii Department of Transportation.

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TeraWatt developing I-10 network of electric heavy-duty charging centers

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The I-10 Electric Corridor will consist of multiple facilities, called TeraWatt Charging Centers, that will be spread across California, Arizona, and New Mexico. By investing in the necessary charging infrastructure, TeraWatt is enabling and accelerating the transition to zero-emission long-haul freight.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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These include hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric engines, and related infrastructure investments such as charging stations. The City of Lawrence (Lawrence Transit) will receive funds to purchase new electric buses to replace buses that have exceeded their useful life. New Jersey Transit Corporation. Description. 5,076,000.

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WHYY reports Philadelphia’s Proterra electric bus fleet sidelined due to cracked chassis and other defects

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In a follow-up report on 15 July, WHYY’s Ryan Briggs wrote that: Externally, SEPTA has said little about the failed battery bus program or its progress in restoring the buses to service, insisting that it is working on a “resolution” with the bus manufacturer. Proponents, like engineering professor Jeremy J.

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Tesla outlines scheme for $4-5B battery Gigafactory; announces $1.6B offering

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Via a post on its website, Tesla Motors outlined its plan for its future battery “Gigafactory”, projected to require between $4-5 billion in investment from Tesla and its partners by 2020, with a resulting cell capacity of up to 35 GWh/year and pack capacity of up to 50 GWh/y to service a projected 500,000 Tesla electric vehicles per year.

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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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These corridors will be the backbone of the new national EV charging network. A second, competitive grant program designed to further increase EV charging access in locations throughout the country, including in rural and underserved communities, will be announced later this year. New Hampshire. New Jersey. New Mexico.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

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Jonathan Macias Current Profession: Grant Manager for County Government and CEO/Founder of Sky Island, LLC How will you add value to the EAA Board? In the last six months, I’ve served the EAA National Board by sitting on the new logo design committee and developed partnerships with a workforce organization to bring on internships.