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EPA awards $5M to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) for cleaner big rigs

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5 million to the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) to help Southern truckers and small businesses to buy cleaner big rigs. The Clean Trucks Make Cents program will finance up to 100% of the purchase or lease of a pre-2007 tractor-trailer.

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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

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Buying the perfect electric car for Mums. to Google Play Store to purchase a digital parrot. What I do know, is how fossil fuel vehicles have contributed heavily to poor air quality in our towns and cities, damage to the environment, soil and water quality and have contributed to the depletion of the ozone layer!

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How EV Charging Supports Healthcare Facilities

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Promoting Sustainability Statista found that about 44% of consumers globally said they were more likely to buy from a brand with a clear commitment to sustainability. With less maintenance and lower fuel costs , switching to an electric fleet can significantly reduce the cost of operating your fleet. million fewer asthma attacks 10.7

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California Air Resources Board adopts GHG cap-and-trade program; first auctions slated for Aug/Nov 2012

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The cap-and-trade joins a suite of other major climate program measures including standards for ultra-clean cars (Advanced Clean Cars, earlier post ), low-carbon fuels (Low Carbon Fuel Standard, earlier post ) and renewable electricity. the destruction of existing stores of ozone-depleting substances in the U.S. Earlier post.)

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels. Vehicle Integration.

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What is the Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) Scheme?

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The EVA scheme identified those two issues as the main barriers preventing many potential electric car owners from purchasing the vehicle. We can help with purchasing an EV chargepoint. Global warming plays a role in thinning the ozone layer, thus permitting harmful rays’ penetration to the earth.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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5 million for light-duty plug-in electric vehicle rebates to meet high demand for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, administered by the California Air Resources Board. $5 5 million for manufacturing projects, supporting economic development and clean transportation technology. $4 4 million to emerging opportunities. A-Z Bus Sales, Inc.