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What Are Zero Emission Day and National Drive Electric Week?

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How electric vehicles contribute to the reduction of fossil fuel emissions Fully electric vehicles are sometimes known as zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). They’re better for the environment, even when accounting for their manufacturing carbon emissions and when using electricity from coal plants. They’re safer.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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The Connecticut Department of Transportation will receive funding to purchase 40' Proterra E2 Max battery electric buses through a joint effort with CTtransit’s Hartford Division and Greater Bridgeport Transit. Nashville Metropolitan Transit Authority. million pounds of carbon emissions during the useful life of the buses.

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