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Virginia allocating >$12M for electric buses; new statewide contract

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The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will make the remaining $5 million of the $14 million initial allocation available for electric transit buses for next year’s transit grant cycle, which will open on 1 December 2019. Recipients of VW Trust and statewide transit capital funding include: Alexandria (DASH): $5.1

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King County Metro Transit to purchase 120 battery-electric buses by 2020, 73 from Proterra

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Maintenance costs of all-electric buses are expected to decline versus hybrid-diesels, primarily because they have fewer moving parts. The new buses run cleaner, quieter, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The 40-foot Catalyst buses have an estimated range of about 25 miles, with a quick charging time of just 10 minutes.

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LEED Certification and EV Charging Stations: What you need to know

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But, even better, you will be taking concrete action in the fight against climate catastrophe and showing the world you want to do your part to cut harmful emissions and make the earth more livable for today and future generations. LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change.

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Dipping Into the World’s Most Stunning Hot Springs

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(The hot springs I visited in Nevada are the only purely wild hot springs in the book — the only bathing places without someone granting admission or monitoring the flow of visitors. The cleaners are specialists, using specific cloths and sprays for each surface.

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PHEVLERs are the Zero CO2 Clean Green Machines of the Future

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PHEVLERs have lower repair and maintenance costs than conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. [ ] Electric drivetrains provide higher reliability and lower costs because they have fewer moving parts and do not require frequent lubrication oil and brake component changes. 27 ] Watson, Grant and Andrew A.

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Michigan gets funding for electric school buses in eight districts

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Eight public school districts in Michigan have been awarded grant money to buy electric buses, as part of federal funding from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These busses will save schools money on maintenance costs while meaningfully advancing the state’s climate goals.” Michigan’s EGLE contributed a $4.2

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Must Read 40+ Electric Vehicle Interview Questions & Answers

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By reducing reliance on fossil fuels, EVs help to mitigate climate change and improve air quality. Additionally, EVs have fewer moving parts and require less maintenance since they don’t have components like oil filters, spark plugs, and timing belts that need regular servicing or replacement.