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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under this competition, EPA anticipates awarding between 40 and 70 assistance agreements. Background.

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US Postal Service contractor chooses propane for parcel deliveries; F-750s with ROUSH tech

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For the first time, some US Postal Service packages are being delivered via emission-reducing propane autogas trucks. The vehicles are used for contracted parcel delivery routes between USPS locations in North and South Carolina. Each of McAbee’s trucks is equipped with a Ford 6.8L

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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Hydrogen Opposed Piston Engine Working Group formed

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The direct injection two-stroke engine could be a very promising and interesting option for hydrogen combustion to achieve zero NO x because of its advantages of high-power density and inherent much lower NO x emissions. The only criteria emission of concern is NO x. Clemson is a leading public research institution in South Carolina.

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EPA and partners launch SmartWay Drayage program for ports

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA, joined by the Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), launched the SmartWay Drayage Program at the Port of Charlston, South Carolina with the Coalition for Responsible Transportation (CRT) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF).

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

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EVs are Better for the Environment Over the course of their lifetimes , EVs generate less than half of the GHG emissions of comparable gasoline-powered vehicles. keeps getting cleaner, meaning that these benefits will continue to grow in future years. In addition, electricity in the U.S.

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

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The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $55 million in grant selections through the Low or No Emission (Low-No) Vehicle program, which funds the development of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced fuel technologies. Fifty-one projects in 39 states will receive a share of the funding.

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