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This legacy school bus maker just delivered its 1,000th electric school bus

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All were fully funded by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus grant program, and the district has applied for four more through the same program. “We

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Ford Transit plug-in series hybrid van makes it debut in UK; 1.0L EcoBoost range extender

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Ford’s new plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) Transit Custom van ( earlier post ) made its debut at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle 2017 event in Millbrook, UK. million) grant from the UK Government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre. liter gasoline engine as a range extender. million (US$6.1-million)

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Lightning Hybrids introducing hydraulic hybrid system on walk-in box truck

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As fleet owners continue to seek cleaner, more fuel-efficient vehicles such as hybrids, incentive programs are playing a vital role in supporting this transition. Additional states that offer grants and funding for Lightning Hybrids’ systems include Colorado, Maryland and Massachusetts, among others. Click to enlarge.

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New EVA officers for a new year

Electric Auto Association

Terri has worked closely with numerous EVA chapters to educate utility company customers on what it’s like to drive electric with over 100 EV events around the nation. As the grants manager for Dona Ana County in New Mexico, he is involved with clean transportation on a daily basis.

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Large-scale study associates even brief exposure to PM2.5 with childhood lung infections

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Similar elevated odds for ALRI were also observed for older children, although the number of events and precision of estimates were much lower. Small industry and businesses such as gas stations and dry cleaners, as well as home heating, emit about 39% of all fine particulates. —Horne et al. Benjamin D. 201709-1883OC.

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This is How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The Global EV Market

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One of the key drivers driving the market’s growth is favorable government policies and funding in the form of incentives and grants, tax rebates, and other non-financial advantages such as carpool lane access. People rely on electric mobility in the events of an emergency, such as food or medication. Conclusion.

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US and China Presidents Announce US-China Electric Vehicles Initiative, Six Other Measures to Strengthen Cooperation Between the Countries on Energy Issues

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Building on the success of the first-even US-China Electric Vehicles Forum in September 2009, the United States and China will sponsor the event annually, alternating between the two countries. The United States and China will develop and disseminate materials to improve public understanding of electric vehicle technologies.

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