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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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West Virginia. North Dakota. North Dakota. North Dakota. New Mexico.

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

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Over the last three years, EPA has provided nearly $300 million in grants and rebates to modernize diesel fleets with cleaner heavy-duty trucks and equipment, according to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska will accept applications requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds. Background.

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

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Applicants may request funding to upgrade or replace diesel-powered buses, trucks, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad equipment with newer, cleaner technologies. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) will accept proposals requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds. Background.

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6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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Ruan is deploying trucks with new ultralow-NO x Cummins Westport engines with funding from California’s HVIP program, which provides incentives for cleaner and more efficient near-zero vehicles. The Kansas City region remains committed to displacing diesel fuel with cleaner-burning CNG.

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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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The two Presidents pledged to promote cooperation on cleaner uses of coal, including large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration projects. A new US-China Renewable Energy Forum will be held annually, rotating between the two countries. 21 st Century Coal.

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Bladon Jets, SR Drives and Jaguar Land Rover Win Funding for Gas Turbine Electric Vehicle Project

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Further environmental benefits will be gained from its fast warm up (a few seconds, as opposed to several minutes for a conventional engine), cleaner combustion and lower manufacturing energy requirements, the company says.

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Inflation Reduction Act – How It Supercharges the Electric Vehicle Industry

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billion to add more than 6,000 union jobs at plants across Michigan, Ohio and Missouri, all part of Ford’s plan to up its EV sales numbers to 2 million a year, worldwide, by the end of 2026.