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

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Transitioning the fleet to all electric will eliminate emissions from diesel buses and emissions from shipping diesel fuel by barge 900 miles from Seattle. By replacing aging fleet vehicles with Proterra electric buses, the City of Fairfield will improve both route efficiency and air quality. Connecticut Department of Transportation.

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ICCT paper assesses leading regional EV markets in US and policies behind them

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There are substantial purchase incentives in California, Colorado, Connecticut, North Carolina, and Washington. Colorado has the highest incentive: as much as $5,000 per vehicle. Regional electric vehicle share and regionally leading metropolitan areas. Click to enlarge. State regulations also play a key role.

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