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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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The project selections were approved as part of the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting equipment and facilities. Connecticut Department of Transportation. Central Midlands Regional Transit Authority (The COMET). City of Fayetteville (NC).

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CT legislature passes highway usage tax on heavy trucks

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The Connecticut General Assembly has passed HB 6688 , a bill that imposes a highway use tax (HUT) on every carrier for operating, or causing to be operated, certain heavy, multi-unit motor vehicles (Class 8-13) on any highway (i.e., The HUT is calculated based on a vehicle’s weight and the number of miles driven in the state.

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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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If adopted, the ACC II regulation would require automobile manufacturers to increase their zero-emission sales of light-duty vehicles to 100% by 2035. The states of Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, and Rhode Island have already begun the process and are expected to adopt the regulations in 2023, according to ChargEVC.

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FTA awarding $130M in Low-No grants for zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and facilities

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The Colorado Department of Transportation on behalf of Avon Transit in Avon, CO, will receive funds to purchase new electric buses, which will replace diesel vehicles that are reaching the end of their useful life. Connecticut Department of Transportation. Capital Area Transit System. Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

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EGEB: US awards $182 million for 49 e-bus projects in 46 states

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In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): The US government has awarded grants for electric and hydrogen buses to 49 projects in 46 states. Connecticut boosts its electric vehicle rebates. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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The US Departments of Transportation and Energy announced nearly $5 billion that will be made available under the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program to build out a national electric vehicle charging network. Connecticut. NEVI Formula Program. 11,738,801. 11,320,762. California. 56,789,406.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. These regulations were authorized by the 2002 legislation Assembly Bill 1493 (Pavley). EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

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