article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description. City of Fairfield. 746,456.

Purchase 191
article thumbnail

Tesla Tequila limited edition bottle, glass set sold out lightning fast

Teslarati

According to the support page, each customer was limited to only one bottle per purchase. Although, some buyers have mentioned purchasing more than one limited edition set. Tesla does not offer refunds for Tesla Tequila purchases.

article thumbnail

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

Green Car Congress

Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. The City and Borough of Juneau will receive funds to purchase new electric buses to replace aging diesel buses and associated charging infrastructure. Connecticut Department of Transportation. Alabama A&M University.

Emissions 186
article thumbnail

EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

Teslarati

The least ready states were Idaho, Alaska, and Minnesota, which scored only 1 out of a possible 5 points in climate suitability, EV penetration, and Charger-to-Vehicle ratio. Idaho and Alaska also scored poorly in state legislation and incentives that would promote EV ownership. Connecticut – 11.25 – 2, 1, 1, 3, 3.

Future 101
article thumbnail

News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Connecticut. Most states fell in between, offering a variety of purchase or electricity rate incentives. The Top 10 states to own an EV are: Massachusetts. California. Rhode Island. Where the plugs are. Down at the bottom of the list are: Alabama. West Virginia. Mississippi. North Dakota. In some states going electric saves you more.

article thumbnail

US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

Green Car Congress

Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles. s Connecticut Clean Cities Future Fuels Project. The Treasure Valley Clean Cities Coalition’s Idaho Petroleum Reduction Leadership Project. Total DOE award: $14,983,167.

article thumbnail

Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

Green Car Congress

Connecticut Green Bank. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases. Idaho National Laboratory. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. ChargePoint.

Obama 150