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Miami commits to putting 100 electric school buses on the road

Electrek

Miami-Dade county is set to receive nearly $20 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to help cover the costs of 50 new electric school buses and 16 DC fast chargers, bringing the public school district’s total to 100 electric buses.

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Elon Musk’s Boring Company submits plans for 6.2-mile Loop system in Miami

Teslarati

As per a recent report, The Boring Company has submitted a proposal to build the North Miami Beach Loop, a 6.2-mile mile transport tunnel system in Miami, FL. When scaled, the North Miami Beach Loop could be scaled to accomodate over 15,000 commuters per hour. The Boring Company also expects the construction of the 6.2-mile

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Miami-Dade County orders 29 more hydraulic hybrid refuse trucks featuring Parker’s RunWise System

Green Car Congress

Miami-Dade County, Fla., Miami-Dade’s repeat orders prove that this technology works and continues to cut costs and reduce emissions for the county. The RunWise version of the Autocar refuse trucks operate in Miami-Dade County and several other municipalities around the country, including Orlando, Fla., Earlier post.)

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DOE announces 15 Phase 1 semifinalists of Geothermal Lithium Extraction Prize

Green Car Congress

As domestic demand increases rapidly, there is an urgent need to develop safe, secure, domestic, and cost-competitive sources of lithium. The Phase 1 semifinalists identified an impactful idea or solution to drive down costs of lithium extraction and, ultimately, help develop environmentally friendly, domestic sources of lithium.

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Lehr to introduce propane-fueled outboard engine at the Miami International Boat Show

Green Car Congress

Benefits of the propane engine include: Up to 50% lower fuel cost and more cost effective to use and maintain; No gasoline polluting the water; No ethanol or fuel related issues; Zero evaporative emissions; and. Lehr, Inc., No choke, no priming, no carburetor gum-up & no winterizing.

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Parker and Autocar receive follow-on order for 29 refuse trucks with RunWise series hydraulic hybrid drive system

Green Car Congress

Miami-Dade County in south Florida has placed a follow-on order for 29 Autocar E3 refuse trucks featuring Parker Hannifin’s RunWise series hydraulic hybrid technology. Additional benefits include reduced maintenance costs, less engine wear and tear as well as extended brake life. Earlier post.).

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ADS-TEC Energy deploys its first 320 kW ChargeBox EV chargers at a multifamily residential complex – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Ireland-based ADS-TEC Energy , a developer and producer of battery storage–based platforms, has for the first time installed its ChargeBox ultra-fast EV chargers at a multiunit residential development: the 470-unit Marina Palms Yacht Club and Residences in North Miami Beach, Florida.

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