Green Car Congress

AUGUST 18, 2017

The Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Authority has approved the purchase of four Proterra Catalyst E2 zero-emissions battery-electric transit buses and related charging infrastructure. 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile. Funded in part by a $1.6-million million during the 12-year lifetime of these new Proterra buses.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2019

million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced propulsion technologies. Topeka Metro will receive funds to purchase battery electric buses and chargers to replace diesel buses that will exceed useful life.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 18, 2009

The plan, which identifies $8billion provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, as well as $1billion for five years requested in the federal budget, will begin in late summer when the Federal Railroad Administration begins awarding the first round of grants.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2009

By late summer, the Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants. A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. The merit-driven process will result in federal grants as soon as late summer 2009.

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