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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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SYSCO Leasing LLC: A $432,320 grant to replace 24 diesel Class 8 trucks with new diesel trucks used in food and food-related products distribution. Port Authority of Allegheny County: A $1,104,000 grant to replace two diesel transit buses with two new battery electric buses and install two charging stations. Multi-county.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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A future HSR/IPR (high-speed rail/intercity passenger rail) network using new diesel or electric power can further enhance rail’s advantages. Keystone Corridor (Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Pittsburgh). Joint 2006 study by the Center for Clean Air Policy and Center for Neighborhood Technology. Earlier post.)

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