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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds.

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FAA awards $7.5M in research grants for integration of drones into national airspace

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million in research, education, and training grants to universities that comprise the agency’s Air Transportation Center of Excellence (COE) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), also known as the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE). million recreational and commercial drones (PDF) in the active UAS fleet.

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

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The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced approximately $182 million in funding for low- and no-emissions buses and the facilities that support them. Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. A total of 49 projects in 46 states and territories will receive funding through the program.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates releasing a separate Tribal DERA grant funding opportunity in early 2020. Background.

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Funds awarded under this program cannot be used to fund emission reductions mandated under federal law.

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6.8M gallons in new contracts for Redeem renewable natural gas

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Clean Energy announced last week that trucking fleets that operate in the ports are taking delivery of additional clean heavy-duty trucks. The San Pedro Ports Clean Air Action Plan will start imposing a container rate, scheduled to start next year, on containers that are hauled by trucks that do not meet stricter emission standards.

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Route Zero Relay Kicks Off EV Road Trip

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For zero-emission enthusiasts and EV road trip lovers, the Santa Monica pier will be the starting point for the Route Zero Relay in late April — either April 26 or 27 — and continues through May. The cross-country Route Zero road trip highlights the push for more robust air standards and no-emission vehicles — both consumer and commercial. >>