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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. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S.

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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 awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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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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EPA awards $8M in FY2014 clean diesel grants in 21 states, Puerto Rico

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act ( DERA ) program. Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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EPA awards $6M in research funding to improve air quality models

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Research supported by these grants will improve air quality models—specifically the component of models that represent how chemicals react in the atmosphere (known as “chemical mechanisms”). This research will advance our understanding of the sources and chemistry of air pollutants and how they move in the atmosphere.

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Delphi Receives Grant Offer From the Department of Energy for Gasoline Direct Compression Ignition Technology

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million grant to demonstrate a new high-efficiency vehicle concept. The novel concept offers the potential for diesel-like efficiency while maintaining very low emissions. Delphi’s engine management controls will optimize system efficiency, while meeting emissions and engine performance goals. Delphi Corp., Earlier post.)

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EPA awards $6.6M to universities for black carbon research

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million in grants to eight universities in support of black carbon research. Therefore, reducing black carbon emissions could have a positive effect on the climate quickly. EPA’s Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program awarded nine grants to support research to study the role and effects of black carbon.

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