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Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

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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. Grants are awarded for up to 50% of the cost of zero emissions vehicles and associated infrastructure. Funded in part by a $1.6-million

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Electric Vehicles Could Save North Carolinians $92 Billion, Avoid 679 Hospital Visits

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RALEIGH, NC — North Carolina can avoid 679 hospital visits and save $92 billion by transitioning to zero-emission electric vehicles and trucks, according to a new report. The report was […].

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport to buy 5 Proterra electric buses; 9th airport

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CLT, which serves approximately 46 million passengers each year, becomes the ninth airport to purchase Proterra electric buses for ground transportation and joins a growing list of major airports across the US that are electrifying their fleets. Proterra Catalyst vehicles have no tailpipe emissions and decrease dependency on fossil fuels.

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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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The US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $84.9 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. Regional Transportation District.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America has released its National Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Investment Plan for Cycle 2; Cycle 2 is a 30-month investment period that begins in July 2019. Select DCFC stations also will be installed near multiunit dwellings (MUDs), expanding access to drivers who reside in apartment complexes and similar communities.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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We expect collaborations across multiple disciplines; from 3D bio-printing, cell science, and process design, automated pharmaceutical screening methods to the supply chain expertise needed to rapidly produce and transport these live-saving materials. Power America (Raleigh, NC). Missouri U.

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Renault-Nissan Alliance Partners with Singapore Government for EVs

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance has formed a partnership with the Energy Market Authority (EMA), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and the Economic Development Board (EDB) of Singapore to explore the development of Zero Emission Vehicles Program.

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