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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

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The EPA emissions standards require automakers to meet tailpipe emissions limits across their entire fleet using a technology-neutral approach. Because of unique air-quality challenges, California has been granted permission to set more stringent air-quality regulations than the federal governments for over 50 years. In order for U.S.

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12 ways the megabill hurts EV adoption

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Clawback of uncontracted funding for the EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle program This program supports the replacement of diesel heavy-duty vehicles with electric heavy-duty vehicles, including electric school buses across the country, but particularly in communities with poor air quality.

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EPA launches first $500M funding opportunity for $5B Clean School Bus Program

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EPA’s new Clean School Bus Program will provide $5 billion over the next five years (FY 2022-2026) to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. The Agency will also launch a grant competition later this year. Further Clean School Bus competitions will be run every year over the next five years.

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EPA Awards $20M in Recovery Act Funding for Clean Diesel Finance Program

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced three recovery act grants totaling $20 million in funding for the SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program. These recovery act grants will fund the purchase of new, cleaner or retrofitted vehicles and equipment.

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EPA Awards $5.6M to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $5.6 million for emerging technologies projects as part of a summer-long roll-out of $120 million in clean diesel grants. Most clean diesel grants involve widely used strategies such as retrofits or replacements. National Funding Assistance Program grants.

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Obamas budget proposes terminating Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program

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Among the many program terminations, reductions and savings outlined today in the president’s budget is the proposed termination of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant program. Enacted funding for the program in 2010 was $60 million. In addition, $7.1

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) awarded $516,637 in clean diesel grants to four organizations. Recent monitoring indicates these counties’ particulate matter levels are meeting the standards, but continuous compliance must occur before EPA will grant an attainment designation.