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GILLIG posts highest score for battery-electric bus at Altoona

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The Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Bus Test Program, conducted by the Larson Transportation Institute’s Bus Research and Testing Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania, evaluates how well vehicles perform under conditions that simulate the rigorous duty cycles required of transit buses. With an overall score of 89.5

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Sea-Tac Airport launches major ground support equipment electrification project

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The $31-million project is funded in large part through federal grants. The US Department of Energy provided $5 million through a grant with the Western Washington Clean Cities Coalition. million came from a Federal Aviation Administration grant. An additional $3.5

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

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The US Department of Energy projects were established with two objectives: installing charging stations in residential, workplace and public areas to encourage consumers to purchase electric vehicles; and studying electric vehicle usage to optimize future electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Proterra introduces 35-foot electric bus

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The modular configuration is a part of Proterra’s approach to electrifying mass transit routes across the United States. Moreover, the contract seeks to match and qualify contract users with federal grant and/or stimulus funds.

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4 Reasons EV Charging Stations on College Campuses Makes Sense

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Schools can apply for state and federal grants and incentives (EV Connect can help guide you through this entire process) that help offset initial installation costs. It’s Part of a Sustainable Future Despite some criticism about the sustainability of battery production, EVs are overall much better for the environment.