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StarMetro places 3rd order for electric buses with Proterra for Florida State; 100% battery-electric fleet

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StarMetro, the city of Tallahassee’s public transit system, has agreed to purchase 22 Proterra Catalyst FC buses to service Florida State University (FSU), bringing the StarMetro fleet to 27 battery-electric buses. The new electric buses will also provide fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $10 million.

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USDA providing $9.6M to create 9,000 acres of BCAP project areas for non-food energy crop production

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ReEnergy Holdings LLC, has three committed facilities dedicated to purchasing from growers in the project area. The BCAP project area, sponsored by ReEnergy Holdings LLC, seeks to enroll up to 3,500 acres in fast growing shrub willow to generate more than 100 megawatts of electricity.

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kWh Billing and New EV Charging Tax Policies: What You Need to Know

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Taxing charging revenue The federal government and many states currently tax sales of gasoline and diesel to fund “related government services like road construction, maintenance, repair, and public transportation.” Similar to Iowa, Montana introduced a $0.03 Kentucky will implement the kWh tax starting in January 2024.

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Ford showcasing vehicle-to-vehicle communication for crash avoidance; potential for leveraging WiFi and smartphones to extend quickly the number of participating vehicles

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On-board equipment may also advise vehicle owners on how to optimize the vehicle’s operation and maintenance for maximum fuel efficiency. But if you’re broken down in Montana, you need a cell phone. This information can be used to improve system operation. — Mike Shulman.

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