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California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

Green Car Congress

But diesel-powered buses are not safe for kids’ developing lungs, which are particularly vulnerable to harmful air pollution. Making the transition to electric school buses that don’t emit pollution provides children and their communities with cleaner air and numerous public health benefits. —Energy Commissioner Patty Monahan.

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Study finds that linking increased transportation tax to environmental or other specific benefits increases Americans support for higher transportation taxes

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A national phone survey by the Mineta Transportation Institute (MTI) found that a majority of Americans would support higher taxes for. The survey results show that very low support levels for a one-time gas-tax increase or a new mileage tax can be raised by modifying how the tax is structured and the way it is described.

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Communities Of Color Are Struggling With Air Pollution But Unable To Reap The Benefits Of EVs

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In developed countries like the United States, transportation is the leading source of global warming emissions, with light-duty passenger vehicles and trucks contributing most of the pollution.  To be eligible for the federal EV tax credit, which was recently extended, you must have a particular level of tax due.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

Low Maintenance Costs. It has fewer parts that would need constant maintenance and replacement. Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving.

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Ryder San Francisco fueling facility offers 100% renewable diesel

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Cities must work with the private sector to reduce carbon pollution by transforming the energy we use to move people and goods. Ryder has an established North American maintenance and fueling network with approximately 800 maintenance facilities including 440 diesel fueling stations.

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10 Reasons Your Next Car Should Be an EV

Plug in America

EVs Cost Less to Maintain A recent study by Consumer Reports on repair and maintenance data from thousands of drivers shows that EV drivers pay about half of what drivers of fossil-fuel-powered vehicles pay for maintenance and repairs. Many EV models are eligible for up to $7,500 in income tax credits.

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Top 5 Reasons for Using a Electric Car in India

Electric Vehicles India

Electric vehicles (EVs) have gained increasing popularity in India in recent years as the country has made efforts to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and curb air pollution. Environmental benefits: Electric cars produce zero tailpipe emissions, which means they do not contribute to air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions.

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