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Washington state legislature approves $16.9B transportation package; targeting all new cars to be electric with MY 2030

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The Washington State Legislature has passed the $16.9-billion, billion, 16-year Move Ahead Washington transportation package. The package makes significant investments in reducing carbon emissions, preservation and maintenance, expanding multimodal options, public transportation and pedestrian safety. Specifically: Sec.

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Proterra selected in electric bus contract by Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

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Proterra Inc has been selected by the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services as a vendor to supply zero-emission battery-electric transit buses and charging infrastructure under the state’s regional Cooperative Purchasing Contract.

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FTA announces $1.7B for 130 transit projects; nearly half for zero-emission models

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King County Metro Transit in Seattle, Washington, will receive $33.5 The new battery electric, CNG, and propane powered buses supported by this grant will provide better reliability, improve air quality, and lower maintenance costs across the state. billion in American transit buses and the infrastructure that supports them.

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Successful first flight of the world?s largest all-electric aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan 208B

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The successful flight of the eCaravan, enabled by a 750-horsepower (560 kW) magni500 propulsion system, took place at the AeroTEC Flight Test Center at the Grant County International Airport (KMWH) in Moses Lake, Washington on Thursday. Replaceable motor mounting points. Advanced liquid cooling and thermal performance.

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Twin Rivers (CA) Unified School District receives 10 additional LionC electric school buses

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Lion has worked closely with the district to train staff in vehicle operation and maintenance, both on-site at its transit yard and at Lion’s nearby Sacramento Experience Center where the vehicles are also serviced.

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More than 100 Blue Bird electric school buses have been ordered so far; Cummins electric drive

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Blue Bird electric buses are already operating in California, North Dakota and Washington. The buses produce zero emissions, improve air quality and require less maintenance, saving districts time and money. The amount of interest has been outstanding; people are very excited about a 100-percent electric-powered school bus.

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Study found highly elevated PM2.5 in pre-COVID-19 subway air in NE US; NYC the worst

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concentrations and particle composition from area samples collected in the subways of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; New York City, New York/New Jersey (NYC/NJ); and Washington, District of Columbia. Washington had the next highest levels at 145 ?g/m The researchers found an elevation in the PM 2.5

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