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As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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The increases occurred only in Alaska (from 11% to 13%) and Oregon (from 2% to 3%). The results indicate that the percentage of electricity generated from coal decreased (or stayed at 0) from 2018 to 2020 in 49 states. For the United States overall, the use of coal to generate electricity decreased from 28% to 19%. West Virginia. New Mexico.

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From Coast to Coast: Uncovering the Most Loved Cars in Each State

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From the rugged Ford F-150 in Alabama to the versatile Toyota RAV4 in Oregon, each vehicle serves the unique needs of its local population.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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This carsharing model as it will roll out builds upon the success of the Miocar program in California’s San Joaquin Valley (supported by Mobility Development), as well as Forth’s experience of piloting similar programs in rural Oregon—both efforts received proof of concept funding from DOE in 2019.

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DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022

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10,089,418. Mississippi. 14,647,722. New Hampshire. New Jersey. 15,448,790. New Mexico. 25,971,644. North Carolina. 16,137,196. North Dakota. 20,739,853. Pennsylvania. 25,386,631. Puerto Rico. 2,020,490.

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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states

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Louis Post-Dispatch , the Missouri State Attorney General, along with Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia have sued to prevent CARB from banning new ICE vehicles after 2035. According to the St.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska will accept applications requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds. Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) will accept applications requesting up to $1,000,000 in grant funds. Background.

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EPA announces ~$44M in DERA funding to reduce emissions from diesel engines

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Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) will accept proposals requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds. Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) will accept proposals requesting up to $1,000,000 in grant funds.

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