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New Jersey Program Will Electrify School Buses Across the State

The Truth About Cars

Beyond their generator capabilities, the buses will reduce noise and air pollution that come with diesel models. The neat part of this project is that the buses will be used to power school buildings during off-peak hours.

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Electrification gaining momentum in fleet vehicle industry – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Some cities are also promoting the use of EVs for urban delivery trucks, which have shorter ranges and less noise and air pollution than diesel trucks. In 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new standards to reduce GHG emissions from heavy-duty vehicles for model years 2027-2032, as part of its Clean Trucks Plan.

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Utilize The ODOT Community Charging Rebate To Fund Your Oregon EV Charging Project

EV Match

As part of a $100M commitment to advance the EV adoption rate throughout the state over the next five years, ODOT’s Community Charging Rebate Program is allotted $7M for Level 2 AC chargers. When ready, applicants can submit an application for their Oregon EV project to ODOT’s Community Charging Rebate program using this link.

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Update on DOE Co-Optima project to co-optimize fuels & engines; goal of 30% per vehicle reduction in petroleum

Green Car Congress

In an informational webinar in September, John Farrell, Laboratory Program Manager—Vehicle Technologies, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and part of the Co-Optima leadership team observed that: Put most simply, the Co-Optima goal is to introduce better fuels and better vehicles sooner. — Robert Wagner.

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