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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. New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection said it is holding webinars to educate school officials and alleviate confusion around the efforts.

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New study finds asthma morbidity in children is enhanced in areas with high traffic-related air pollution near the home

Green Car Congress

Results from a new study by researchers at the University of California Irvine support a growing body of scientific literature indicating that sensitive populations, including children, certain ethnic groups and people of lower socioeconomic status, are more vulnerable to the effects of high exposures to traffic-related air pollution.

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EPA awarding $4.2M for clean diesel projects in six ports

Green Car Congress

million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants to retrofit, replace, or repower diesel engines resulting in immediate emissions reductions in harmful pollution. Most of the country’s busiest ports are located in or near large metropolitan areas and, as a result, people in nearby communities can be exposed to high levels of pollution.

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Canada’s only privately-funded electric vehicle incentive is helping car buyers make the switch

Plug N Drive

To qualify for the incentive, drivers must: Attend an educational webinar on the environmental and economic benefits of electric transportation Purchase a used fully electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a re-sale sticker price below $50,000. “We

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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. It also proposed multi-pollutant emissions standards for light-duty and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 and later. If you have questions, reach out to Parker Lord today.

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DOE seeking input on H2@scale: hydrogen as centerpiece of future energy system; 50% reduction in energy GHGs by 2050

Green Car Congress

Click to enlarge. commercial viability of fuel cell vehicle technology has been demonstrated (commercial vehicles being sold).

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2023 was a tremendous year for both EVs and Plug In America!

Plug in America

We hosted multiple webinars, answered hundreds of questions through our EV Support Program, and created easy-to-understand resources for EV shoppers. The tax credits are pretty complicated, but Plug In America was committed to providing timely, accurate information to help drivers understand the tax credits.

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