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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

Eligible projects included those that replace, rehabilitate, lease, and purchase buses and related equipment as well as projects to purchase, rehabilitate, construct or lease bus-related facilities, such as buildings for bus storage and maintenance. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description. City of Fairfield. 746,456.

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An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station

Baua Electric

“This solar electric vehicle charger is a part of the college’s efforts to make our [transportation systems] more sustainable”, said Marcus Welker, assistant director of sustainability at Dartmouth College [via Vermont Biz ]. Solaflect Energy , based in Norwich, Vermont, designs and manufactures the Solar EV Charger.

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12 Exciting Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2022

Cars That Think

Green hydrogen is hydrogen produced in sustainable ways, using solar or wind-powered electrolyzers to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. Highview Power has said it plans to build a similar plant in Vermont, although it has not specified a timeline yet. According to the International Energy Agency, only.

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Burlington Electric Department Launches New Program with EVmatch to Expand EV Charging at Multi-family Properties

EV Match

Burlington Electric Department (BED) recently announced a new rebate program to expand EV charging at multi-family properties in Burlington, Vermont. Shared EVmatch EV charging station at apartment complex in Burlington, Vermont. Tucker Helmus, Redstone Property Management in Burlington, Vermont. Rebate Amount (up to).

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The origins of NDEW and DEED

Plug in America

When Obama took office in 2009, while it may seem inconceivable today, consumers could purchase only one mass-produced EV, a Tesla Roadster. And media from Vermont to Alabama to Hawaii and beyond continue to carry our message of change. Fran Pavley is well known. But some of us back then still owned Toyota RAV 4 EVs.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

The legislation would also provide new incentives for domestic oil and gas drilling, nuclear power plant construction, carbon capture and storage, and renewable energy sources like wind and solar. If they don’t have enough allowances to cover their emissions they must purchase more or face a penalty.

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