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

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This brief study analyzes, for each individual state, the changes from 2018 to 2020 in the use of coal (one of the two most polluting energy sources) to generate electricity. Oil is used relatively infrequently in the United States as an energy source for electricity. West Virginia. North Dakota. North Dakota. North Dakota. New Mexico.

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

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Over the last three years, EPA has provided nearly $300 million in grants and rebates to modernize diesel fleets with cleaner heavy-duty trucks and equipment, according to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska will accept applications requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds. Background.

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

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Applicants may request funding to upgrade or replace diesel-powered buses, trucks, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad equipment with newer, cleaner technologies. Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska) will accept proposals requesting up to $1,500,000 in grant funds. Background.

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Oakland school district now has a 100% electric, V2G-capable school bus fleet – Charged EVs

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And none too soon—the American Lung Association recently reported that the Bay Area’s levels of particle pollution are the fifth-worst of any metro area in the US.) In May, the Oakland Unified school district announced the conversion of its entire school bus fleet to EVs.

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