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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. This grant would allow ConnDOT to upgrade the upcoming purchases of buses and would fund the incremental cost of a hybrid bus compared to a conventional bus.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

The New Terminal One will have what its creators have said is the largest solar array at any US airport, which will power a fleet of electric vehicles used at the terminal both landside and airside. EVs, given their fewer moving parts and minimal maintenance compared to the alternatives, are therefore ideal for airport environments.

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US DOE Awards $37 Million for Marine and Hydrokinetic Energy Technology Development

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(Boston, Massachusetts) will develop a cost-effective, high efficiency, power take-off system for a wave energy converter, a mechanism to convert water’s mechanical energy into usable electricity. This is a unique approach that seeks to replace lower efficiency, high maintenance, long-stroke linear generator systems.

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

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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. The new buses will be used on routes that connect residents to employment opportunities.

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The Big E: July 14, 2024 – Today’s Most Important News

Clean Fleet Report

Automotive News , the trade publication that is the Bible of the auto industry, took this issue head on, working with data gathered by J.D.Power , another well-known player in the industry. In two states Automotive News/J.D.Power found EVs were more expensive to own than gas cars, but in the other 48 EVs were more economical.

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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you

Baua Electric

EVs require less maintenance than gas cars, but they’re not infallible. Depending on coverage, Amber will cover the cost of towing to a nearby Amber Authorized Repair facility and cover the repair price on approval. AmberCare will also cover rental vehicles or rideshare costs if needed. Amber also announced the close of its $3.18

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SunPower ceases residential installations, lays off 1,000

Baua Electric

We plan to continue to invest in our New Homes business, which continues to grow. We will still manage ongoing customer service needs, including operations and maintenance (O&M), and will continue to honor our Complete Confidence warranty. The New Jersey-based Ad Energy’s phone number is no longer in service.