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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Delaware will join 13 other states in adopting California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulations. Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles.

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NJ state Senate approves bill requiring New Jersey DEP to develop and implement electric school bus program

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D-Middlesex, is the primary sponsor, would fund for three years the purchase of new electric school buses and the necessary charging infrastructure in a minimum of 18 New Jersey school districts. A University of Delaware study estimates one electric school bus could save a district about $230,000 over its 14-year lifespan.

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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. million for hydrogen fuel cell buses. Description. City of Fairfield.

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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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USDOT announces $84.9M through Lo-No program to expand advanced bus technologies

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Eligible projects include the purchase or lease of buses powered by modern, efficient technologies. The City and Borough of Juneau will receive funds to purchase new electric buses to replace aging diesel buses, associated charging infrastructure, and a back up generator. Delaware Transit Corporation. Project Sponsor.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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responder and vehicle maintenance technician training; develop. Natural Gas Credit Purchase system; deliver technical and safety workshops. Purchasing Agreements; train and deploy Energy Coaches who will work. Purchasing Agreements; train and deploy Energy Coaches who will work. Delaware Valley. 499,918. .

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Study finds V2G-capable electric school buses cost-effective with current technology; financial and environmental benefits

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In all cases, purchasing an electric school bus is consistently a net present benefit. Driving behavior was estimated based on data collected by the Red Clay School District in Delaware. If the entire school district’s fleet switched to V2G-capable electric buses, the net present savings would be upwards of $38 million.

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