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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Virgin Islands) will accept applications requesting up to $2,500,000 in grant funds. Applicants may apply until 16 March 2021.

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

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. EPA anticipates awarding approximately $44 million in Diesel Emission Reduction Program (DERA) grant funding to eligible applicants.

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Greenlane breaks ground on its flagship electric truck charging stop

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The regulatory agency South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) awarded the Colton charging site a $15 million grant to fund 41 charging pedestals and 53 connectors. Greenlane will also use the grant money for design, engineering, and charging infrastructure buildout.

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GSC Logistics first to haul commercial cargo with a BYD electric semi through Altamont Pass

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As the largest motor carrier at the port, GSC hauls about 120,000 containers of cargo across Northern California and Nevada annually. It manage 200 owner-operated trucks each day and currently operates five company trucks, including three BYD 8TT electric trucks that were grant-funded by CARB.

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Blue Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction in California submits final report to state legislature; findings and recommendations

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Mining is environmentally harmful—it scars landscapes, adversely affects ecosystems and habitat, is water- and energy-intensive, and can pollute air and water resources. Provide capacity building funds, such as grants, and other resources (e.g.,

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EPA announces availability of $26M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from existing fleet

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects that use: EPA-verified retrofit technologies or certified engine configurations.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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NIEHS goes on to say that air pollution is also linked to cancers, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and other disorders. The CSB has two methods of funding: Rebates and Grants. Currently, the EPA is accepting applications to the 2023 CSB Rebate Program until Jan.

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