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FTA to award up to $24.9M to low- or no-emissions transit bus projects

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The LoNo Program provides funding for transit agencies for capital acquisitions and leases of zero emission and low-emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities such as recharging, refueling, and maintenance facilities. 7407(d)); or.

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Houston-Galveston area to deploy 30 battery-electric delivery trucks

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DOE selected this project to improve local air quality in the Houston-Galveston area, which is currently designated as a National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) 8-hour ozone non-attainment area. Each Smith Newton will be delivered with an electric vehicle charging station (EVSE).

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U Maryland team devises new method to stabilize high-capacity Si anodes for Li-ion batteries: interfacial oxygen

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High-capacity electrode materials are inherently accompanied by large volume changes that pose a significant, multifaceted challenge to their functions in rechargeable batteries. ozone enable uniform nucleation of Si on CNTs. ozone (UVO) to CNT yarns with controlled porosity. b) Oxygen-containing moieties introduced by UV?ozone

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Report argues advanced HD natural gas vehicles foundational for California to hit air and climate goals; near zero-emission potential

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Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. An 80% reduction of GHG emissions is targeted for 2050, relative to 1990 levels.

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles

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Automakers agree on common plug to recharge electric vehicles by Darren Murph , posted Apr 19th 2009 at 4:24PM Just hours after General Motors put forth a proposal for a standardized plug for electric vehicles , in flies this. Español HD Mobile Engadget Engadget Engadget Web Images Video News Local RSS Feed Contact us Tip us on news!

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News: All-Electric Semi-Trucks Making a Difference

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On their 100+ mile round trip, these trucks burn diesel fuel that damages the ozone, spews out noxious particulates that seek-out lungs and eyes along with oxides of nitrogen that help create smog, along with other nasty—and toxic—unpleasantness. The potential of reducing greenhouse gases and emissions is encouraging.

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Why Electric Buses Are the Healthy School Choice

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Having a combination of both types of chargers allows bus fleets to use Level 2 chargers to recharge at night or during the school day, and to reserve the DCFC for times when a faster charge is needed. Conclusion Switching to electric school buses from diesel buses is important to ensure the health and safety of students across the country.

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