Major Automakers and CARB Reach Agreement to Achieve 50 MPG by 2026

Four automakers from three continents have struck a deal with California to produce more fuel-efficient cars for their U.S. fleets in coming years, undercutting one of the Trump administration’s most aggressive climate policy rollbacks.

The compromise between the California Air Resources Board and Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW of North America came after weeks of secret negotiations and could shape future U.S. ...

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Alternative Domestic Fuels for a Secure America

By: Todd Mouw, president

Part of our nation’s independence comes from relying on domestic energy. We continue to
beat the drum about the importance of energy security. We’re a country rich in oil, natural gas
and propane. Using these domestic energy resources will help to better insulate us from the
instability that plagues the globe today.

The volatility of oil prices that is currently being driven by the politics with Iran — and those
countries that buy oil from Iran — have ...

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Environment Virginia Car Show provides insight into the future of electric vehicles.

Electric vehicle (EV) owners, climate activists and concerned citizens gathered Saturday morning at the Environment Virginia Car Show to discuss the future of transportation and how Fairfax County can lead the state in the transition to electric vehicles.

The event offered Virginians the opportunity to experience EVs first hand with a variety of electric vehicles available to check out in front of Daniels Run Peace Church. Electric vehicle charging stations, which are located on the church’s premises and are powered by ...

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Governor Northam Announces Dedication of Over $12 Million for Electric Transit Buses

~ Volkswagen Mitigation Trust to support deployment of zero-emission buses by three local transit systems ~

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that more than $12 million in state funding will be allocated to deploy electric transit buses in three Virginia localities, using nearly $9 million from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Trust) that the Commonwealth received as part of its settlement with Volkswagen. In total, 17 electric buses and charging infrastructure will be deployed by local transit systems in Alexandria, ...

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U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $60 Million for Advanced Transportation Technologies Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for states, cities and other agencies to compete for $60 million in Advanced Transportation and Congestion Management Technologies Deployment Program (ATCMTD) grants to fund new technologies that improve transportation efficiency.

“This program puts a priority on promoting innovative solutions that improve safety and mobility for our nation’s drivers,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.

Created in the “Fixing America’s Surface Transportation“ Act, the ATCMTD ...

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U.S. Senators Propose Clean School Bus Act

Several U.S. senators have rolled out the Clean School Bus Act of 2019, a bill designed to assist school districts in replacing diesel buses with electric buses.

Leading the introduction of the bill is U.S. Sen. Kamala D. Harris, D-Calif., along with U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.; Jeff Merkley, D-Ore.; Cory Booker, D-N.J.; Tina Smith, D-Minn.; Bernie Sanders, I-Vt.; and Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nev.

Specifically, the Clean School Bus ...

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EPA Officially Allows Year-Round E15 Sales

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed actions to allow for year-round sales of 15% ethanol blends (E15).

Andrew Wheeler, EPA administrator, signed the finalized action that would remove the key regulatory barrier to using gasoline blended with up to 15% ethanol during the summer driving season, as planned by President Donald Trump in an announcement last October.

The action will also change aspects of the renewable identification number (RIN) compliance system under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program to “increase ...

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Year-round Appreciation with NOx-reducing Propane Buses

By Todd Mouw, President

Each spring, students, parents and communities celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week. Let’s thank all of the teachers who work tirelessly to educate and nurture our kids. Teacher’s deserve more than a week of praise and thanks, as this is one of the most undervalued professions in the country today.

One way that to thank them throughout the year is by cleaning up the air around their schools and community. School districts can do this by replacing their aging diesel ...

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Blue Bird First to Offer Ultra-Low NOx, Type-C School Bus Fueled by Compressed Natural Gas

Engine developed by ROUSH CleanTech is 90 percent cleaner than national emissions standard

FORT VALLEY, Ga. and LIVONIA, Mich. (May 8, 2019) — School districts and transportation contractors can now purchase buses fueled by compressed natural gas that are 90 percent cleaner than the national emissions standard, opening more opportunities for funding that supports reduced emissions.

“Our customers want bus innovations that are environmentally friendly and allow them to access emissions-based grant funding, and the Blue Bird Vision CNG bus delivers,” said ...

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FTA Announces $423.35 Million in Funding Available for the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Solicitation of Project Proposals for the 5339(b) Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the availability of approximately $423.35 million of Fiscal Year 2019 funds for buses, bus facilities, and bus equipment. Synopses and full announcement will be posted on Grants.gov as opportunity FTA-2019-003-TPM. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov website by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time June 21, 2019.

Summary: The purpose of the Grants for Buses and ...

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