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EPA awards $135 million to California to phase out big diesel trucks

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The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $135 million in grants to fund 13 projects in California to help the state phase out big rigs that run on diesel.
The article from AP News discusses California's initiative to transition its heavy-duty truck fleet to zero-emission vehicles, supported by a significant $1.1 billion grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This funding, part of the broader Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, aims to replace older, polluting trucks with electric models, particularly targeting the freight corridors between the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, which are among the busiest in the U.S. The grant will facilitate the deployment of charging infrastructure and the purchase of zero-emission trucks, with a focus on benefiting disadvantaged communities disproportionately affected by pollution. The initiative not only seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also aims to improve air quality in areas with high pollution levels. The project involves collaboration with various stakeholders including truck manufacturers, fleet operators, and local governments to ensure a smooth transition to cleaner transportation technologies.

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[ https://apnews.com/article/california-zero-emissions-trucks-epa-grant-99bc77e53b993cde87df9934e66acb89 ]


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