Union of Concerned Scientists

MARCH 12, 2024

In 1963, a typical car—which ran on leaded gasoline without pollution control devices— emitted 520 pounds of hydrocarbons, 1,700 pounds of carbon monoxide, and 90 pounds of nitrogen oxide every 10,000 miles traveled. Soon thereafter, it began extolling the virtues of battery electric vehicles , which it continues to do today.

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PA Environment Daily

APRIL 14, 2022

On April 14, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.1 million in Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants to municipalities and businesses for 99 electric vehicles and more clean fuel transportation projects to improve air quality in their communities. Posted: April 14, 2022] PA Environment Digest

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PA Environment Daily

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

On February 28, the Department of Environmental Protection awarded $1.5 million in 2022 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant funding to help municipalities, schools, and businesses around the state switch to clean transportation and improve air quality in their communities. Click Here for a list of projects funded.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

On September 8, the Department of Environmental Protection announced it is offering bigger consumer rebates for electric vehicles, with a focus on working-class households, and providing $3.4 For example, a family of two with an income of $69,000 is eligible for a $2,000 rebate for a battery electric vehicle.

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Union of Concerned Scientists

JUNE 29, 2022

In 2011, a raccoon found its way into some electrical equipment at the Delaware City Refinery, taking a number of units offline. More than 1,000 pounds of carbon monoxide, 500 pounds of sulfur dioxide, and 100 pounds of hydrogen sulfide were released during this event. Outdated protections put communities at risk.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 1, 2022

On September 30, the Department of Environmental Protection announced $2.9 Environmental Protection Agency emissions tests. By replacing older polluting engines and equipment with new technologies, funded projects remove nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, and hydrocarbon pollution from the air.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 16, 2022

On March 16, the Department of Environmental Protection recognized a significant operational change by Rail Management Services that improved air quality in Franklin County. The OrangeEV all-electric powered, zero-emission vehicles went into service in June 2021. tons -- Carbon Monoxide: annual = 4.59

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