The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has launched a significant funding opportunity through the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW EMT). This grant aims to replace or repower medium—and heavy-duty vehicles with cleaner, alternate-fueled, or all-electric options, creating healthier communities and stronger [...]
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced that 26 entities will receive $9,724,683.74 in total grant funding to replace class 4-7 local freight trucks (medium trucks) and class 8 local freight trucks (large trucks) across the state. The total includes $3,772,646.05 for medium [...]
Advocates for clean air and clean fuels around the country are disappointed by a recent announcement from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection that the funds NJ received from a state settlement against Volkswagen for its 2015 emissions testing scandal will be redirected to general [...]