This $890,000 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 under the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Program (CFDA 66.049) will fund the replacement of 4 non-zero emission heavy-duty vehicles with new zero-emission vehicles in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation will collaborate with municipal, state, and non-profit entities to purchase, install, operate, and maintain the new electric vehicles and associated charging infrastructure. The project aims to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Knox, Rutherford, and Madison counties, while also providing workforce training, community outreach, and increasing familiarity with electric vehicle technology among vocational vehicle fleet operators. The award has an ultimate completion date of December 31, 2026.
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