Gasoline Prices Start Month Climbing, Diesel Still Down
Diesel prices seemed to drop across the United States except on the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile, gasoline edged upward everywhere but the Rocky Mountain region.
Diesel prices seemed to drop across the United States except on the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile, gasoline edged upward everywhere but the Rocky Mountain region.
The city's public school system has partnered with Highland Electric Fleets with the support of $9.4 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program.
The World Resources Institute’s Electric School Bus Initiative delved into the topic, finding that EV batteries are designed for safety and extensively tested.
The school transportation provider was among the companies and nonprofits that have made commitments to expand electric vehicle fleets, boost consumer education, and grow availability of EV charging.
The dealer, with headquarters in Nashville, was founded in 2007 and currently has 10 locations in Florida and Tennessee.
The South Carolina Department of Education is deploying 160 Proterra-powered Thomas Built Buses electric school buses during the next year, funded through the Clean School Bus Program.
The average price of gasoline climbed slightly in the Gulf Coast and West Coast regions, while the price of diesel declined for another week.
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LeMon, who died in December 2022, designed and implemented a public awareness program throughout California about the safe and smart choice to put children on yellow school buses.
Prices in the Rocky Mountain region showed the greatest decline compared to the previous week, with average prices falling nine cents for gasoline, and eight cents for diesel.
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