On November 5th, Nevada became one of the first states to award a portion of its VW Settlement funds after announcing 12 projects worth $6.6 million; the state has $24.8 million from the settlement to invest in mitigating mobile source emissions.
The state received 37 applicants in this funding round. In an effort to accelerate transportation electrification, the state dedicated a significant portion of its funds to the electrification of airport ground support equipment. Below is a table showing the repowering/replacement strategy and funding for Nevada’s projects.
| Type of Action | Vehicles Updated | # of Vehicles Updated | Sum of Funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Convert to Electric | Airport Ground Support Equipment | 163 | $5,371,880.12 |
| Diesel Replacement | School Buses | 12 | $672,701.13 |
| Diesel to Natural Gas |
Transit Buses (5) Refuse Trucks (5) |
10 | $500,000.00 |
| Diesel Repower | Airport Shuttle Buses | 5 | $90,000.00 |
| Total | 190 | $6,634,581.25 |
(hat tip to Will Toor)
