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Trump's Criminal Regime Goes After Electric School Bus Money - CleanTechnica

EPA Fight Over Electric School Bus Funding Puts $2.3 Billion in Play

A dispute over the Clean School Bus Program has intensified after EPA leadership canceled a rebate round and signaled a shift away from battery-electric buses despite statutory zero-emission targets.

Key Takeaways

The source says about $2.3 billion remains in the Clean School Bus Program.
It says Congress required at least 50% of the money to go to zero-emission vehicles.

DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via cleantechnica.com

Hydrogen Car Pioneer: Jack Nicholson Drove Fuel Cell Vehicle in the 1970s

Decades before hydrogen became a clean energy buzzword, Jack Nicholson was driving a hydrogen-fueled Chevy Impala in the 1970s—a forgotten footnote in the long, complicated history of zero-emission vehicle development.

Key Takeaways

Jack Nicholson drove a hydrogen-combustion Chevy Impala in the mid-1970s, decades before hydrogen vehicles became mainstream
The 1970s OPEC oil embargo triggered widespread alternative fuel experimentation that created the context for Nicholson's experiment

DT Editorial Team·Mar 22, 2026·via jalopnik.com

Trova E-Spotter Electric Terminal Truck Targets Port Emissions

Trova Motor has unveiled the E-Spotter, a purpose-built electric terminal truck for zero-emission port and distribution center operations, targeting the diesel-powered yard spotters responsible for significant port pollution.

Key Takeaways

Trova Motor's E-Spotter electric yard truck supports 10-hour port duty cycles, targeting diesel replacement at ports and distribution centers
Drop-in fifth-wheel compatibility avoids the need for facility modifications

DT Editorial Team·Mar 15, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co