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Five years ago, Volkswagen was caught rigging vehicle systems to pass emissions tests. The company paid billions to settle lawsuits. All the states got settlements, and South Dakota got about $8 million.
Now the state is spending the money, and most is earmarked to help replace old trucks and buses with newer, less-polluting models. State and local government agencies and schools are among the groups eligible for the help.
There have been multiple rounds of applications and awards, but much of the money remains unspent. So state officials might use some of it to help install more electric-vehicle charging stations.
Robert Raker is the manager of public relations for West River Electric in Rapid City. He said automakers are producing more electric cars, and car dealers are asking for charging stations.
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