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Electric shuttles to start service in south Sacramento

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The first of three new GreenPower EV Star shuttles will be put into service beginning Monday, 15 Jun 2020 as part of Electrify America’s more than $40 million Green Cities investments in Sacramento. Electrify America fully subsidized the costs of the shuttles, the DC fast-charging infrastructure to support them, and the retrofit costs.

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Electrify America announces $200M additional investment for ZEV infrastructure and education in California

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Electrify America plans to invest $200 million in California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure and education programs over the next 30 months. This represents the third of four investment phases as part of its 10-year commitment of $800 million in the state. Green City Investment: - $25 Million in Long Beach-Wilmington.

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Electrify America, Sacramento announce Green City investments: ZEV car-sharing, ZEV bus and shuttle routes, EV charging systems

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Electrify America and the City of Sacramento announced new projects that will increase access to zero-emissions vehicles (ZEV) in the Sacramento region, expand ZEV technology use, and prepare the City for future electric vehicle adoption. Increase use of ZEV technology to maximize ZEV miles traveled while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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IIHS studies find most e-scooter rider injuries happen on sidewalk

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Neighborhood associations and advocacy groups like the National Disability Rights Network have also pushed for more stringent regulations. A second one compared the rider demographics, usage patterns and injuries to those of 377 bicyclists who were interviewed as part of an earlier study.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same.

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Honda announces second plug-in vehicle testing program; Japan joins US, China may follow

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In addition, the city of Torrance will test a plug-in hybrid as a part of the program in 2012. The program will also use advanced communications and telematics and solar-powered charging technologies to explore future forms of personal mobility and their potential for reducing CO 2 emissions. DC brushless. DC brushless.

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Three Major Sources of Funding for EV Charging at Convenience Stores and Truck Stops

Blink Charging

billion is allocated for the CFI program for zero-emission fueling infrastructure in communities and along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Each of the 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico was allocated funds to distribute to eligible businesses.

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