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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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announced that 17 local governments and transit agencies will receive more than $236 million in grants from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to aid the transition to zero-emission buses. billion in new Low-No Program emission funding and $5.1 Napa Vine Zero Emission Bus Electrification. City of Fresno.

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San Joaquin Valley receives $12.9M from CARB for clean trucks

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million in additional California Air Resources Board (CARB) funding to replace heavy-duty trucks through the Valley Air District’s grant program. Reducing emissions from mobile sources is key to the San Joaquin Valley meeting federal ambient air quality standards. million of that funding allocated for the San Joaquin Valley.

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Cummins provides US Postal Service with 8 electric vans in California

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The fully-electric Cummins PowerDrive equipped vans are expected to reduce fuel and maintenance costs as well as eliminate emissions. Cummins will also provide operator training, vehicle support and data collection to support the program.

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Proterra to deliver 3 electric transit buses and charging station to StarMetro in Florida

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to deliver three new EcoRide zero-emission transit buses and a charging station. The contract stems from a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant received by StarMetro to pursue fast-charge, electric transit buses and charging stations. Six other urban transit agencies received similar FTA grants. Earlier post.)

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Cal Energy Commission awards ~$3M to EV ride-sharing projects in disadvantaged communities; fuel cell and BEV

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The goal of the grants is to demonstrate the use of zero-emission vehicles in mobility services, such as car sharing and ride hailing, and provide an increased awareness of clean vehicle technologies. The California Energy Commission awarded nearly $3 million to car-sharing programs using electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities.

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Tesla Semi Pepsico fleet ready to take on the road

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PepsiCo stated that its Tesla Semi fleet was made possible through a grant by Sacramento’s air quality district. Public documents showed that the global beverage company submitted to install 8 Megacharger stalls at its facility in Fresno, California.

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WattEV opens US’ first megawatt charge station with 1.2MW speeds and solar

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That latter part is particularly interesting – WattEV got grants from the California Energy Commission to create this grid-islanded setup, wherein power for the chargers is fully provided by 5MW of on-site solar (which WattEV wants to expand to 25MW eventually) and 3MWh of battery backup. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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