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Cal Energy Commission hosting technology merit review workshop on EV charging infrastructure project

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This workshop will influence future funding opportunities at the Commission through its Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program, which provides up to $100 million a year for alternative fuels and vehicle technology development. Agenda, presentations and details on how to participate are available. Background.

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California Energy Commission Approves $800K in four regional grants to prepare for electric vehicles

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The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) approved four regional planning grants to prepare for electric vehicles. 200,000 to the Sacramento Area Council of Governments.

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E Paper License Plates Now Street-Legal in California

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These displays can be updated remotely, with such updates replacing the little date stickers that must be reapplied each year when registration is renewed. And, when the car is stopped, drivers will also be able to reduce the license number to a small window and use the rest of the screen for a different graphic. Photo: Reviver Auto.

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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

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The Energy Commission began working on these energy efficiency standards in April 2008.

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California ARB greenlights states GHG cap-and-trade program

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At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) endorsed the state’s cap-and-trade regulation. The regulation has been in development for the past two years since the passage of the Scoping Plan in 2008. ARB Staff presentation on Cap-and-Trade Program. Proposed Regulation to Implement.

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Interim NREL Report on In-Use Azure Balance Gasoline Hybrids in FedEx Fleet Finds Substantially Lower Tailpipe Emissions, Similar Fuel Economy to Diesels

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FedEx has deployed 20 gasoline hybrid electric vehicles (gHEVs) on parcel delivery routes in the Sacramento and Los Angeles areas. Criteria emissions by drive cycle. Barnitt (2010) Click to enlarge. FedEx Delivery Truck Basic Information. Vehicle information gHEV Diesel. Chassis Mfr./Model. Ford E-450 Strip Chassis. Freightliner MT-45.

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Environmental Charter High School Gets Solar; Greenius Goes EcoMedia

Creative Greenius

I just want to see projects get funded, renewable energy put to work, energy efficiency retrofits instituted, conservation measures adopted and sustainable practices replace business-as-usual before the climate crisis makes any positive action a moot point. You can argue the merits of that if you want, but I’m done arguing.

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