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California Energy Commission Adopts $176M Green Transportation Plan

Green Car Congress

More than 38 percent of the carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in California come from burning gasoline and diesel in cars and trucks. Vehicles are the major contributor to global warming pollution. The Investment Plan promotes sustainable development. Vice Chair James Boyd. 2 million for propane vehicles.

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More details about California’s proposal requiring bidirectional charging capabilities for all EVs

Charged EVs

Going bi adds several nifty new benefits to driving electric. It turns an EV into a mobile battery that can be used to provide backup power to a home or business, and to provide services to the electrical grid, generating revenue for the vehicle owner and potentially offsetting a significant part of the purchase price of the vehicle.

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