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Researchers map CO2 emissions for entire Los Angeles Megacity to help improve environmental policymaking

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The Los Angeles megacity—the third-largest metropolitan area in the world—occupies 4,850 square miles and houses more than 18.5 The same is true for buildings. However, Gurney expects the Los Angeles mapping to have the most significant implications, especially considering the sheer size and scope of the area.

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Los Angeles Building Out New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Key Transit Locations

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This pilot project aims to understand the viability of a PEV-transit network and establish best practices that optimize the consumer experience while reducing the carbon footprint of Los Angeles. The transportation sector alone accounts for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions in California, 6% higher than the national average.

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ECS announces 2023-2024 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship recipients

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Dr. Bai received his BS in Materials Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2010 and MS in Materials Science in 2012 from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology. Yadong Yin at the University of California, Riverside, in 2017. Yuzhang Li, University of California, Los Angeles.

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First screen going up at Tesla’s drive-in theater, diner and Supercharger

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Tesla is continuing construction on its upcoming Supercharger, diner and drive-in theater project in Los Angeles, California, with the latest photo showing one of the screens starting to be built. The site concept includes the round, multi-level diner building that now be seen being built, as well as several Superchargers and a screen.

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Tesla diner, drive-in and Supercharger preparing work on interiors

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Tesla continues to make progress on its upcoming diner, drive-in theater and Supercharger in Los Angeles, with recent drone footage showing new water runoff infrastructure, preparations for stucco installation on the first-floor walls, and seemingly, materials for the start of some interior construction.

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Toyota and Horizon Educational Group challenge SoCal high school students to build fuel cell vehicles

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Toyota is partnering with Horizon Educational Group to bring the Hydrogen Horizon Automotive Challenge to 20 California schools in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Participating schools include 10 each from Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Orange County. Beverly Hills High School.

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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

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The projects would also help improve air quality in underserved areas of major American cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Oakland, and Salt Lake City. Gas Technology Institute: Houston to Los Angeles (H2LA)–I-10 Hydrogen Corridor Project.