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

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 12, 2022

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 California DOT on behalf of Redwood Coast Transit Authoriy. Project title.

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California Emissions Los Angeles Fresno

Cummins provides US Postal Service with 8 electric vans in California

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APRIL 2, 2019

In March, Cummins began delivering eight Cummins-powered all-electric vehicles to the United States Postal Service (USPS) in California. The fully-electric Cummins PowerDrive equipped vans are expected to reduce fuel and maintenance costs as well as eliminate emissions.

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California Fresno Gasoline-Electric Electric

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

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

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.)

San Antonio

San Antonio Fresno Florida Charging

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

Baua Electric

MAY 6, 2024

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.

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Solar Charging Los Angeles Grid

Tesla Semi Pepsico fleet ready to take on the road

Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2023

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. The beverage company tied its Tesla Semi fleet to its PepsiCoPositive journey.

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Fleet Sacramento Tesla Fresno

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

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

The California Energy Commission awarded nearly $3 million to car-sharing programs using electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities. 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.

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California ARB Begins Process to Revise Diesel Control Regulations

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APRIL 23, 2010

The California Air Resources Board began the formal process to revise its strategy for the clean-up of on- and off-road diesel engines by directing staff to return in September with specific proposals to provide additional flexibility. A new emissions estimate will be used in the rule revision process. ARB Chairman Mary D.

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Diesel California Los Angeles Fresno

California ARB witholding enforcement of LCFS post Federal Court injunction; appealing and seeking stay of injunction; Judge O’Neill’s 3 rulings

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DECEMBER 31, 2011

On Thursday (29 December 2011), Judge Lawrence O’Neill of the US District Court for the Eastern District of California issued three separate rulings in a set of federal lawsuits challenging the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) ( Rocky Mountain Farmers Union et al v. in his official capacity as California Attorney General. Goldstene ).

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Cal Energy Commission to award ~$1.2M for center for alt fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

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JANUARY 16, 2015

The California Energy Commission Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program (ARFVTP) is making up to $1,194,659 in grant funds available to develop a new center or expand an existing center for alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies in Central California. ( PON-14-606 ).

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Fuel Fresno Energy

California ARB Report Finds Fine Particle Air Pollution Responsible for 9,000 Premature Deaths in State Each Year; Based on US EPA Peer-Reviewed Study

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Map of California air basins and PM 2.5 Approximately 9,000 people in California are estimated to die prematurely each year as a result of exposure to fine particle pollution, according to a new report issued by the California Air Resources Board (ARB). monitoring network. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge.

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Pollution EPA California Diesel

UC Davis Begins $2.8M Studies on Impacts of Escaped Nitrogen

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JUNE 13, 2009

University of California, Davis researchers will receive $2.8 million in new grants to study the use and impacts of escaped nitrogen from agricultural production. Nitrogen-based fertilizers help California farmers produce more than 400 agricultural commodities—vegetables, fruits, meats and dairy products—worth $36 billion a year.

Davis

Davis Escape Ozone California

EV state champion

Electric Auto Association

MARCH 24, 2021

Huron, California Mayor Rey Leon, recently recognized by the California Energy Commission as a “Clean Energy Champion ,” is determined to make his city the greenest on the map, and much of his effort has centered around electric transportation. EAA member Rey Leon is honored for launching an EV ride sharing program for farmworkers.

Fresno

Fresno California Green Clean

The City of Porterville Partners with EV Connect to Deploy EV Charging

EV Connect

AUGUST 3, 2022

Located in the San Joaquin Valley, with Fresno to the north and Bakersfield to the south, the City of Porterville, California, serves as a gateway to Sequoia National Forest, Giant Sequoia National Monument, Kings Canyon National Park, and as a vital pit stop for travelers along the Great Western Divide Highway.

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Connect Connected Charging Fleet

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

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AUGUST 21, 2022

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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Clean Cleaning Ozone Fresno

EV Driven

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

Cummins provides US Postal Service with 8 electric vans in California

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

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

Tesla Semi Pepsico fleet ready to take on the road

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

California ARB Begins Process to Revise Diesel Control Regulations

California ARB witholding enforcement of LCFS post Federal Court injunction; appealing and seeking stay of injunction; Judge O’Neill’s 3 rulings

Cal Energy Commission to award ~$1.2M for center for alt fuels and advanced vehicle technologies

California ARB Report Finds Fine Particle Air Pollution Responsible for 9,000 Premature Deaths in State Each Year; Based on US EPA Peer-Reviewed Study

UC Davis Begins $2.8M Studies on Impacts of Escaped Nitrogen

EV state champion

The City of Porterville Partners with EV Connect to Deploy EV Charging

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

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