Green Car Congress

AUGUST 23, 2023

Up to $20 million funding is now available in California through the VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) program. Applications are being accepted and reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is exhausted. Funding is available for the following project categories: Heavy-lift forklifts (8,000 lb.

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Mariner California Available Emissions 150

Green Car Congress

MAY 10, 2022

In early 2023, the battery-electric Class 8 trucks will be deployed in QCD’s Southern California fleet operations delivering products to restaurants and coffee shops throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The remaining trucks of the order will be deployed throughout 2022 and early 2023.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2019

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. The transportation sector is the source of nearly a quarter of Canada’s carbon emissions and more than 40% of California’s.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 26, 2024

An independent review of Cruise’s high-profile pedestrian accident last October has presented some interesting conclusions. California DMV officials later alleged that Cruise “misrepresented” and “omitted” critical information about the incident. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

That’s the impression we came away with after getting the chance to test out a beautifully-outfitted Model Y electric bike recently in California. more… The post Electric Bike Company Model Y review: Getting California cruiser vibes on a US-made e-bike appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Reports

JUNE 6, 2022

The California drought has a clean-air cost. Volvo’s sales of plug-in models are gaining momentum, and Polestar is adding a referral program, but it’s not so Tesla-like. And we drive Lincoln’s not-so-electric plug-in hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The post Zugo Rhino review: A moped-inspired electric bike built for California-style cruising vibes appeared first on Electrek.

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California Electric Electrical Miles 101

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2021

California Governor Gavin Newsom has directed the Department of Conservation’s Geologic Energy Management (CalGEM) Division to initiate regulatory action to end the issuance of new permits for hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”) by January 2024. California’s production of oil has been steadily dropping since 1985. gCO 2 e/MJ in 2019.

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Oil California Production Climate Change 221

Electrek

DECEMBER 14, 2023

But the even bigger differentiator, outside of the Southern California-based assembly, is that you can customize the bike with thousands of color customizations on every part, plus a huge array of accessories. more… The post Electric Bike Company Model J review: A literally one-of-a-kind e-moped appeared first on Electrek.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Prior to this modification, California utilities were guided by a California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) decision established in 2010 that exempted light-duty vehicle charging station providers from being regulated as a utility but did not explicitly exempt medium- and heavy-duty charging station providers.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 846 , which authorizes the extension of operating the Diablo Canyon Nuclear power plant (DCPP) beyond the current expiration dates (of 2024 for Unit 1 and 2025 for Unit 2), to up to five additional years (no later than 2029 and 2030, respectively), under specified conditions.

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California Jordan Carbon Clean 186

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As part of California’s AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. of the 2030 goal, notes a new report from the California Center for Jobs & the Economy. Graph: California Center for Jobs & the Economy.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 17, 2024

Full disclosure: Hyundai flew me to Monterey/Carmel, California and fed and housed me for two nights. We were ostensibly in Northern California to drive the Ioniq 5 N, but Hyundai carved a little time for us to drive the Elantra N on the street, as well as six passes – three with each transmission – on an autocross course.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Which state opted to join California’s EV mandate this week? In a review of the 2023 Kia Niro EV, we find that while this 253-mile EV has. Which brand revealed a fully electric convertible available this year?

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Blue Ribbon Commission on Lithium Extraction in California (Lithium Valley Commission) submitted its report of findings and recommendations to the state Legislature. Known Geothermal Resource Areas (KGRA)in Imperial County, California. Source: California Energy Commission staff.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

A report from the State Auditor of California finds that California may not successfully meet its upcoming greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goal of 40% by 2030, which will require the State to reduce GHG emissions by nearly 40% over the next decade. Source: State Auditor Report Number: 2020-114. emission vehicles. earlier post.).

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California Climate Change Emissions Purchase 349

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 28, 2020

The California Air Resources Board approved a new regulation designed to reduce pollution further from ocean-going vessels while docked at California’s busiest ports. Tankers docking at the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach must also comply starting in 2025, while tankers in Northern California have until 2027.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

On Friday, Cruise confirmed that its board had hired an outside law firm and technology consultants after the California Department of Motor Vehicles suspended its driverless vehicle operations. Exponent has also been tapped as the brand’s technology consultant and has been tasked with reviewing the Cruise’s autonomous systems.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2018

The California Assembly has passed Senate Bill 100 —a bill to move California to 100% renewable and zero-carbon energy by 2045. The bill also establishes state policy that RPS-eligible and zero-carbon resources supply 100% of all retail sales of electricity to California end-use customers no later than 31 December 2045.

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California Carbon Renewable Energy 210

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 22, 2019

The study, conducted by Future Fuel Strategies , reviewed, assessed and compared nearly 100 different peer-reviewed vehicle emission studies. In addition to the Urban Air Initiative-sponsored study, the consultants have written two different technical papers, one of which is already in peer review.

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Electrek

MAY 12, 2021

The applications are still under review but could be a major step toward autonomous rideshare vehicles operating as commonplace soon. more… The post Waymo and Cruise hope to charge for autonomous rides in California appeared first on Electrek.

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San Francisco California Charging Vehicles 143

Electrek

APRIL 16, 2024

As Hyundai’s N performance arm approaches the launch of its first-ever track-friendly EV, we got the chance to visit the world-famous Laguna Seca raceway in California to test drive the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. Be sure to check out the full video review below.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2023

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting two waivers of preemption regarding four California Air Resource Board (CARB) regulations related to California’s heavy-duty vehicle and engine emission standards. In this instance, CARB requested two waivers for regulations relating to heavy duty vehicles and engines.

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EPA Grant Standards Emissions 210

Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released , for public review, a concept paper to initiate discussion on the development of a Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) include methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, and fluorinated gases.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Proterra has been selected by the California Department of General Services as a vendor to supply Proterra battery-electric buses and Proterra charging systems for the statewide contract. The deadline to submit proposals for awards is 16 January 2020. The deadline to submit proposals for awards is 16 January 2020.

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California Grant Purchase Electric 150

Green Car Congress

JUNE 29, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a public workshop on 12 July 2012 to discuss the lifecycle assessment of crude oil production within the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) regulation. ARB staff will present for public review v1.0 ARB staff will present for public review v1.0 El-Houjeiri and Adam R.

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Oil California Production Carbon 252

Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Tesla is selling more than 10% of cars and light trucks in California. We drive the dual-motor VW ID.4. Super Bowl ads bring EV enthusiasm to the Big Game. The federal government lays out more about its national charging network. And has hydrogen missed its window of opportunity? This and more, today at Green Car Reports.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 1, 2022

A preliminary review of all voucher requests is now under way. The 24-hour initial submission period has now passed, and all requests will be funded based on timestamp without the need for a randomization process. Subsequent requests are first-come, first-served except for the Public School Bus Set-Aside for Small and Medium Air Districts.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Southern California might be known for its sunshine and warmth, but it gets rain and, in the mountains, snow. It wasn’t enough to deter the redesigned 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid from climbing more than 5,000 feet to Palomar Mountain, from the hallmark coastal sunshine to unusual bluebird snow.

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Honda Hybrid California 150

Electrek

MAY 17, 2021

The California DMV is reviewing Tesla’s claims regarding the Full Self-Driving package for potential misleading advertising, according to a new report. more… The post Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package claims are under DMV review for misleading advertising appeared first on Electrek.

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Teslarati

JULY 1, 2022

A plan to tax lithium, which is widely used in the production of electric vehicle batteries, has been approved in California as part of the state’s efforts to generate revenue for environmental remediation projects. The California lithium tax was approved by Governor Gavin Newsom as part of a must-pass state budget on Thursday.

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Tax California General Motors China 98

Teslarati

JANUARY 12, 2022

The California Department of Motor Vehicles is further examining the regulation process of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta program to determine whether it could be held under the DMV’s autonomous vehicle regulations. Tesla was excluded from the grouping previously because the functionality requires a human driver.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Electrify America announced its next $200-million investment in Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure as well as education and awareness in California which is outlined in its Cycle 2 California ZEV Investment Plan submitted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Santa Cruz-Watsonville. Santa Rosa.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 2, 2024

A California regulator has approved a proposal from Alphabet’s Waymo to expand its fared, completely driverless robotaxi services to Los Angeles and some cities near San Francisco, effective on Friday. Last month, the California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC ) suspended the application “for further staff review.”

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Electrek

JUNE 7, 2021

Some of the applications are still under review, but it could be a major step toward autonomous rideshare vehicles operating as commonplace soon. more… The post Waymo and Cruise hope to charge for autonomous rides in California [update] appeared first on Electrek.

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San Francisco California Charging Vehicles 136

Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2023

Community partners include California Air Resources Board, California Energy Commission, Southern California Association of Governments, and Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee.

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Solar North America Energy Storage Fleet 397

Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2020

Berkeley Law’s Center for Law, Energy and the Environment (CLEE) released a new report “ Legal Grounds: Law and Policy Options to Facilitate a Phase-Out of Fossil Fuel Production in California.”. The report analyzes steps California leaders could pursue on state- and privately-owned lands to achieve this reduction.

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