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CARB approves $2.6B investment for clean cars, trucks, mobility options

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Supported projects range from incentives for cleaner trucks and buses, and mobility options such as bike- and car-sharing, to consumer rebates for clean cars. billion Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives will benefit priority populations. The California Air Resources Board approved a $2.6-billion

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Volkswagen Pulls Back On Electric Car Plans

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The post Volkswagen Pulls Back On Electric Car Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica. Volkswagen announced this week that it has two new PHEV versions of the Golf and has ended its collaboration with Renault.

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How Clean Are Electric Cars?

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How much CO2 can electric cars really save compared to diesel and petrol cars? To answer this question, we have developed a tool (see below) that compiles all the most up-to-date data on CO2 emissions linked to the use of an electric, diesel or petrol car. Originally published on Transport & Environment.

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CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

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billion investment plan that will increase access to clean vehicles and clean mobility options through a wide variety of projects that support the transformation of California’s vehicle and equipment fleet to zero-emission. Funded projects include: $525 million for clean car rebates through the statewide Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

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Things To Know When Renting An Electric Car

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Renting an electric car can be a daunting task if you have never driven one before. The post Things To Know When Renting An Electric Car appeared first on CleanTechnica. Here are some things you should know first.

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Good News About Electric Cars — They’re Driving Down Electricity Rates

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Electric cars are making news this week in new reports that highlight price parity with conventional cars in the used car market. The post Good News About Electric Cars — They’re Driving Down Electricity Rates appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes Latest German Automaker To Pull Back On Its Electric Car Plans

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Mercedes is backing away from its electric car plans as slower than expected sales have taken the company by surprise. The post Mercedes Latest German Automaker To Pull Back On Its Electric Car Plans appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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