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

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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 funding for Buses and Bus Facilities formula and competitive grants over five years. ZEB Transition: On-Route Charging Pilot.

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

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WattEV has just opened the first electric truck charging depot in the US to use the new Megawatt Charge System, capable of delivering up to 1.2 WattEV says that its charge depot in Bakersfield, CA, includes the first MCS charger in North America, and the fastest as well. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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California Energy Commission awards >$6M for EV charging, H2 fueling and V2G

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The investments include: Electric vehicle charging: Ten grants totaling more than $3.5 million for 181 electric vehicle charging stations to be installed along California highway corridors, and at destination locations, workplaces, and multifamily buildings. Heavy duty, vehicle-to-grid fleet: A $2.3-million

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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The California Energy Commission approved nearly $9 million in grants for the installation of DC fast chargers along major state freeways and highways to allow electric vehicle drivers to travel from San Diego to the Oregon border without worrying about running out of energy. The grants went to four companies—Chargepoint Inc.;

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

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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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EV state champion

Electric Auto Association

Perhaps most impressively, Mayor Leon was behind the forging of a partnership with EVgo that funded the installation of 10 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, and worked with Electrify America to install another twelve. We’re over 98% Latino, and the other two percent are Punjabi and Yemini,” Leon said.

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Fresno County unveils countywide solar-powered EV charging program using Envision Solar’s EV ARC

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This is the largest single deployment of solar-powered electric vehicle charging stations in the County and the first to link all the rural cities in one single county. The CALSTART San Joaquin Valley Clean Transportation Center is funded, in part, by a grant from the CEC. The FCRTA funding was provided, in part, by Caltrans.

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