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Electrify America launches 8 solar-powered EV charging stations in rural Fresno County

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Electrify America (EA), the largest open DC fast charging network in the US, is increasing access to sustainable electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure for rural Californians with the deployment of eight new solar-powered, off-grid charging stations across Fresno County. Available beginning Friday, October 2: Veterans Park, S. Indianola Ave/E.

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PepsiCo shares photo of freshly delivered Tesla Semi truck units

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The vehicles will be operating from PepsiCo Beverages North America’s (PBNA) Fresno, California location, and they will be serving customers across the state. Interestingly enough, the new Tesla Semi units are painted white, unlike the blue PepsiCo trucks that were part of the company’s initial fleet.

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Motiv Power Systems delivering 7 electric walk-in vans to USPS as part of CARB program; deployment in Central Valley

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The first vehicle now serves routes in Fresno with the balance of the vehicles to be deployed in Fresno and Stockton as part of a year-long program. We’re proud to now be a part of USPS’ long tradition of implementing the latest technology to green their fleet. —Motiv CEO Jim Castelaz.

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Electrify America increases access to solar-powered EV charging for rural Californians with 30 stations

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The off-grid, standalone chargers are strategically located throughout the Central Valley and inland areas of Southern California, intended to provide greater access to sustainable EV charging for drivers in rural parts of the state. Ten solar-powered charging stations were deployed in coordination with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency.

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Here’s a list of every county suing Tesla for its handling of hazardous waste

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Credit: peekaystudio/Instagram ) Tesla is said to use lubricating oils, brake fluids, lead acid batteries, aerosols, antifreeze, cleaning fluids, propane, paint, acetone, liquefied petroleum gas, adhesives, and diesel fuel at its Fremont Factory in Northern California. ” Tesla’s Fremont Factory.

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CARB settles with American Honda Motor for $6.9M for violations of air quality regulations on small off-road engines

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This will help California meet its required federal clean air standards, clean the air and significantly reduce harmful emissions for those who work all day with these small off-road engines. Honda will also forfeit about 80,000 banked emissions credits they have accumulated under the program as part of the settlement.

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California ARB awards funding to San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to deploy 15 Proterra electric buses

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The Valley-wide electrification project will further help drive down vehicle costs and offer immediate opportunities for shared infrastructure, spare parts, and workforce training. In the last 22 years, we have implemented voluntary incentive programs that have resulted in more than 134,000 tons of emission reductions.

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