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Rocsys to supply autonomous CCS charging solutions to SSA Marine for electric yard tractors at Port of Oakland

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The systems will autonomously charge part of the electric yard tractor fleet of SSA Marine at the International Container Terminal at the Port of Oakland. Last year we opened our first office in North America in Portland, Ore. Rocsys is an international venture-funded company with US operations based out of Portland, Oregon.

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Oregon transit district buying 11 New Flyer electric buses and 7 ABB depot chargers

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Since then, LTD hired a Sustainability Program Manager and conducted carbon footprint analysis of its operations to measure the impacts and benefits of public transit on climate change. In 2014, it received silver level certification for the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) sustainability commitment.

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New Flyer unveils Xcelsior CHARGE H2 bus; first to offer two fuel-cell-electric models eligible for federal funding

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New Flyer is currently delivering 25 Xcelsior CHARGE H2 fuel cell-electric buses to three transit agencies as part of California Climate Investments (CCI). New Flyer currently has significant ZEB orders from major cities including Toronto, Boston, Minneapolis, New York, Portland, and Vancouver.

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Ford Smart Mobility shifts from research to implementation; company announces new programs, next areas of focus

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The pilot is being offered to select Ford Credit customers in California—including Berkeley, Oakland and San Francisco; as well as in Portland, Oregon; Chicago and Washington, D.C. For 40%, it’s the opportunity to try new products, while for 33%, it’s having access to more options. It runs through November. Earlier post.).

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

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His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. Ted Kulongoski arrived to test-drive an electric car and urge the company to import through the port of Portland. " Even before visiting BYD, Sokol believed in electric cars.

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