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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Plug Power is expanding its green hydrogen ecosystem to the US west coast with the construction of a new production facility in Fresno County, California. Green hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water with electricity generated from zero-carbon sources; only oxygen is emitted during the process.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Motiv Power Systems (Motiv), a leading provider of all-electric medium-duty fleet chassis, has begun deliveries of Ford E-450-based all-electric walk-in vans to the United States Postal Service (USPS). Motiv is a Ford eQVM-approved provider of all-electric chassis for commercial trucks and buses.

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MAY 10, 2022

Fontaine Modification is expanding its electrification integration services to include refrigerated trailers through a strategic alliance with electric transport refrigeration unit (eTRU) innovator eNow, Inc. The system can be powered by any combination of solar, e-axle and shore power.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Electrify America, the nation’s largest public ultra-fast charging network, has added 30 solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with two Level 2 chargers each to its network in the state of California. Ten solar-powered charging stations were deployed in coordination with the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency.

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JUNE 24, 2021

Funding will support projects such as: Innovative transit services such as on-demand shuttles and microtransit; Electric vehicle carsharing; Bikesharing and scooter-sharing; Carpooling and vanpooling; and. Ride-on-demand services. For many awardees this will be a first-of-its-kind mobility project to be funded and launched in their community.

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MARCH 28, 2023

California State University Fresno will partner with UCR by doing tests in the San Joaquin Valley, said Tom Durbin, a research engineer with CE-CERT, who will oversee the referee program. Two testing locations are expected to open this spring, including a site in Riverside. The program will also give CE-CERT students hands-on experience.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2013

UPS announced the deployment of 100 fully electric commercial vehicles that will be delivering packages around the state. The vehicles were manufactured in Stockton, California by Electric Vehicles International ( EVI ). Earlier post.). Additional benefits include reduction of carbon emissions and noise.

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APRIL 4, 2018

The LightningElectric is a battery-electric drivetrain package for the heavy-duty Ford Transit, a product used extensively by commercial and government fleets. The fuel cell uses hydrogen to charge the electric batteries for a longer-range zero-emissions fleet solution.

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OCTOBER 4, 2011

The contract stems from a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant received by StarMetro to pursue fast-charge, electric transit buses and charging stations. Chicago Transit Authority; and Fresno Area Express (FAX) in Fresno, Calif. Proterra has signed an agreement with StarMetro, the transit provider in Tallahassee, Fla.,

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) awarded funding to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) to deploy 15 Proterra Catalyst buses; 11 Proterra depot-chargers; and 4 Proterra fast-chargers.

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AUGUST 29, 2018

A rebate project to increase public access to high-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) throughout Southern California launched this week in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Eligible SCIP applicants can apply for multiple charger rebates.

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APRIL 8, 2019

A rebate project to increase access to electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout California’s Sacramento County is launching with up to $15.5 Level 2 chargers deliver 15-35 miles of electric driving range per hour of charging and are suited for locations where drivers are parked for a few hours.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2016

The awards stem from a solicitation released in July 2015 ( GFO-15-601 ), with the overall objective of completing the West Coast Electric Highway which stretches from British Columbia to Baja California. SR 99: South of Sacramento and north of Fresno. SR 99: Fresno to north of Wheeler Ridge. Corridor Categories. Secondary.

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DECEMBER 14, 2017

The California Energy Commission awarded nearly $3 million to car-sharing programs using electric vehicles in disadvantaged communities. will use battery electric vehicles in a ride-hailing service targeting community college students who attend Fresno City College from surrounding rural areas. Stratosfuel, Inc. Calstart, Inc.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Through its Cycle 1 California ZEV Investment Plan, Electrify America is developing a network of electric vehicle charging stations along highly traveled highways and in six California metropolitan areas which include Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco and San Jose.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

The initiative is part of Electrify America’s $2-billion investment in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and education in the United States over the next 10 years. Earlier post.). The 2,800 Level 2 charging stations will be located at approximately 500 sites, all with more than one charging station.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Corridor Charging: Corridor charging gives existing and prospective electric vehicle owners the assurance that they can charge when driving long distances along a freeway or highway. These chargers should also be able to support the needs of local electric vehicle owners.

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MAY 15, 2014

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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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The $300-million investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. Electrify America National Cycle 2 ZEV Investment Plan. Bridgeport (CT) for the New York City market.

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MAY 5, 2021

This initiative will have a specific focus on charging station investments for electric transit buses and medium- / heavy-duty trucks located in or serving the community. Existing metro area investments to be expanded are: Fresno. Highlights of California’s Third ZEV Investment Plan. Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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MAY 1, 2015

Cargill is collaborating with Tesla and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) to install a 1 MWh Tesla energy storage product at the company’s Fresno, California beef processing facility. The Tesla batteries will be charged daily from the existing PG&E electricity grid system during off-peak hours, when electricity rates are lowest.

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MAY 5, 2015

UPS fueling stations in Sacramento, Fresno and Los Angeles will utilize Redeem RNG for refueling tractors and delivery vehicles in UPS’ fleet beginning this month. Its fleet includes nearly 5,500 all-electric, hybrid electric, hydraulic hybrid, CNG, LNG, propane, biomethane and light-weight fuel-saving composite body vehicles.

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JANUARY 16, 2015

For the purposes of the solicitation: Alternative fuels include, but are not limited to electricity, natural gas, biogas, hydrogen, ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel. Alternative vehicle technologies include, but are not limited to: Electric drive cars, trucks, shuttles, buses, or off-road equipment.

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APRIL 14, 2016

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. Environmental and public health impacts of electricity generation.

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AUGUST 5, 2016

Seneca Resource Corporation (Seneca) has applied for LCFS credits for producing crude oil using solar generated electricity. In 2012, Seneca acquired a portion of assets in the east Coalinga oil field, located in the western Fresno County, Ca., In 1998, Seneca expanded its base into Kern County, Ca.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Cycle 2 plan builds on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expands into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. In Cycle 2, Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

The second cycle investment will build on Electrify America’s initial priorities and expand into new areas, where the need for electric vehicle charging stations and technology are greatest or are most likely to be used regularly. Electrify America also will continue to invest in the six Cycle 1 metros: Fresno. San Diego-Carlsbad.

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MAY 26, 2017

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 EV ARC products will provide no-cost charging for San Joaquin Valley EV drivers, helping to make electric cars more affordable for Fresno County residents.

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JULY 28, 2017

Those cities are Fresno, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego, and Sacramento. The first phase of the Investment Plan, which is made up of a Plan and Supplement, will also include ZEV infrastructure rollouts in six metropolitan areas.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding approximately 5,000 additional gas/electric hybrids to its nationwide fleet and designating nearly 80 rental locations across the country as “hybrid branches.” The new hybrids will be available in 24 major markets across the country, including the 10 busiest airports for business travelers in the United States.

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MARCH 10, 2017

Trips: Electric and shared-use vehicles are best designed to fill shorter travel needs in more heavily trafficked areas. In these environments, the upside of electric drivetrains is maximized while range and charging infrastructure limitations are minimized. Top 10 US Cities Primed for Autonomous Rollout. INRIX HAV City Score.

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AUGUST 21, 2022

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is made up of eight counties in California’s Central Valley: San Joaquin,Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare and the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin portion of Kern.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

As one example in the opening plenary panel session, Peter Darbee, Chairman and CEO of Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation described the opportunity and challenges from his utility’s point of view. The impact from plug-in electric vehicles on the grid could be very substantial. kW—about three times the load.

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OCTOBER 11, 2017

New Flyer of America, the US subsidiary of New Flyer Industries (NFI), the largest transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, introduced the next generation of its battery-electric heavy duty transit bus: the Xcelsior CHARGE. In 2017, it committed to all electric buses by 2030. Earlier post.).

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JULY 3, 2017

The supplement also adds the Fresno metro area as a focus for community charging investments; outlines an education and outreach proposal targeted at the unique barriers to ZEV use in low-income and disadvantaged communities; and presents a new strategy to explore the use of more affordable pre-owned ZEVs. Earlier post.).

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JUNE 26, 2011

The community meetings are currently scheduled for Fresno (12 July); Pacoima (19 July); and Oakland (26 July). The public meetings will also serve as scoping meetings for the FED, to receive input as to what elements the public considers important for inclusion in the environmental analysis.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013

will receive $6 million to build a commercial biodiesel production facility in Fresno. The additional funding will cover demonstration projects of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid electric and range-extended hybrid electric/natural gas heavy-duty drayage trucks operating at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.

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