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Transportation sector stakeholders launch Veloz in California to accelerate adoption of EVs

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Its first project, “Electric For All,” is the largest multi-stakeholder, multi-million dollar public awareness campaign in North America. Electricity providers, including Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas & Electric, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and Sacramento Municipal Utility District.

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Sac Metro Air District Partners with EVgo for Public EV Charging 

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The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro Air District) and EVgo has joined hands. The partnership offers eligible participants in the District’s Clean Cars 4 All program credits of up to $2,000 at electric vehicle charging stations in EVgo’s network.

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Navistar Delivers eStar All-Electric Trucks to PGE

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delivered some of its first eStar purpose-built all-electric trucks ( earlier post ) to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in Sacramento, California. Navistar also announced its first eStar dealer for the California market—Riverview International Trucks, Inc., of West Sacramento. Navistar, Inc.

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Toyota introduces new RAV4 EV; 41.8 kWh pack, 100-mile range

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revealed the all-new Toyota RAV4 EV at the 26 th annual Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles. The battery-electric SUV features a 41.8 The RAV4 EV’s driving performance, dynamics and cargo capacity are equal to or exceed the gas powered RAV4 V6, according to Toyota. Click to enlarge. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,

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Tesla Tax Credit: How Californians Can Save $15,000 with EV Credits and Rebates

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That’s why it’s no surprise that the high sticker price of many electric vehicles, particularly Tesla models, has long been one of the main deterrents for people looking to buy a new car, truck, or SUV. Tesla’s electric vehicles are by far the most popular EVs in the country. Which brings us to Tesla.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Fleets tested Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 tractors for three years: Here’s what they learned. However, heavy-duty electric trucks from traditional makers have started to hit the market. Publicity magnet Tesla said it delivered its first battery-electric Semi tractor on December 1. Put another way: Plan first, order trucks second.

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California Energy Commission adopts $100M investment plan for 2013-2014 for green vehicles and fuels

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The program funds projects to encourage the development and use of new technologies and alternative and renewable fuels, including electricity, natural gas, biomethane, hydrogen, and gasoline and diesel substitutes, such as cellulosic ethanol (derived from woody materials, including agricultural waste), and biodiesel from waste grease.