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Oakland is now first in the US to have a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it’s V2G

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Photo: Zum An Oakland, California, school district is the first in the US to transition to a 100% electric school bus system with vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. Modern student transportation platform Zum has provided Oakland Unified School District with a fleet of 74 electric school buses and bidirectional chargers.

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Port of Oakland completes shore power infrastructure

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The Port of Oakland, California, has completed construction of its shore power (also known as “cold-ironing” infrastructure. Shore Power is a shore-to-ship connection that provides electrical power to the ship, thereby significantly reducing diesel and other air pollutant emissions from ships while they are at berth.

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Study finds truck fleet clean-up significantly decreases engine emissions near Port of Oakland

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demonstrates that mandatory upgrades to diesel truck fleets serving the Port of Oakland are responsible for significant reductions in two major air pollutants. Emission factors were matched to data from a statewide drayage truck registry, including engine make, model year, and installed emission control equipment.

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Solar-powered off-grid EV charging stations offer surprisingly attractive cost advantages

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Since then, as charging stations both public and private have proliferated, a major challenge has emerged: installing chargers often involves site preparation, trenching, upgrading utility service, permitting and regulatory approvals…the list goes on and on. They’re charging their own fleet vehicles. So that’s fleet.

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Sandia study finds fuel cell barges may be attractive lower-cost cold-ironing solution for some types of vessels at some ports

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The reason is that to utilize shore power, any vessel needs to have specialized on-board equipment installed, and to achieve a reasonable return on investment for this additional cost, shore power would need to be frequently utilized. Oakland, Calif.; —Pratt and Harris (2013). Los Angeles, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Tacoma, Wash.;

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Volkswagen’s Electrify America supplement discusses ZEV charging investments in disadvantaged California communities

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In this plan, Volkswagen and ARB prioritized ZEV infrastructure build-out in areas with high anticipated ZEV demand and around disadvantaged communities throughout California, noting the potential for significant decreases in air pollution as a result of this ZEV build-out. Specifics on key decisions and planning processes.

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California Energy Commission awards $9.6M to 8 projects on electric vehicles, natural gas and biofuels

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These would then be installed on-site into mass-produced truck bodies made elsewhere. 500,000 to the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System to help it speed the refueling of its growing fleet of compressed natural gas-powered buses. Project partners will provide $1,000,000 to match the state grant. Natural gas-powered vehicle fueling.