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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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The California Air Resources Board announced $3.7 battery electric or fuel cell) and plug-in hybrid light-duty vehicles and up to $20,000 for the purchase of ARB-certified or approved zero-emission commercial vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. The rebates offer up to $5,000 for the purchase of zero-emission (e.g.,

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Study finds link between sleep apnea and increases in PM2.5, NO2

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The researchers adjusted their findings for factors that may have biased their results, including body mass index, family income, diabetes, high blood pressure, smoking and the social economic status of the neighborhood in which participants lived. This study demonstrates an association of ambient air pollution exposure with sleep apnea.

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Nissan leads with transfer of California ZEV credits out for year ending 30 Sep 2014

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ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits from its balance account, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—just edging out Tesla with 650.195 credits. NEV = Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. Between 1 October 2013 and 30 September 2014, Nissan transferred out 663.6 The next closest was Fiat, with 235.2

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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a discussion document. Long-Term Plan for the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) and Light- Duty Incentives—work to-date on the long-term plan required by Senate Bill (SB) 1275 (De León, Chapter 530, Statutes of 2014).

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Ford first to test autonomous vehicle at U Michigan Mcity

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Ford has been testing autonomous vehicles for more than 10 years and is now expanding testing on the diversity of roads and realistic neighborhoods of Mcity near the North Campus Research Complex to accelerate research of advanced sensing technologies. The 32-acre facility is part of the university’s Mobility Transformation Center.

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Retraining Electricians to Install EV Charging Stations – Verde Energy Efficiency Experts

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Instead of either of those, we decided to offer training and resources around new technologies that we can install in 2021 to help build our team’s technical knowledge and our future revenue opportunities. EVmatch charging station near Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood. Available to the public at [link]. ” .

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CMU demo’ing Autonomous SRX in Washington this week

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In the demonstration in DC, cameras in the vehicle will visually detect the status of traffic lights and respond appropriately. Resources. NSF has supported Rajkumar’s work on autonomous vehicles since 2005, but it is not the only project of this kind that NSF supports. Cho, Young-Woo Seo, B.V.K