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Tesla to open sales and service center in Providence, Rhode Island

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A former Stop & Shop location in Providence, Rhode Island, is expected to be transformed into a new Tesla service center and showroom. Tesla’s first store in Rhode Island opened its doors in July 2019. As per Rhode Island Energy, there are currently about 500 electric vehicle charging stations in the state.

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Tesla wins another, licensed to sell electric cars in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island will allow the direct sale of Teslas and has issued a state dealer license to the company to open a dealer in Warwick. Tesla can now add another notch to its sales board.

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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The signatories are California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia.

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Audi of America and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase

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In select markets within Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, Arcadia’s platform connects qualifying customers to community solar projects in their area. The EPA provides further information on how renewable energy certificates are used to account for renewable electrcity generation and use.

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GHSA: absent traffic jams, many drivers getting more reckless

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During the past month, pedestrian and bicycle traffic are reported to have increased exponentially, while motor vehicle traffic is down. In Massachusetts, the fatality rate for car crashes is rising, and in Nevada and Rhode Island, state officials note pedestrian fatalities are rising.

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California Energy Commission selects 16 hydrogen station projects for up to $33.4M in funding

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Eight of the main stations projects identified in the Notice of Proposed Awards (NOPA) are to be completed by First Element Fuel; the remaining seven are to be completed by a partnership of Shell and Toyota Motor. Earlier post.) Shell is taking part in various initiatives to encourage the adoption of hydrogen as a transport fuel.

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