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California ARB study finds commuters’ exposures to air pollution greatly depends on mode of travel; light rail, personal vehicles the lowest

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The mode of travel you take on your daily work commute can make a big difference in your exposure to air pollution, according to a new study by researchers at the California Air Resources Board (ARB). times greater than personal vehicle commutes, while light rail commutes had 30% lower UFP concentrations than personal vehicle commutes.

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PlugStar program continues to grow, expand

Plug in America

PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program. PlugStar is also working with partners in Sacramento to run additional outreach events. PlugStar is hosting some virtual ride and drive events with potential in-person ones later this year.

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PlugStar program continues to grow in 2022

Plug in America

PlugStar has retail programs in Sacramento, a state-wide New Jersey program, and a state-wide Massachusetts program. PlugStar is also working with partners in Sacramento to run additional outreach events. PlugStar is hosting some virtual ride and drive events with potential in-person ones later this year.

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Guide to California EV Incentives

EV Life

It’s no secret that motor vehicle emissions are one of the main sources of pollution in the state of California and one of the leading causes of climate change in the country. Californians collectively drive over a billion miles every day, releasing tons of greenhouse gases (GHG) and pollutants into the air. air pollution in the state.

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California Air Resources Board Adopts Regional Targets for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Associated with Light Duty Vehicles

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At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 and 2035 associated with passenger vehicle travel in the state’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Sacramento Region: 7% and 16%. Earlier post.). Bay Area Region: 7% and 15%.

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

EV Life

In addition, if you live in an eligible disadvantaged neighborhood in the San Francisco Bay Area or Sacramento, you may also qualify for additional financing assistance, including low-interest loans up to $20,000 for clean vehicle purchases. How our EV Climate Loan works: Pre-qualify in minutes. Finance your Tesla for less.

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

Charged EVs

Among its first announced customers, back in December 2017, was Pepsi, which reserved 100 of the trucks and plans to use them in the California regions of Modesto and Sacramento. It’s crucial that any operator have at least one person charged with the responsibility of coordinating all aspects of adding electric trucks to a fleet.

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