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“Zero Now Fund” Powers Electric Trucks In Chicago, San Diego, & San Jose

CleanTechnica EVs

A bold new program is accelerating the transition to zero-emissions trucks.

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PG&E, Calif. Energy Commission launch 4MW sodium-sulfur grid storage pilot in San Jose

Green Car Congress

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and the California Energy Commission today unveiled a utility-scale sodium-sulfur battery energy storage system ( earlier post ) pilot project to better balance power needs of the electric grid. The system has a 4 megawatt capacity, and can store more than six hours of energy.

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San Jose/Tesla deal announcement Wed.

Plugs and Cars

The NY Times is reporting that Wednesday morning will see the announcement of a deal that will see Tesla's second electric car, the sedan, built in San Jose. On Wednesday morning, the company will announce a deal to lease 89 acres of land in San Jose, Calif.

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BAE Systems, QinetiQ to integrate hybrid electric drive into tracked combat vehicle

Green Car Congress

The development program is part of the Army’s effort to increase vehicle efficiency and boost power generation to support integration of future technologies and greater mobility for combat vehicles on the battlefield. Photo: BAE Systems). The integration work will begin this summer. Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

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Building materials recycler switches fleet to Neste renewable diesel

Green Car Congress

Additionally, Neste is researching and developing a new generation of raw materials that could further enhance renewable diesel’s climate benefits—including municipal solid waste, algae, forestry waste and even converting electric power to liquids. Western States Oil, headquartered in San Jose, Calif.,

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GAF Energy’s new Texas factory is about to make a lot of nailable solar shingles

Baua Electric

The San Jose, California-based company is the sister company of GAF, the largest roofing and waterproofing company in North America. GAF Energy’s first factory, in San Jose, California, came online in 2021. It’s expected to employ more than 240 people.

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All-electric BMW iX and i4 first BMWs with 5G support

Green Car Congress

Parents will then be able to manage young drivers with vehicle access controls, which can restrict top speed, engine power, and maximum radio volume and ensure that the Dynamic Stability Control and Intelligent Safety features on vehicles so equipped cannot be deactivated. eDrive Zones.

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