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With soaring sales of xEVs in California, rebates up 50% in 2018; workgroup to discuss impacts of program’s success on funding

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Electric vehicle rebates in California were 50% higher in 2018 than 2017. of all new car sales in California, and some areas such as Sacramento and San Luis Obispo counties nearly doubled their EV rebates over this past year. Electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are now 7.8%

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Honda leasing 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell at $369/month, including fuel

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The lease terms include a mileage allowance of 20,000 per year, up to $15,000 of hydrogen fuel, up to 21 days of an Avis Luxury Rental in California, and 24/7 roadside assistance. This network includes six dealerships in Southern California, five in the Bay Area and one in Sacramento. Earlier post.).

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Mercedes-Benz fuel cell vehicles drive from LA to Northern California using only public hydrogen stations

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-CELL customers ventured beyond Southern California last week for the first time, while only filling up at existing public hydrogen stations along the route from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The opening of a new hydrogen station in Coalinga along the I-5 corridor made this opportunity possible.

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UPS to deploy prototype Class 6 extended range fuel cell electric vehicle delivery truck; trials begin in Q3

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UPS is working with the US Department of Energy (DOE) and other partners to design a first-of-its-kind, zero tailpipe emissions, Class 6 medium-duty delivery truck that meets the same route and range requirements of UPS’ existing conventional fuel vehicles. The first FCEV prototype will be deployed in Sacramento, Calif.,

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Honda to begin leasing Clarity fuel cell vehicle in California by year end; targeting <$500/month

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Auto Show, Honda said that it will begin retail leasing of the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) to customers in select California markets before the end of 2016. Hydrogen refueling station network. At Washington, D.C. Honda expects limited volumes in the early stages of production.

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California ARB Holding Public Meeting on Possible Revamp of Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation; ZEV II

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In 2005, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger enacted Executive Order S-03-052,requiring a reduction in state-wide GHG emissions to 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Their emission benefits are appropriately considered in next summer’s revision to the LEV criteria emission standards (LEV III). Earlier post.).

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How to make heavy-duty electric trucks work in practice

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Requirements for more aggressive emission after-treatment and the hardware to achieve that add cost and complexity for fleet operators. The far higher volumes of carbon dioxide per mile from heavy trucks make them an obvious target for zero-emission powertrains. Rising fuel-economy standards during the 2020s will do the same.

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